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I love a good cookie recipe. Most of you know by now that there is no better treat for me than a cookie that I can enjoy on a slow afternoon or as I am heading out the door somewhere. To me it is the perfect treat because it is handheld and does not require a plate or napkin, it is hassle free and really creates no mess (unless you have a really crumbly cookie). If you have a cookie recipe that is simple and chewy, you will have the perfect treat for any time of day.

I really love when I am able to enjoy a good cookie. A lot of times, my go to is just to grab whatever I have made (usually chocolate chip or sugar) and then head out the door while munching on it. It is delicious, sure. But not something that I can often enjoy. However, there is nothing I love more than finding a new cookie recipe and making it on an afternoon off. It is the most relaxing thing I could do and the fact that it gives me a sweet treat at the end. What could be better?! This recipe is the best!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Seeded at the Table.

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Quick Tip: Serve these with a scoop of ice cream.

My mom makes a killer carrot cake. I mean, growing up we had Bible studies in our home weekly, and every single time my mom made carrot cake for our guests they raved about it for a long time! Everyone is always begging her to make it for dessert and so many people have asked her for the recipe. It is certainly a delicious treat that she makes really well. My mom is also amazing at making banana bread. It is marvelous what she can do with a few ripe bananas. They were always gone in no time when she made banana bread!

That got me thinking… what if I made a mixture of her amazing creations? You know, take a bit of banana bread, then layer it in a pan with carrot cake. Well, I tried it and guess what? Fail. The cakes baked at different speeds and just totally threw everything off. So then I got to thinking, what if I actually combined them both? So I did that. I practically made a batter of each, mixed it together and waited to see what would happen. The results were outstanding and well, let’s just say I’ll never make either of these cakes the traditional way again.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Ambitious Kitchen.

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Quick Tip: Add your favorite nuts into the batter.

Last Valentine’s Day, I was told that I would be celebrating it alone. I couldn’t blame my boyfriend because he had to work and I knew he didn’t have a choice. I didn’t like celebrating Valentine’s alone because I would just watch horror movies and I wouldn’t be able to sleep! So I decided to invite my single friends over for a night of fun talk instead. Angel, who happened to be single for just a week came along. She just broke up with her long-time boyfriend last week and she said she needed to distract herself or she’d end up bawling about her broken heart.

She did end up bawling about her broken heart. Out of support, one of our friends made her a blueberry dessert that she loved. The cries started over that. She told our friend it reminded her of the dessert her Mom used to make for her to make her feel better. We watched her cry her heart out, listened to her sobs, and witnessed her devour the whole dessert without feeling sorry that she didn’t leave us any. It had been a Blue Valentine for all of us, but I wished I was able to get a taste of that yummy blueberry dessert.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Southern Bite.

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Quick Tip: You can use fresh berries instead. Make a berry filling (just like the ones you use on pies) instead of using preserves from a can or a bottle.

The other day I was enjoying a homemade salad (you know, still trying to shed some weight from the holidays) and was admiring all the yummy toppings I had on it. I had a bit of honey glazed sliced almonds, some croutons, some Craisins, sesame seeds and a bit of shaved cheese. All of it added the perfect balance to a somewhat too healthy meal.

That got me thinking… what if I did something creative to this dish to make it even better? Say I eliminated the lettuce and added butter instead? Yeah, I know I just threw healthy out the window, but who cares?! This is an awesome idea so far. Maybe instead of almonds, I will throw in flour. And instead of croutons, I will add some oats. Oh, and in place of cheese, I add some vanilla. Yeah, I know I have completely steered away from my healthy salad, but now I have COOKIES! Throw all these ingredients together and I will have made the perfect oatmeal craisin cookie. Together, these ingredients make the best treat (and much better than a salad, for sure!). Do not be afraid to play with your own ingredients, you might get results like mine!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Food.com.

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Quick Tip: Add in white chocolate chips if you’d like.

These Are The Easiest (Yet Most Delicious) Cinnamon Rolls You Will Ever Make

I am a huge fan of cinnamon rolls. You have no idea how much I absolutely love them. One of my favorite things to do is go to an Amish farm about 30 minutes away from my home and stand in line for over 3 hours (yep, you read that right, over 3 hours!!) for a dozen of their amazing cinnamon rolls. You might think it is crazy, but these cinnamon rolls are totally worth it. Nowadays, it has become a little harder to make it out there as often as I would like for a dozen cinnamon rolls. It is just so much harder to find the time to stand in line for that!

But, after a few searches online, I think I have found the recipe that although will likely not replace those Amish cinnamon rolls, they come to a close second! I have tried these over and over again, and let me tell you friends: they are fool proof!

There is no way to mess these up, for real! On top of the easiness, they are so delicious! The biscuit dough with loads of cinnamon sugar make for a delicious topping over It all! I absolutely love how these turn out!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Stamps 4 Fun.

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Quick Tip: When completely cool, feel free to add a glaze over this.

This Dish Is Husband-Approved And Kid-Friendly!

When I was a kid, we had pork chops almost once a week. They were inexpensive, simple, and easy to cook for a larger crowd since there were so many of us. Not to mention it was my Dad’s favorite dish! My Mom used to always cook pork chops in a cast iron skillet on the stove top. Then she used the drippings to make a delicious gravy. I really loved the dish, too, but now that I’ve tried this one I must say this is probably even better!

These pork chops are possibly the most delicious ones I’ve ever tried. The best part is, you only quickly cook them on both sides in the skillet, and the oven will do the rest for you. They turn out really moist and tasty, and they don’t even necessarily need gravy to go with them. My favorite way of serving these is with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables!

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Quick Tip: Add some paprika to the bread crumb mixture for a new flavor.

Cheesecake. One of my favorite desserts! Now, for it to qualify as a favorite, it needs to follow a few rules: it has GOT to have a crust. A buttery, sugary, full of graham cracker crust (the thicker the better!). It has to be fluffy (you know, whipped egg white folded in there to make it airy and light). And it has to have strawberry topping. Without the strawberry topping, a cheesecake is nothing. Do not even try to fool me by topping it with cherries, I do not want that at all!

Now, I recently discovered the joy and wonder of cheesecake bars. They are easier to serve and eat. You do not need a spoon; these bad boys can be popped straight into your mouth if they are cut in a perfect size. You do not even need a plate (a napkin will do just fine). These are the perfect treat to make at a party so you do not have to worry about serving and making a mess. Now, let’s talk toppings. I know I said strawberry topping is the way to my heart, but I have to admit, these have a perfect topping that I would be willing to take.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Easy, Peasy, Pleasy.

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Quick Tip: If you do not like pecans, feel free to substitute for any nut you do like.