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Lemon Mousse Dessert Cups

Lemon Mousse Dessert Cups are a fun and easy treat to serve for dinner parties or as a little summer treat at picnics.

I still find it funny that I went so many years thinking that I didn't really like lemon treats, and then this year I can't get enough lemon goodness in my life.

Before you know it, I will be eating brussel sprouts and loving it. Naaaah! I don't think that will ever happen.

My mother-in-law keeps trying to convince me that her way of making them is good. No matter how many times I try them though, I just can't handle it. Apparently those savory taste buds haven't matured yet.

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Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Cups

These Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Cups can be used for a variety of desserts. They make an easy and impressive little treat for after dinner.

Summer is now in full effect around here. With school being finished for this year, sleeping in, doing nothing, and all around being lazy is what it looks like around here.

But that is only going to be allowed for a short time. I'll give the kiddos one week of recovering from all those early school mornings, but I think a 9 am wake up call needs to be instituted from here on out.

Chores and being outside are all things they need to keep up with on a daily basis. I think a "no electronics before 3 pm" rule is going to have to be enforced because I know they will be reaching for them right away.

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BBQ Pork Pineapple Pizza

This BBQ Pork Pineapple Pizza is a delicious way to add a twist to an old favorite recipe. Change up your regular pizza toppings for this sweet and spicy combo!

Today marks the last day of school for our kiddos. Not that they have been counting down for the last month or so. Bring on the summer fun in the sun! Do you have picnics and activities planned out for the next few months?

With the start of summer vacation comes all things BBQ. We love firing up our grill to make bbq chicken, burgers, dogs, and bacon ranch grilled jalapeños for dinner just about every week. My husband loves his charcoal grill and has been perfecting his smoking techniques on our appetizers. Now it is time for us to start planning some dinner parties with friends.

Last week I gave him a new task. Grill a pizza. He was a little skeptical at first because as the head pizza maker in our house, he prefers his crust and cheese toasted to perfection in the oven. But I wanted to give our family favorite dinner a new twist.

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White Chocolate Oatmeal Creme Pie Fudge

This White Chocolate Oatmeal Creme Pie Fudge is an easy treat that is loaded with soft cookies and marshmallow. It is a great no bake treat that will disappear in minutes.

I can't believe it has been so long since I shared a fudge recipe with you. The last one I made was in December. 5 months ago people!!!

That's a long time to go fudge-less. We are about to change that!

Last year (or was it the year before?) I was on a mission to create fudge every month of the year. This banana cream fudge is a fun one that can be adapted to any party theme. And did you know you can make fudge with potatoes like in this mashed potato fudge?

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Nutella No Bake Cookies

These easy Nutella No Bake Cookies are a fun and nostalgic treat to make in no time at all. Perfect after school or midnight snack.

It has been way too long since I have enjoyed a no bake cookie around here. In fact, I really can't remember the last time I had one. I actually think these no bake cookies that I shared 5 years ago was the last time I made and ate them.

5 years ago! That's bonkers. One, because when I looked back, I realized how tiny my kids were that day, and two, because no-bake cookies are awesome. How could I have gone so long without having them in my life?

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Zebra Brownies - Little Debbie Copycat

Adding a white chocolate glaze and chocolate drizzles makes this homemade Zebra Brownies recipe a fun treat for lunch boxes or after school snacks.

Zebra Brownies - homemade fudgy brownies topped with white chocolate and chocolate drizzles. Awesome dessert recipe!

So, I just can't make plain brownies anymore. Baking all the time has kind of made me into a dessert freak, I think. Add lots of candies and chocolates to all the baking is my motto!

My son has learned that if he wants a brownie with absolutely nothing adding into it or on top of it, he has to take matters into his own hands. Of course, I was more than willing to teach him how to make a box of brownies when he needs that plain boring brownie goodness in his life.

A few weeks ago I was at the grocery store and I saw the new Little Debbie Zebra Brownies on the shelf with all the other snack cakes! My kids love zebra cakes and banana twins, so I just knew they would love the brownies too.

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Pineapple Peach Salsa

This spicy and fresh Pineapple Peach Salsa is the perfect addition to salads, tacos, or grilled chicken.

I know it is only the middle of May, but summer weather is in full force in our part of the country. Oh, wait. Everyone says this is not even close to what it will be like in the middle of July. I guess 90 degrees is mild compared to what it will be later.

We lived in Indiana for 11 years, and it was always chilly and rainy there at this time of the year, so this is summer-like weather to me. And boy, am I loving it!

I also love that it is just a hot heat. There is no muggy, humid fog to endure when you go outside. Each afternoon my chair and beach towel have been calling my name. It's a call I just have to answer. Nap time in the sun is my jam. [Read more...]

Cherry Chocolate Mousse Parfaits

These Cherry Chocolate Mousse Parfaits have layers of pie filling, cookies, and a creamy chocolate mousse cheesecake. Grab a spoon and get ready to dig in!

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My husband goes in spurts with his healthy eating. Most days he can say no to the desserts and treats that I pump out of our kitchen. I wish I had that kind of willpower.

A few months ago he decided that he was going to give up sugar and carbs for a while. Yes, right as I was in the middle of recipe testing for the cookbook, he stopped eating sweets. That limited my reliable taste testers by quite a bit. Thank goodness I have willing friends at church who are always ready to step up to the dessert eating challenge.

One night we stopped at the store to pick up a few ingredients I needed. Apparently the lack of sugar was finally starting to get to my hubby because while I was grabbing some cans of pie filling and cookies, he was looking over the chocolate baking bars. [Read more...]

Banana Praline French Toast Muffins

These Banana Praline French Toast Muffins? They are ridiculous, in the best kind of way.

I sure hope you aren't tired of seeing banana related breakfasts and desserts because this isn't the last recipe I have to share with you. I should seriously consider changing my blog name to Bonkers for Bananas because I can't stop buying the yellow fruit and using it in recipes.

Kind of has a fun ring to it, ya know? Although years of being the BruCrew would be too hard to give up, so the name stays the same.

Just don't be alarmed when I post a billion and one banana recipes. It could happen. It is a good thing that bananas are one of the cheaper fruits out there. I have a few ripe ones on the counter again, and a bag of frozen bananas just waiting for smoothies or more blueberry banana frozen yogurt. At least bananas never go to waste in our house.

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Cheesy Taco Taquitos

These Cheesy Taco Taquitos are full of taco meat, cheese, and tomatoes. They make a quick and easy 30 minute dinner for those busy nights.

The one thing that I can count on our family to eat are tacos. Tacos and pizza are the two top things we eat almost weekly. And sometimes we even eat them as one thing...go taco pizza!!!

Last week we had extra taco meat that I had thrown into the freezer for a later meal. We always make a big batch of taco meat, so that we can do extra meals with it throughout the week. Nachos and salad are the two big ones that we will enjoy after a taco night. And of course, a batch of Spicy Guacamole is a must when we do all things taco related.

When I was in the freezer getting out some frozen bananas yesterday for my Skinny Raspberry Mint Smoothie, I saw the taco meat and decided something fun and different was needed for our taco Tuesday night dinner. [Read more...]

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