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Chocolate Caramel Tart

Try this Chocolate Caramel Tart the next time you need a dessert to wow everyone. A layer of caramel cheesecake makes this gooey dessert a delicious way to end any meal.

By now, it is safe to say that I am kind of crazy for cheesecake. I always look for ways to include it in every dessert I make.

Over the years, cheesecake has been incorporated into icebox cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. I'm sure I will continue to find new ways to enjoy its creaminess. My list of ideas is still pretty long! [Read more...]

Coffee Ice Cream Cake

Two layers of ice cream and a fudgy cookie center make this coffee ice cream cake a delicious and stunning dessert. It's also easy to customize with your favorite flavors.

The humidity officially found us. Oh, it's been hot and humid here in Florida for a while, but this week seems extra sticky to me. Maybe it's just because we were traveling for a few weeks, and I just "forgot" about the humidity.

Whatever the case, I'm cranking our air conditioning and staying inside until this heat wave passes. Oh, and I think stocking the freezer with another ice cream cake sounds like an awesome plan.

Although that would require me to leave the house because the kiddos have devoured all the ice cream. Hhhhmmm! Maybe I'll make another batch of this brownie batter coffee ice cream instead, because I think we have all the ingredients at home. [Read more...]

Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Chunks of pineapple, crunchy nuts, and spicy peppers make this Hawaiian Chicken Salad a delicious and healthy dinner choice. Enjoy this easy salad on rolls or lettuce wraps!

After two weeks of traveling for work and to see friends and family, we are finally back home. Yesterday was a long day of traveling across the country. I never want to ride in a car again.

In fact, my husband and I both agreed that the 18 hour drive is just too much. I think he is finally convinced that flying is the way to go. Driving is definitely cheaper, but you lose so much time.

Today is going to be spent catching up on laundry, scheduling appointments, meal planning, and doing some grocery shopping because the fridge is pretty empty right now. So, I guess I have to jump back in the car for a quick trip to the store for some healthy food.

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Chocolate S'mores Pudding Cake

A graham cracker crust, chocolate pudding, and a marshmallow topping make this Chocolate S'mores Pudding Cake the perfect summer dessert for picnics and parties.

By now you know that I love all things s'mores, but I still do not love the sticky mess that comes from kids roasting marshmallows.

Even with older children comes the scariness of a pointy stick and fire. It must be the mom in me that cringes when those two things get together. I realize that I am not alone in this aversion to how s'mores are made when I talk with friends.

But there is something about the summer, and the need for all things s'mores. I have been having fun creating s'mores that do not need campfires to be enjoyed this summer.

These S'mores Cookie Cups were one sweet treat that I can't wait to make again.

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No Bake Nutella S'mores Granola Bars

Chocolate chips and marshmallows add a fun twist to these No Bake Nutella S'mores Granola Bars. S'mores for breakfast will have everyone smiling as they start the day.

Overhead picture of a row of nutella s'mores granola bars lined up on wax paper

Lately we have become obsessed with making all things granola. Homemade granola and granola bites have been happening every single week for the past month because we love them so much.

I'm trying to space them out sharing them here because I'm sure you are not as obsessed as we are. But, seriously, skip the store bought snacks and make your own chewy granola bars.

Our granola obsession all started with these Peanut Butter Granola Bites a few years ago and has just spiraled out of control with this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Granola.

Let's just say that the big container of rolled oats in the cupboard is down to the last few oats. Mental note: add more old fashioned oats to this week's grocery list.

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Pizza Zucchini Salad

Add this fresh Pizza Zucchini Salad to your summer picnics and barbecues this year. You are only a few ingredients away from a side dish everyone will love!

I want to introduce you to my newest food obsession. At the moment, I cannot get enough of these zoodles.

Give me a zucchini, and I will run it through the spiralizer and make a salad. The past week, we have had this zucchini salad and another one on repeat for every dinner.

And I'm still not tired of it.

Part of me is a little confused though because normally every summer I try to hide these greens in things like Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread or Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Try these Peanut Butter Banana Muffins the next time you have ripe bananas. These soft banana muffins with chocolate chips are perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacking.

Add a mug of this peanut butter chocolate latte, and you will have a breakfast that peanut butter lover's will drool over.

Two peanut butter banana muffins in blue and white liners stacked on top of each other with a bite out of the top muffin.

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Banana and peanut butter is a timeless combo that I will always love. In fact, I love it so much that I loaded these muffins with ripe bananas, peanut butter, and chocolate chips too. Chocolate is almost always a must when I bake with bananas.

These are the softest, fluffiest peanut butter banana muffins ever! If fact they completely knocked these double chocolate banana muffins out of the number one spot.

Our daughter would be perfectly happy if I kept these muffins on the counter and this banana and peanut butter ice cream in the freezer all the time.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Soft fluffy muffins in less than 30 minutes.
Delicious banana and peanut butter flavor!
Loaded with chocolate chips!
Freeze well, so you can make a double batch for later.

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Behind BruCrew Life

The past two months have been full of fun, food, and family. We have been so busy that I got a little behind on sharing these little life posts, so be prepared for lots of pictures and events in this post.

Our kids finished up the school year at the end of May, so we took a family vacation, ate lots of good food, and enjoyed some lazy summer days together.

My husband was out of town on Mother's Day, so the kids decided to surprise me with flowers and lunch.

For some reason I was craving some sort of eggs, so we headed to a little cafe downtown called Station 400 after church.

It's actually an old train station from Indiana that they moved down to Florida and turned into a cute breakfast/brunch spot.

The inside is long and narrow with room for a few tables, so they utilize the outside with a patio to one side and tables around the front and other side.

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Patriotic Glazed Funfetti Donuts

These fun Patriotic Glazed Funfetti Donuts will brighten any morning. The swirls of red, white, and blue and lots of sprinkles will make anyone smile first thing in the morning.

Add a batch of Chocolate Covered Strawberry Donuts to give everyone some options with their coffee.

Patriotic Glazed Funfetti Donuts - these easy baked donuts have a fun swirl of red, white, and blue on top and sprinkles inside. Make this recipe for Fourth of July mornings! #donuts #homemade #funfetti #redwhiteandblue #galaxydonuts #patriotic #4thofJuly #summer

I love making desserts for the holidays. In fact, here is a list for my top 20 patriotic desserts.

This year I got this idea to swirl a red, white, and blue glaze on top of donuts for the 4th of July. And of course, I couldn't rest until I got into the kitchen and tried it out ahead of time.

Have you seen all the different galaxy donuts floating around the web? This is a fun patriotic variation of those homemade donuts.

To give the patriotic donuts even more color, I added red, white, and blue sprinkles to the donut batter. Then after they were baked, I added some gold glitter stars to the top of the glaze. It make them look kind of like a swirled flag donut.

Best idea ever! It upped the awesome factor at least by ten notches. Well, in my head that is.

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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Granola

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Granola and a cup of milk is a great way to start the morning. Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this healthy breakfast.

Add some of this granola to the top of these Healthy Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits for an awesome snack.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Granola - this easy homemade granola is loaded with chocolate chunks and freeze dried strawberries. It's the perfect recipe to make for breakfast or afternoon snacks! #granola #homemade #chocolate #breakfast #snackmix #strawberry #afterschoolsnack #healthy #healthysnack

Sometimes you just need a bowl of granola and milk while sitting on the couch wrapped in a blanket. Ok, maybe that's just me. I get these strange food cravings from time to time.

Lucky for me, my daughter craves crunchy granola too. She is the one that got me started on making homemade granola after all. Well, my forgetful brain was the real reason I made the first batch of Raspberry Chocolate Chip Granola.

You see my daughter reminded me to pick up a bag of granola for her afternoon snack a few months ago, but I forgot to write it on my list. Which meant I totally forgot about it while I was at the store. This actually turned out to be a very good thing because I learned just how easy it is to make your own homemade granola.

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