Baked Apples with Granola

Baked Apples with Granola

Baked Apples with Granola are super down-home easy and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. And they’re perfect in Autumn when the weather cools and you want to toss something cozy on the table.

Baked Apples with Granola

Baked apples just out of the oven…not so pretty but so delish!

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Classic Hummingbird Cake

Classic Hummingbird Cake

For years I’ve avoided Classic Hummingbird Cake. Honestly, it wasn’t really that much of an issue since I lived in areas where it was unlikely to pop up all over as it does here in the South. You’ll see it here, at picnics, potlucks, and at all kinds of get-togethers.

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Classic Hummingbird Cake

Classic Hummingbird Cake – a turntable makes frosting so much easier.

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Spicy Thai Noodle Salad

Spicy Thai Noodle Salad

I’m always getting great ideas from the grocery deli. I don’t necessarily buy, but def use them for inspiration. For me that’s almost better because not only can I usually make something similar at home, like this Spicy Thai Noodle Salad cheaper, I can customize to my taste and any dietary needs, too.

Spicy Thai Noodle Salad

Spicy Thai Noodle Salad

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