tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2803294330904242702024-03-14T09:17:49.637-06:00Making The Most of Naptime Baking and cooking while my two munchkins nap. More recently, this happens at anytime, as naptime has gone extinct here...
Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-274685518839824542019-10-02T10:15:00.003-06:002019-10-02T10:15:45.810-06:00Pizza BunsI recently posted a photo of some pizza buns I made for my son who won't eat anything in his lunch except peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Lunch time isn't anything like it was when I was a kid, and now sending a PB&J sandwich is basically a declaration that I'm trying to personally harm and violate the rights of everyone in the classroom. Ugh. You can read between the Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-1745429104259210322017-12-09T03:00:00.000-07:002017-12-13T19:49:17.414-07:00Double Chocolate Port and Caramel Cookies #ChristmasCookiesHere it is....the final day of #ChristmasCookies Week. This is the second of the two boozy creations I made for this event. Port and chocolate are natural companions to me, so when my husband suggested I try making something like this, it took much less convincing than the "Old Fashioned Cookie." The beauty of these cookies is that they aren't overwhelmingly port-like. I Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-39706838707487450862017-12-08T03:00:00.000-07:002017-12-08T15:34:02.990-07:00The Old Fashioned Cookie #ChristmasCookiesHere we are, nearing the end of #ChristmasCookies Week. Tomorrow will be the last post for me in this event. It seems I've left two boozy ones for the end. Tomorrow's cookie will feature port, and today's is featuring bourbon. Both were my husband's idea, so let this sentence show as official credit to him for this creation.
He is a big fan of cocktails, and Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-58643900280760536462017-12-07T03:00:00.000-07:002017-12-07T07:54:49.266-07:00Dark Chocolate Dipped Orange Biscotti #ChristmasCookiesI can't believe it's already Day 4 of Christmas Cookies Week, as hosted by Ellen from Family Around the Table. It's kind of weird that this wasn't the first recipe I posted, as this was the first Christmas cookie I made this year. The minute I tasted the dough (yup, I'm a raw dough eater, and I'm still alive...) I knew this would be a winner. It got me so excited to make all theShannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-5161207921187742542017-12-06T03:00:00.000-07:002017-12-06T13:11:33.175-07:00Chocolate Coconut Almond Dipped Shortbread #ChristmasCookiesChristmas Cookies Week continues! I'm so excited to share today's cookie, and I'm definitely getting a little concerned about my freezer space when I see several more amazing cookies that I can't wait to try in today's roundup. Thanks again to Ellen of Family Around the Table for hosting this event!
Almond is one of my favorite flavors year round, but there's something about the Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-86347209173381808142017-12-05T03:00:00.000-07:002017-12-05T10:26:44.681-07:00Cream Cheese Cookie Cups #ChristmasCookiesWelcome to my second contribution to #ChristmasCookies Week! Today I'm sharing a basic sugar cookie, filled with a cream cheese icing, topped with a little Christmas gummy candy. You can switch up the color of the filling or candy topping to suit your tastes, or to match a holiday color scheme. I think some sort of holiday chocolate would be fantastic on these as well.&Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-12524112316097947992017-12-04T03:00:00.000-07:002017-12-04T09:49:32.537-07:00Raspberry Filled Coconut Snowflakes #ChristmasCookiesWelcome to Christmas Cookies Week! Ellen from Family Around the Table has organized a fantastic group of bloggers to share some of their favorite holiday cookie recipes. I participated in a similar group last year and got so many delicious ideas! One of the most popular cookies that I gifted came from this type of event, so I always love seeing what everyone has to offer.&Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-62550723510142342392017-11-08T03:00:00.000-07:002017-11-09T08:54:29.409-07:00Brownie Mix #FoodGiftsThere's nothing more personal than a homemade gift. I think they're especially good for those hard-to-buy-for people on your lists. Some people seem to have everything, so it can be overwhelming searching through the copious amounts of nick-nacks and gadgets that flood the store shelves during the holidays. The best homemade gift (in my opinion), is that of the food variety.&Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-25461248281062546662017-11-02T13:51:00.001-06:002018-01-12T14:18:30.187-07:00Spinach Phyllo BundlesOne of my favorite evenings to host is an appetizer party! It's so much more casual than a big dinner, and if you're hosting other families with children, it seems to work well to get the kids to eat a variety of items too. I find that kids like to snack in packs anyway, and are constantly looking for something in the kitchen while I'm prepping dinner, so I prefer to linger around, Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-26015224599535224912017-10-22T03:00:00.000-06:002017-10-22T15:42:24.144-06:00Haunted Halloween Mini Cake #HalloweenFoodFunLast year I really got into the Halloween spirit, and was making spooky treats for weeks leading up to it. Check out this Spooky Brownie Haunted House and these Eyeballs, which were just a couple. Suddenly, I look at the calendar and see that Halloween is just around the corner and I haven't done anything! I also agreed and have been looking forward to being a part of thisShannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-61515331920096677652017-10-17T03:00:00.000-06:002017-10-17T03:00:06.056-06:00Italian Bread It's Tuesday. And it's fall. After the crazy wind this past weekend, there are almost no leaves left on the trees now. This time of year always means I'm using my slow cooker way more, and the baking going on here increases exponentially. If my kitchen smells like something comforting for supper, I immediately feel warmer. Fresh bread is no exception to this.&Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-77503217172478438382017-10-07T03:00:00.000-06:002017-10-09T16:41:01.266-06:00Apple Cake #CookbookMonthI may have a bit of a cookbook hoarding problem. Just last week I did another purge of my collection. Five lonely little books had to go. If I haven't made anything out of them for a year or two, they have to make room for the newcomers.
Some books, however, will likely be safe forever. These books are usually the ones that bring back special memories (I'm looking at you,Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-36175493162971853702017-08-17T14:38:00.006-06:002017-10-09T16:41:59.986-06:00Rustic Fruit PiesMy favorite new dessert this summer is a super quick fruit pie. I always see photos on Instagram of delicious looking galettes, but I don't like that word. It sounds too fancy shmancy for me. They sound daunting. I like hearing that things are rustic. It sets the bar nice and low..... and then your mind is blown when you realize how damn delicious they are! SoShannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-685799014001336622017-08-01T03:00:00.000-06:002017-08-01T06:07:12.545-06:00Chicken Parmesan Slider Bake After another long hiatus I'm participating in this week's edition of Taste of Home Tuesday, as organized by Jolene from Jolene's Recipe Journal. Be sure to check out the other recipes shared this week at the bottom of this post!
I love when the cover recipe of a cooking magazine is something awesome. (Well, obviously it's always something awesome, or it wouldn't be on the cover). &Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-36329389883902464722017-07-28T03:00:00.000-06:002017-07-28T07:33:37.078-06:00Maple Mustard Turkey Burgers #NationalHamburgerDaySummer means more grilling! Did you know that July 28th is National Hamburger Day? I know....it seems like every single day is a "day" for something. But Hamburgers? I had to jump on board by sharing a new burger recipe I came up with a couple of weeks ago! Heather, from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks has kindly gathered a handful of fantastic burger recipes from Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-30506281907643969852017-07-10T05:30:00.000-06:002017-07-10T05:30:23.695-06:00The Health & Happiness Cookbook ReviewA couple of months ago I received the most wonderful gift from Kimberley Copithorne - a copy of her recently published book, The Health and Happiness Cookbook. I first came across her blog, Prairie Winds Life, when she joined the Food Bloggers of Canada. I'm also a fairly new member, and when she was welcomed to the group, I immediately checked out her blog. It caught my eye Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-47359930149619798722017-06-26T06:17:00.000-06:002017-06-26T06:17:19.533-06:00Sweet Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream
A few weekends ago we were sitting in the backyard visiting with company. Suddenly, I heard the faint music of an ice cream truck....almost indistinguishable, but it was there. A few minutes later it got a bit louder, and yes, everyone agreed that they could hear it too....it was mere blocks away. You see, I'm in my mid thirties. When I hear an ice cream truck I Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-56575463309284862542017-06-19T14:57:00.001-06:002017-07-31T12:56:41.080-06:00Grilled Peanut Lime PorkLast week I pulled a bag out of my freezer of what I thought contained chicken breasts (I was going to make one of my new fave grilled items that I raved about a few weeks ago, the Bacon & Cheddar Chicken Sandwiches). However, I clearly was not paying attention when I pulled out the bag because what I really grabbed was a small chunk of a pork loin I portioned out a few weeks ago. &Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-87032247190277635962017-06-05T13:18:00.001-06:002017-06-07T13:45:16.289-06:00It All Begins with Food - Cookbook Review
Those that know me, know that I'm all about balance. Well, that's a bit misleading. My actual scale is probably tipped a bit too much in favor of sugar. And chocolate. And pasta. It's not that I don't eat whole, clean foods, but I definitely eat a little bit of everything in moderation. I probably would eat a lot cleaner with a little bit of inspiration. &Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-32572745246176146562017-05-23T03:00:00.000-06:002017-05-23T03:00:00.165-06:00Bacon & Cheddar Chicken Sandwiches
Every now and then I just have to shout from the rooftops about an awesome Taste of Home Recipe! I am so excited to share this one, because it was definitely one of the biggest surprises in awhile.
Have you ever read a recipe and thought, hmmmm...this sounds too simple....how is this really even a recipe? I recently came across one where this was my thought process. I Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-28815966123555801492017-05-17T14:40:00.002-06:002017-05-17T16:25:48.406-06:00Rhubarb Crumble Ice CreamThis past week, two amazing worlds collided! Rhubarb. And ice cream. Rhubarb is my returning springtime friend, especially now that I have my own plants again. It's definitely no secret that I love ice cream. I make it year round, but the warm weather makes me feel like it's a little more appropriate to be making now. I made my Gingersnap Maple Pecan Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-2901659695715586372017-05-12T06:21:00.001-06:002017-05-12T06:21:15.516-06:00Lime Cheesecake with Toasted CoconutLast week was Cinco de Mayo. We had a party to go to that night and I thought it was a perfect opportunity to make a cheesecake that I've been thinking about lately. I'm starting to have a thing for all things lime. I used to be pretty meh on limes....I'm not sure what has changed. I can't get enough of them now! After a recent trip to Mexico it seems that my need Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-9727670304894840032017-05-09T03:00:00.000-06:002017-05-09T03:00:06.939-06:00Rhubarb Berry Upside-Down Cake
It has been a very long time since I've participated in any Taste of Home Tuesday recipe reviews. I tried out a new upside-down cake recipe yesterday, and figured it was time to give another one a shout out again. If you enjoy rhubarb, you will LOVE this! I've had this recipe flagged for quite some time....ever since I received the Taste of Home Cookies, Cakes and Pies Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-86417017864866740972017-04-13T03:00:00.000-06:002017-04-14T08:24:39.644-06:00Classic Peanut Butter Confetti Bars #EasterRecipesButterscotch chips. Peanut butter. Rainbow marshmallows. I feel like everyone has encountered these magical ingredients thrown into one delicious little treat. If you haven't, my mind is blown. I don't even know where this recipe originated. I imagine it was one of those back-of-the-label recipes from one of the companies that sells one of the ingredients I Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280329433090424270.post-3513193701293770632017-04-11T03:00:00.000-06:002017-04-12T19:53:44.707-06:00Creamy Coconut Mini Tarts #EasterRecipes
It's no secret that I love coconut. I can't get enough of it! I was thinking about how awesome it would be to have a bite-sized little coconut pie. I've seen recipes where people use sugar cookies as a mini crust. I was thinking of this late one night when I should have been sleeping. I had a batch of sugar cookie dough that I hadn't used sitting in my freezer. &Shannon Doboshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00301670248615428245noreply@blogger.com9