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Julie Barnes

Apr 13, 20232 min read

Chipwich Ice Cream Sandwich

Every summer vacation I'd eagerly wait for the ice cream truck to drive through the neighborhood so I could grab a Chipwich Ice Cream...

Julie Barnes

Apr 13, 20232 min read

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Over the years, I've developed a number of fun drop cookie recipes -- Compost Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, Chocolate Truffle...

Julie Barnes

Apr 12, 20232 min read

Fruit'n'Cream Oatmeal Pancakes

We've chatted previously about my nostalgic need for a bowl of Fruit'n'Cream Oatmeal every now and then. Something about that sugary,...

Julie Barnes

Apr 11, 20231 min read

Cucumber Ranch Dip

Whoever mixed together the first Ranch Dressing is a true culinary genius. Creamy, herby, tangy. It's delicious. And truly makes eating...

Julie Barnes

Apr 10, 20234 min read

Banana Pudding Pie

My husband loves Banana Pudding. And who wouldn't? Have you ever made homemade pudding before? Hello! It's easy and fabulous and beats...

Julie Barnes

Apr 3, 20233 min read

Berry Cheesecake Waffles

I frequently make pancakes and waffles come the weekend. I often use box mixes and routinely rotate through chocolate chips, mashed...

Julie Barnes

Mar 17, 20233 min read

Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein

Pre-children, I wasn't much of a believer in my crockpot. I used it fairly infrequently - usually just for the purposes of keeping...

Julie Barnes

Mar 16, 20232 min read

Honey Lemon Buttermilk Pie

I had a hankering for pie. But exactly what kind of pie is seasonal for early Spring? I have plenty of Fall favorites in my repertoire -...

Julie Barnes

Mar 3, 20232 min read

Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins

Had an excess of coconut flour hanging around the house, so I figured I'd make muffins! These muffins get their nutty flavor from a...

Julie Barnes

Jan 27, 20231 min read

Blueberry Banana Bread

You know my rule... when the house guests come into town, out come the quick bread recipes! This weekend's flavor... Blueberry Banana. My...

Julie Barnes

Jan 26, 20232 min read

Burrata Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a go-to appetizer of mine. It's hard to go wrong with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic - crowd-pleasing flavors for sure....

Julie Barnes

Jan 6, 20233 min read

Berry Basque Cheesecake

It was my full intention to post this recipe in time for New Year's Eve. And here we are already one week into the New Year ruining your...

Julie Barnes

Jan 6, 20233 min read

Bacon Potato Gratin

Each Christmas my mother-in-law usually makes her "Cheesy Potatoes." Nothing fancy - just cubes of potatoes tossed together with sour...

Julie Barnes

Dec 12, 20222 min read

Buckeye Bark

Okay, I know I recently posted about Holiday Bark. I suppose I'm just in a bark-making, chocolate-eating kinda mood this season! Sorry,...

Julie Barnes

Dec 5, 20222 min read

Dan Dan Noodles

A little while back I enjoyed a steaming bowl of Dan Dan Noodles at one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. I had never really had them...

Julie Barnes

Dec 2, 20222 min read

Holiday Chocolate Bark

Move aside peppermint bark, there's a new chocolate treat in town! Don't get me wrong, I enjoy peppermint bark over the holidays. If...

Julie Barnes

Nov 25, 20222 min read

Chipotle Chicken Nachos

Who doesn't love a pan of melty, crispy nachos? You'll often find meat and cheese, maybe salsa and guac layered up on top of nachos. But...

Julie Barnes

Nov 22, 20222 min read

All Butter Pie Crust

My Sweet Pie Crust has been a tried and true recipe of mine for quite some time. And while delicious and flaky, you'll note I use...

Julie Barnes

Nov 22, 20222 min read

German Apple Cake

I wish I could tell you this was a recipe passed down from my grandmother. But I have no such story to tell. I'm simply German and enjoy...

Julie Barnes

Nov 20, 20222 min read

Smothered Bean Burritos

Enchiladas are a regular on my meal plan rotation. They are so easy to pull together, especially if starting with a store-bought...

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