Giant Halloween Cookies

October 10, 2021 Amanda Plott

So far it seems that I have escaped the making of my chocolate ginger bat cookies this year. I think my daughter has been too busy with school and cheer that she hasn’t had the time to remember to ask me for them. And that’s totally find with me because that means that I have the time to make other Halloween inspired cookies - like these Giant Halloween Cookies!

These cookies are HUGE. I’m taking thick AND bigger than my spread out hand. That’s why I listed them as two servings per cookie. But, don’t let that stop you. These cookies are so good that you’ll want to eat the whole thing…

Brain Meatloaf

October 3, 2021 Amanda Plott

I’ve taken my classic meatloaf recipe and molded it into the shape of a brain for a fun Halloween inspired twist. My meatloaf is made with plenty of vegetables loaded into it, onion, bell pepper, and zucchini too! So it’s healthified and lightened up while still being scary good.

Usually meatloaf is made with ketchup, but I decided to use tomato sauce and tomato paste along with salt and pepper to lower the amount of sugar and also to be able to control the level of salt. It’s a good little swap that doesn’t effect the taste or texture and gives you a lot more bang for your buck!

Bacon Queso Baked Pumpkin

September 30, 2021 Amanda Plott

Look. I don’t know. I have a problem with queso. It’s just the perfect and most ultimate food in my personal opinion. And this Bacon Queso Baked Pumpkin is Fall perfection. It’s as easy as taking a small pumpkin, hollowing it out, and backing your queso inside it for a fun and festive way to get your queso on.

And… everything in moderation, right? This Bacon Queso Baked Pumpkin is the most amazing way to save queso in the Fall season. It’s visually appealing, and I mean… how do you even go wrong with queso anyway? If it’s wrong, I don’t want to be right…

Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

September 27, 2021 Amanda Plott

It’s tailgating season and sometimes that means you need nothing more than some good buffalo chicken something or another. These Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are loaded with nothing more than that. Buffalo chicken goodness warmed up with some cheese, hot wing sauce, and not much else.

I’ve made my fair share of buffalo chicken things in the past, but these taquitos have to be one of my favorite buffalo chicken bites. They’re super simple to make, and absolutely delish. Plus, you get to make them as mild or spicy as you want!…

Club Sandwich

September 21, 2021 Amanda Plott

Who can say no to a traditional club sandwich? This Club Sandwich is made just a little better-for-you with a few simple swaps that keep it perfectly classic and yet guilt free! As with any club sandwich, this one starts out with sliced deli ham and turkey, and then paired with bacon, cheese, tomato and some lettuce. All on some toasted bred with a smear of light mayo.

It’s good stuff and goes well with a light salad, a cup of soup, or even some salt and vinegar kettle chips like I had. It was simple, classic, and so so good! Of course, I wouldn’t say no to some pickles on the side too…

Burger Bowls

September 18, 2021 Amanda Plott

Coming in LATE today with these Burger Bowls. What is it? A burger? A bowl? The answer is YES. These are bowls made out of burger and then loaded up with all the burger goodness you know and love. Lettuce, cheese, pickles, etc. It’s all here in one beefy bowl.

One of the best parts of these burger bowls is that they are so SO easy to make and still look wildly impressive. It’s one of those super clever ways of serving dinner that kids and adults will both be able to enjoy and make their own with their own toppings…