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Irish Potatoes (Candy)

Perhaps the easiest and tastiest St. Patrick’s Day treat, Irish Potatoes are a no-cook candy that features cinnamon, coconut, and cream cheese. They’re great for making with kids, giving as gifts, or devouring yourself (because let’s be honest, you can’t eat just one). WHAT ARE IRISH POTATOES? Let’s get this out of the way: Contrary…

Homemade Pita Chips

Learn how to make pita chips that crisp, golden brown, and delicious! These baked pita chips make tasty snacks on their own, or are fantastic for dunking in dips like hummus. I’ll teach you how to make 4 varieties: Sea Salt, Garlic & Herb, Za’atar Seasoned, and Cinnamon Sugar! QUICK, EASY & DELICIOUS HOMEMADE PITA…

Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

These easy-to-make Oven Roasted Red Potatoes are tossed with garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese, and then baked until beautifully golden and crisp. Serve them as-is. or finish with butter and extra fresh parsley for a truly decadent and drooled-over side dish. I’m not going to tell you that these are the perfect potatoes. Because in…

Hot Cocoa Bombs

Learn how to make Hot Cocoa Bombs and DIY all of your Christmas gifts this holiday season. These hot cocoa mix and marshmallow stuffed confections will have your friends and family oohing and ahhing as they melt away in warm milk to create the perfect cup of hot chocolate. WHAT ARE HOT COCOA BOMBS? Hot…

S’mores Cookies

Crushed graham crackers, chocolate chunks, and a melty marshmallow center pack these soft and chewy cookies with flavor, and you don’t even have to build a campfire first. S’MORES BUT BETTER There are few things that can top the classic combo of graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate warmed up by a fire– but the cookie…

Waffle Cookies with Maple Glaze

If you’ve never baked your cookie dough in a waffle iron, you’re missing out. These Waffle Cookies develop a crisp crust while maintaining a soft and chewy interior, and they take less than 2 minutes to bake (all without taking up any oven space). Drizzle them with a simple Maple Glaze to top off the…