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Julie Barnes

Nov 5, 20212 min read

French Onion Grilled Cheese

Last week we had a dreadfully dreary, wet and cold kinda day. Felt like the perfect night to tuck into a bowl of soup and a grilled...

Julie Barnes

Nov 5, 20212 min read

Fiesta Burger

There's nothing wrong with a classic cheeseburger. But I love getting creative with my burger toppers. This weekend I leaned into a...

Julie Barnes

Oct 28, 20212 min read

Candy Bar Bars

I'm having family come into town this Halloween. When entertaining, I believe the food you serve often sets the tone for the weekend. To...

Julie Barnes

Oct 26, 20212 min read

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Who says you can't eat cake for breakfast?! This bowl of oatmeal is loaded with sweet carrots, chewy raisins, crunchy pecans, and loads...

Julie Barnes

Oct 25, 20212 min read

Thanksgiving Casserole

Is it too soon to start talking Thanksgiving? Not in my book! I love all the flavors and dishes that make up a Thanksgiving dinner....

Julie Barnes

Oct 22, 20212 min read

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Chili truly could not be easier. Yes, it takes a few minutes to slice and dice all the onions and peppers. But once you overcome that...

Julie Barnes

Oct 21, 20212 min read

Pumpkin Spiced Nuts

Sometimes a bowl of nuts is all you need to bust out when entertaining company over happy hour. Of course, plain ol' roasted, salted nuts...

Julie Barnes

Oct 19, 20212 min read

German Apple Pork Roast

My mom periodically made a pork roast growing up. It was an easy one-pot meal served simply with sauerkraut and potatoes. I love a good...

Julie Barnes

Oct 18, 20212 min read

Gnocchi all'Amatriciana

If you've yet to make Amatriciana, now is the time! It is truly one of the easiest pasta sauces in my recipe arsenal, and it's packed...

Julie Barnes

Oct 18, 20212 min read

Blueberry Almond Oatmeal

During the week, I usually enjoy a yogurt bowl loaded with fruit and granola. But the doctor recently told me to cut out dairy, so she's...

Julie Barnes

Oct 13, 20211 min read

Apple Strudel Oatmeal

Having grown up in Hungary, my grandmother cultivated stellar strudel recipes. And while I'd much prefer to eat a slice of strudel for...

Julie Barnes

Oct 13, 20212 min read

Moroccan Chicken Stew

I love a great one-pot dish you can keep simmering on the stove or in the oven all day long. But there's only so many pot roasts a girl...

Julie Barnes

Oct 10, 20212 min read

Autumn Harvest Muffins

Pumpkin usually takes center stage throughout the Fall season. And I'm largely okay with that. But there are so many other delightful...

Julie Barnes

Oct 10, 20212 min read

Panang Chickpea Curry

Panang Curry is one of my favorite Thai curries. It's a type of rich red curry brightened up with zesty lime flavor and fresh basil....

Julie Barnes

Oct 9, 20212 min read

Pumpkin Spice Granola Bark

I'm not much of a candy maker. I find sugar finicky, and frankly, a bit of a mess. Chocolate, on the other hand, is much more forgiving....

Julie Barnes

Oct 5, 20212 min read

Banana Bread Oatmeal

I LOVE a warm bowl of oatmeal, especially during the cooler months of the year. But it can become a bit drab after a while unless you...

Julie Barnes

Oct 1, 20212 min read

Bacon Spinach Egg Bagels

Who doesn't love a good breakfast sandwich? A mini spinach, egg frittata is topped with bacon and gouda, and sandwiched between an...

Julie Barnes

Oct 1, 20213 min read

Ham & Leek Pot Pie

Think Chicken Pot Pie, but with a bit of a flavor twist! Creamy veggie and ham filling wrapped up in a delightfully flaky crust. It's a...

Julie Barnes

Oct 1, 20211 min read

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte... because it's usually too hot in Texas come October to drink a hot latte. Why pay for an overpriced latte,...

Julie Barnes

Sep 27, 20211 min read

Pumpkin Spice Pizzelles

I'm embracing my Basic Bitchness - I can't get enough pumpkin-flavored goodness! During the Christmas holidays, I typically make my...

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