6 Fall Favorites

Fall time is here! Happy Fall ya’ll For me fall time means family time, vacation, and yummy stuff! Here is a compilation of some of my favorite fall time favorites! Enjoy! 1. Caramel Pumpkin Stuffed Cookies  These are a delicious fall time cookie! Take a bite and caramel comes oozing out along with the spicy…

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Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup

The prefect substitute for Campbell’s Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup! Homemade and without that the huge list of “unknown” ingredients!  There are a few everyday recipes that are easy, quick and yummy but call for that can of condensed cheddar soup by Campbell’s. Honestly, I have never thought much about it. Until I didn’t have access…

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Banana Streusel Coffee Cake

A crumbly, sweet banana delight. The perfect combination with your morning coffee! Anything streusel is a eye-catcher, right? Streusel is one of the best creations ever, such a fun way to dress up a recipe and give it some swirl! I have been having a blast the past few days going through pictures from when my…

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Oatmeal Carrot Cookies

The prefect fall treat! This is carrot cake all rolled up in a cute package we call Oatmeal Carrot Cookies! Grab a cuppa, blanket and enjoy!  I have been raving about these cookies since I made them! I am so excited to share them! I always feel a little homesick around this time of year…

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Molasses Crinkle Cookies

Beware: These mouth-watering molasses crinkle cookies give grandma a run for her money!  Molasses Crinkles are one cookie that my husband loves to get his hands dirty in the kitchen for. In his book, they are that good. Myself, being more of a chocolate fan have to remember to make them for him rather than always…

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Homemade Mac & Cheese

This one pot homemade mac & cheese has never been easier! Extra creamy and loaded with real cheese! This one is sure to make the kids happy!   When I was a kid, I never really was into the boxed mac & cheese. Most kids are really into that but for me, fake cheese…eh… not…

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Passion Fruit Smoothie

A sweet and tangy passion fruit smoothie that makes you feel like you are in paradise!  The vine outside our house is full of passion fruit! So many fun ways to use them but our favorite is in smoothies! This sweet and tangy blend is a perfect morning treat! First, pour all the seeds from…

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Patacones – Fried Plantain Chips

Fried Plantains are a very popular snack here in Costa Rica. This is by no means anything healthy but I must share the Tico style and the way these plantains are prepared. Don’t get me wrong, they are DELICIOUS! Isn’t everything fried yummy?? Cruchy and salty, twice fried plantain chips, Costa Rican style! You will…

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Baked Patacones

 A healthier version of the delicious patacones that Costa Rica is known for!  I figured if we are going to be eating patacones we need a much skinnier way to eat them. The baked version turned out really nice, I liked them and so did my husband! So long mucho calories! First slice the ends…

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Cheesy Drop Biscuits

Moist, warm, cheesy drop biscuits that accompany any meal perfectly!  There are a few meals that must have a yummy piece of bread with it. I grew up loving the warm fresh bread from Albertson’s. It was our famous dinner when I was a kid. Chicken Casserole with fresh bread from Albertson’s. These little hot…

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