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Easy Pepperoni Cheese Pretzels

These easy Pepperoni Cheese Pretzels are a fun snack to make for after school or to go with a bowl of soup. Either way they will disappear in a hurry.

A pan with homemade pretzels covered with mini pepperonis.

The kids are always "starving" when they get home from school, so last week I made these fun little breadsticks in the shape of pretzels for after school.

It was a win, win for everyone. I'm calling it a win for me because my little recipe idea turned out pretty good. And it was a win for the kids because they got a snack as soon as they walked in the door. Those little pretzels didn't stand a chance against 3 hungry kids!

Pizza anything pretty much gets rave reviews from everyone in our house. Well, unless I hide mushrooms under the sauce. I thought mixing them in the sauce and covering it all in cheese was a good idea. Nope. The kids still figured it out and gave me dirty looks. From now on the mushrooms stay on my side!

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Tomato Basil Cheese Ball

Fresh veggies and garlic add plenty of flavor to this easy Tomato Basil Cheese Ball. Serve with an assortment of crackers for a fun game day appetizer.

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Ok, I'm ready for the big game. I've got my own cheese ball and crackers, so I should be set for about an hour or so. Hhhhmmm, only an hour? Maybe I should make these blackberry brie bites and this loaded hot corn dip too because I know football games ~~drag on~~ last much longer than an hour.

I mean the only reason I show up for these type of parties is for the food. Watching large grown men grapple for a little brown ball just doesn't excite me that much. Now a party table loaded down with appetizers, dips, and desserts. Yeah, that's where the excitement is. Am I right? [Read more...]

Thin Mint Cheesecake

Thin mint lovers! Be prepared to be amazed at this dessert. Layers of creamy mint cheesecake and a chewy brownie crust makes this Thin Mint Cheesecake a delicious and fancy dessert for any occasion.

A slice of mint cheesecake with a brownie crust on a white plate.

Do you have a favorite girl scout cookie? Thin mints and caramel delights are two of my favorites. Thank goodness they are only sold for a few weeks out of the year.

Thin Mints are one of the most popular Girl Scout cookies, so I wanted to make a dessert that would do them justice.

This cake has layers of creamy mint cheesecake loaded with mint cookies on a brownie crust. It is the perfect combination of two classic desserts.

Why This Recipe Works

Making a brownie cake from scratch can be intimidating, but it's actually easier than you think. Plus, you can change up the cookies and flavoring in the cheesecake layer based on your mood or the event.

Our thin mint cheesecake is the perfect dessert. It's easy to make and includes layers of mint cheesecake and a chewy brownie crust.

Serve this cheesecake brownie recipe at your next party and watch it disappear in minutes. Not only is it delicious, but it is fancy enough for any occasion. Your guests will be amazed at your baking skills.

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Bacon Mac and Cheese

This Bacon Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for any night of the week. The rich and creamy cheese sauce is easy to make in under 30 minutes and will satisfy everyone at your dinner table.

Want more cheesy bacon pasta? Try this skillet ravioli and this chicken bacon ranch pasta bake.

A white plate with a serving of cheesy bacon mac and cheese on it.

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Why You Will Love This Pasta

Craving comfort food? We've got you covered. Mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It is creamy, cheesy, and satisfies everyone.

And we kicked up our recipe a notch by adding bacon. Bacon makes everything better, so adding it to our mac and cheese recipe gave it that extra delicious twist. There is a slight smokey and salty flavor that tastes amazing!

The best part is that this pasta recipe is so easy to make. It only takes 30 minutes to prep everything and make it on the stove top.

If you are looking for a fast dinner idea that will please everyone at the table, give our homemade mac and cheese a try tonight! You won't be able to resist a second helping.

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Raspberry Orange Frozen Yogurt Bowls

Fresh fruit and granola on top of these Raspberry Orange Frozen Yogurt Bowls is just the healthy snack you need this afternoon.

Every so often a food trend pops up that I'm not sure about. A few years ago smoothie bowls took the food world by storm. Most people either loved them or hated them. At first, I couldn't get on board with this fad because smoothies are meant to be slurped up with a straw, right?

Oh, how wrong I was! Last year I made this strawberry coconut smoothie bowl just so I could see what all the hype was about. It turns out that I absolutely love smoothie bowls. The texture of the mix-ins made my taste buds so happy.

Apparently not that happy though because I waited an entire year to create a new flavor with a frozen twist. [Read more...]

Raspberry Cheesecake Danish

Your morning routine could use an easy Raspberry Cheesecake Danish. These sweet little treats are great for breakfast or after school.

Well, winter and snow found us. This past weekend we woke up to flurries. The kids and my husband were so excited to see the fluffy white stuff coming down from the sky. Me...not so much. I'm definitely the snow scrooge in the house. Bah humbug I say!

I grew up in the northeast and lived in the midwest for many years, so you would think my body would be used to the snow. Oh, no! My feet still freeze and I really cannot handle being cold. Is it possible for your body to adjust that quickly to living in the south because the cold really seems to bother me this winter?

Maybe I'm just being a big baby about all the cold, but I'm seriously glad to see 70 degree weather on the radar for this week. That's more like it!!!

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Sour Cream Blueberry Muffins

Waking up to a fresh batch of Sour Cream Blueberry Chai Muffins is guaranteed to kickstart your morning in the best way! Each one is soft, fluffy, and filled with fresh berries.

Blueberry Chai Muffins - fresh berries and spices will make this soft fluffy muffin your new favorite breakfast. Great recipe for busy mornings!

It's time for some muffin mania around here. As much as I love to bake crazy desserts, I plan to focus on more breakfast recipes this month, like these raspberry white chocolate muffins.

My kids love having a box of muffins on the counter. Muffins are an easy breakfast for them to grab when running behind in the morning.

We usually have plenty of ripe bananas on the counter, so these double chocolate banana muffins are our go-to muffin recipe. Lately, though, I have stopped buying bananas because they just sit there until I freeze them for smoothies.

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Italian Veggie Salad

This easy Italian Veggie Salad is a delicious and healthy addition to your meal plan. Feel free to change it up with your favorite veggies.

I know right about now you are wondering what is going on around here. Yes, this is still Inside BruCrew Life, and yes, I still love to make and eat desserts.

But I also love to share recipes that our family eats. This veggie salad has been made three times in the last week. I have been making this easy veggie pasta salad since I was a teenager, and it a family favorite that we enjoy all year long. Over the years we have given it some fun variations like this pizza pasta salad. It doesn't matter how we make it, our kids go nuts for it! [Read more...]

Triple Berry Orange Smoothie

Frozen fruit, juice, and yogurt gives this Triple Berry Orange Smoothie a delicious and healthy blast. This smoothie is a great way to start out the day or to fight off the afternoon snacking urge.

Are you as ready as I am to jump on the healthy food wagon? After a month of holiday eating, all I want to see are fruits and veggies. Kind of. My mind says veggies, but my stomach wants to know where the chocolate is. The struggle is real!

Last week, my husband and I both looked at each other because we were feeling a little tired of eating all the things. Our jeans weren't fitting right, and we were tired and sluggish! It was time to detox all the sugar out of our system with a cleanse. We bought a bunch of veggies, fruits, and nuts and have been on the healthy train since then.

For the most part, I have done pretty well on watching what I eat. My husband always does a lot better than me because his will power is way stronger. Or his sweet tooth got pulled a long time ago. Whatever the case, he is still going strong, while I haven't given up my coffee creamer, so my body is still getting a sugar fix each day. I am measuring the creamer now instead of pouring it, so at least it is only a small dose.

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Top Ten BruCrew Recipes from 2016

Another year of recipes is in the books. Thank you so much for another great year of blogging and good food!! One of my favorite things to do at the end of each year is to look at what ten recipes were your favorites.

Here are the top ten BruCrew recipes from 2016 that got the most views this year. I have to admit some of these were my favorites too, so you guys have great taste in food!

Did your favorite recipe make the list? I would love to hear what recipe was your favorite, what you tried, what you hated, what I should make next...

If you missed any of these recipes, here is your chance to catch up with everyone else because you really should try these ones!

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