Baked Sweet Potato Soup

I used turkey bacon in my soup and this was a great warming lunch. I also used extra sharp cheddar for my cheese. Here's the link to this great soup
http://thebakermama.com/recipes/baked-sweet-potato-soup/

Chicken Parm Meatloaf

This was a great take on meatloaf and an awesome way to use up some sauce I had leftover from another dinner. Here's the link to the recipe

http://www.whatscookinchicago.com/2010/06/chicken-parmesan-meatloaf.html

Butternut - Sweet Potato Pie

I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was really good, I used pie cutters from Williams Sonoma that I recently got on sale. This is the perfect fall pie, here's the link to the pie

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/butternut-sweet-potato-pie?keycode=ZFBSFPOD

The Best Mashed Potatoes

These are a wonderful side dish and perfect for the holidays. The mascarpone was a perfect addition to these. Here's the link to make these for your next dinner or party
http://whatsgabycooking.com/the-best-mashed-potatoes/

Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

I love making stuff like this because they are great to take to work for breakfast in the morning. I don't usually have a lot of time to get ready in the morning so love bringing yogurt and muffins in to eat at work. These are filling and delicious and the perfect to go breakfast. Here's the link to the recipe
http://www.averiecooks.com/2014/11/oatmeal-to-go-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins.html

Thanksgiving Turkey Burgers

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days, I love all the food that's served and spending time with family. So I was in the mood for some of those favorite tastes, but of course didn't have time to make a turkey and all the sides after working all day. So this recipe came to the rescue and was amazing. Here's the link to this quick and easy recipe
http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/holidays/easy-weeknight-thanksgiving-turkey-burgers/

Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

I discovered this recipe thanks to a local food blogger who posts some awesome recipes. This was a great meal especially with the cold weather we've been having. Brought leftovers into work for lunch and still tasted amazing. Can't wait to make this again. Here's the link to the recipe
http://ny-foodgasm.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-best-pumpkin-mac-and-cheese.html?m=1

Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake

I added mini marshmallows to this also. Perfect single serving dessert when you're craving some chocolate. This was perfect after a late night at work when I came home hungry, but didn't want to spend an hour baking something for dessert. Here's the link to the recipe
http://www.babble.com/best-recipes/3-ingredients-60-seconds-gooey-chocolate-mug-cake/

Family Scrapbook Pages

Love my family, some great Memorial Day pics with my siblings and step mom.

Love my sister and brother and these pictures of them.

My little brother helping water my plants and trees in the backyard

My Princess, love her so much

Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies

You can't have an Ugly Sweater Party without ugly sweater cookies. I got the cookie cutter on etsy and decorated them with mini candy canes, mini m&m's and cookie icing. Kyle said they weren't ugly enough, but I thought they were pretty ugly and they taste wonderful. Here's the link to make these cookies this holiday season.
http://www.laurenslatest.com/vanilla-bean-christmas-sugar-cookies/

Peanut Butter Blossoms

 These cookies are always a favorite in my family so I had to make them for our Ugly Sweater Party. They are great to change up a little with all the flavors of Hershey kisses you can find, especially around the holidays. Here's the link to make these for your next party
http://www.thenovicechefblog.com/2009/12/peanut-butter-blossoms/

Iced Oatmeal Cookies

I haven't had an oatmeal cookie in a long time so had to make some when I saw this recipe. I made them for my ugly sweater party and they were delicious. I love the icing for them and I made mine a little bigger than the recipe called for. Here's the link to this yummy cookie
http://www.thenovicechefblog.com/2012/09/old-fashioned-iced-oatmeal-cookies/

Stuffed Mushrooms

I love stuffed mushrooms so had to try this new recipe for them. They were really good and a quick appetizer to make. Here's the link to this perfect holiday appetizer
http://carleybeans.blogspot.com/2014/02/these-stuffed-mushrooms-will-happen.html?spref=pi

Scrapbook Pages

I haven't scrapped in awhile thanks to work being busy in October so felt good to have some time today in my craft room. I caught up on my May-September project life pages for this year and did a few other pages with pictures from last year. Here's my latest layouts

Sweet Potato Casserole

Even though I didn't get a picture I had to share this awesome recipe. These were amazing and can't wait to make them again. I've been on a sweet potato kick lately and just can't get enough of them. Here's the link to try them as your next side or even add them to your Thanksgiving menu
http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2010/11/sweet-potatoes-ruths-chris-style.html

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

It's that time of year again where the weather gets chilly here and these are the perfect meals. I love making soups and the lemon adds a nice touch to this recipe. This doesn't take long to prepare so it's the perfect week night meal after working all day. Here's the link to the recipe
http://shewearsmanyhats.com/lemon-chicken-orzo-soup-recipe/

One Skillet Lasagna

This is a perfect quick meal when you feel like lasagna, but don't have the time to make it. A great meal for those cold nights in the fall and winter. Here's the link for the recipe

http://www.ihearteating.com/2013/08/21/easy-one-skillet-lasagna/#_a5y_p=2737454

Tortellini with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

I love pumpkin so this alfredo sauce was definitely on my must make list. The sauce is amazing and is a great comfort food. Here's the link to the recipe
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/tortellini-with-pumpkin-alfredo-sauce-recipe.html?soc=sharingpinterest

Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti

Since I love pasta and chicken this was a great dinner. Was happy to see this recipe on pinterest and couldn't wait to try it. Here's the link to the recipe

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chicken-alfredo-baked-ziti-recipe/#_a5y_p=2326263

Chicken and Parmesan Herb Dumplings

This was a great comfort food dinner, saved leftovers for lunch tomorrow at work. I added some chopped sweet potatoes to mine. Here's the link for this wonderful soup

http://www.insockmonkeyslippers.com/chicken-and-parmesan-herb-dumplings#_a5y_p=2422802

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats

I broke one of my favorite bowls making this (not because of the recipe, just because I'm clumsy), this is an amazing breakfast and I love making these the night before for breakfast at work the next day. Here's the link to this perfect fall breakfast
http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookie-overnight-oats/

Creamy Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta

This was a great dinner that didn't take long to make. I picked up the shrimp at the local seafood market. Here's the link to this wonderful dinner

http://chaosinthekitchen.com/2008/10/fast-food-creamy-shrimp-and-mushroom-pasta/

Buttermilk Waffles

I love waffles so had to make this recipe. Excuse the squashed side, was from my finger grabbing it out of the waffle iron. These were delicious and made extra for breakfast this week to bring to work. Here's the link to the recipe
http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2014/09/06/my-favorite-buttermilk-waffles/

Ugly Sweater Party

Wanted to share some of the things I've made for our upcoming Ugly Sweater Party

 Banner I made, I cut the letters out on my silhouette and used up some paper I've had for awhile

 Got the sticks at Michaels and cut them out with my silhouette

I recycled a box and wrapped it with paper I had. The reindeer I got at Michaels and painted it gold. Glittered up the antlers and used letter stickers I had.