These Cream Filled Cupcakes are super easy to make and are sure to be a hit! Cake mix chocolate cupcakes are filled with luscious vanilla cream then topped with chocolate glaze frosting and sprinkles. This semi-homemade dessert recipe is just one of many treats from The Domestic Rebel’s new cookbook, Out of the Box Treats.

I’m typically a homemade, from-scratch kind of baker. I’m not sure why, I guess I just like to torture myself. I don’t particularly enjoy baking. I am more of a cook. Baking completely from scratch can be tedious if I’m not in the mood.

That is why these Cream Filled Cupcakes are so great. These cupcakes are semi-homemade with box cake mix. The filling is a blend of frosting and marshmallow fluff. And the frosting is homemade. Of course, you can use store bought frosting if you prefer. Or heck, you can use your favorite chocolate cupcake recipe if you enjoy baking from scratch. Either way these Cream Filled Cupcakes will be a crowd favorite!

This recipe is one of many semi-homemade desserts from my friend, Hayley’s new cookbook. Out of the Box Desserts is filled with indulgent treats that don’t require you to spend hours in the kitchen.

>>>CLICK HERE<<< to order your copy of Out of the Box Desserts! Life just got a little sweeter.

These cupcakes were dangerous for me to have around my house. Cream filled anything and I am there!

Here is a photo from my WonkyWonderful Instagram. I literally stuffed my face with cupcakes. . .breakfast, lunch and dinner! Hey, I didn’t say I was proud of it. I’m just saying it happened.

Tomorrow is another day. I’ll eat a salad or something.

So, I think we have established that I enjoyed these Chocolate Galaxy Cupcakes (a little too much). Here are a few more recipes from the book that I am looking forward to stuffing into my face sampling:

Mint Cookie Overload Cake
Mimosa Pound Cake
Caramel Candy Magic Bars
Coconut Almond Brownie Bombs
Butter Pecan Ice Cream

The recipes are easy to follow and each one has a photo. The recipes are all semi-homemade using store bought products as well as homemade.

Go check out Hayley’s website The Domestic Rebel and you will see exactly what type of recipes she is known for. Delicious. Indulgent. No-Fuss.

You will also see what a hoot she is! I’ve had the pleasure of hanging with Hayley at 2 blogging conferences and she is so much fun. We had a blast in Portland earlier this year eating way too many donuts while wandering around downtown.

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

More To Stuff In Yo’ Face. . .

German Chocolate Mug Cake

Spiced Cupcakes

Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

The post Cream Filled Cupcakes appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

If you need a quick and easy dinner idea I am here for you! This Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza Recipe is a great no-fuss meal. Fresh figs, crumbled goat cheese, prosciutto, peppery greens, honey and flaked salt make this flatbread pizza ultra delicious . . . and perfect with a glass of wine!

This is how I love to eat.

Simple ingredients in an uncomplicated recipe. This meal comes together in about 15 minutes! And, just look at it. This is absolutely gorgeous food. Gorgeous! It is the super model of the food world. This Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza doesn’t get out of bed for less than ten thousand dollars.

It helps that figs, cheese and prosciutto are a few of my most favorite things. Honey and flaked salt are pretty high on my favorites list too. And well, I threw some greens on there for color and to up the healthy factor. Right!?!?!

Make this flatbread pizza recipe for a girl’s night, wine tasting, a party or just for yourself. It is a truly decadent treat.

Take advantage of fig season while it’s here. It is a short season. So short that it tortures fig lovers like myself.

Here are a few more fig recipes from talented food bloggers:

Baked Brie with Figs, Walnuts and Pistachios by The Mediterranean Dish
Honey Walnut Fig Cheesecake Bars by Broma Bakery
Caramelized Onion and Fig Galette by Vanilla and Bean

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Upside Down Fig Cake

Easy Balsamic Fig Jam

Fig Ice Cream

The post Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza Recipe appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hershey Company. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you enjoy healthy smoothie recipes and unexpected flavor combinations these Peach Smoothies with Wild Blueberry Swirl are for you! Fresh peaches and frozen wild blueberries make a delicious and beautiful meal. These smoothies are perfect with Hershey’s new BROOKSIDE Yogurt Flavored Fruit & Nut Bars! So Many Flavors!

I live on fresh peaches during the summer months. I’m lucky enough to live in California where the peaches are fresh and juicy. Little known fact, I am originally from Georgia. So, between my California and Georgia roots . . . peaches are in my blood! These Peach Smoothies with Wild Blueberry Swirl bring my love of peaches and interesting flavor combos together.

That is why I am excited about Hershey’s new Brookside Yogurt Flavored Fruit & Nut Bars. These snack bars combine intriguing ingredients and fruit flavors that make them simply delicious and sweetly satisfying.

Plus, I find it hard to be satisfied with just a smoothie. I need something to chew on. So a fresh smoothie and Brookside Yogurt Flavored Fruit & Nut Bars make the perfect snack!

Brookside Yogurt Flavored Fruit & Nut Bars are gluten-free, non-GMO bars that contain no artificial flavors.

There are so many Brookside Fruit & Nut Bar flavors to choose from: Dark Chocolate Blueberry with Acai Flavor, Cherry with Pomegranate Flavor and Cranberry with Blackberry Flavor. Now the Yogurt Flavored varieties have three new flavors to experience: Cranberry Blueberry with Citrus, Vanilla Fig and Mango Pineapple.

Brookside wants you to share something unexpected about yourself (especially if it’s something adventurous). Maybe you are a kindergarten teacher who loves to ride old motorcycles on the weekend or even a model who is also a rocket scientist.

Join the conversation using #ShareYourBROOKSIDE to tell the world about your two sides. Visit the BROOKSIDE website for more information.

If you #ShareYourBROOKSIDE, you could win up to $1,000 toward a unique and fun adventure! Share your unexpected side on Twitter or Instagram using #ShareYourBROOKSIDE and #SweepsEntry! You can also enter by commenting on a sweepstakes posts on the Brookside Facebook page. Visit http://shareyourbrookside.com/ for Full sweepstakes rules. 

So what is my unexpected ‘secret’? I had to really think about this one because I tend to be the cautious, thoughtful type. My motto is safety first! {no really, it’s true.}

But, I will eat just about anything. And I mean anything! I will taste and try anything no matter how disgusting or bizarre it seems. I may not like everything I try but I will at least sample it. I’ve eaten gator, shark, crickets, mealworms, snails, frog legs, crawdads, armadillo and any strange alien-looking fruit I can get my hands on. And that is just a few examples off the top of my head. I have a curious palate and a cast iron stomach!

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

The post Peach Smoothies with Wild Blueberry Swirl appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

It is my favorite time of year, Fig Season! If you have an abundance of fresh figs or just like boozy fruit try this Amaretto Soaked Figs Recipe. Serve over ice cream or yogurt for a unique and flavorful dessert!

This 21+ recipe contains alcohol. Eat and Drink Responsibly.

Every August I get a little Fig Crazy! If you are obsessed with figs {like me} you know what I’m talkin’ about. I go to my farmer’s market very early every Saturday to buy several pounds of fresh figs. And those only last about two days. I devour them without an ounce of self restraint. In fact, I have to buy double my usual amount if I want to create a recipe.

So now you know that I make myself sick off of figs every year. Another fun fact about me is that amaretto and vanilla are a couple of my favorite flavors. I brought together the ultimate trio to make this Vanilla Amaretto Soaked Figs Recipe!

And. . . it’s just bonus points that this jar looks like something you could find in Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory. I love creepy looking food!

I enjoy these Amaretto Soaked Figs over plain whole milk yogurt for a snack or dessert. But they are fantastic over vanilla ice cream too.

Don’t forget to spoon out some of the sweet, amaretto syrup with your figs. Or, you know, drink it. Don’t judge me.

All you need are fresh figs, amaretto, sugar and a vanilla bean. Perfection.

This recipe was inspired by Clinton Kelly’s Wine Soaked Peaches.

Check out more Boozy Fruit Recipes:

Fried Amaretto Nectarines by She Wears Many Hats
Boozy Bourbon Cherries by Recipe Girl
Peach Wine Slushies by Dessert For Two

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Wide Mouth Large Mason Jars

Rodelle Vanilla Beans

More Booze and Figs. . .

Cider & Tuaca Roasted Pears

Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza

Amaretto Pound Cake

This post contains affiliate amazon links. Basically, I get a little kick back for sending you over to amazon . . . at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

The post Amaretto Soaked Figs Recipe appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

If you are tired of the same old barbecue pork sandwiches give these Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Cuban Sandwiches a try! This easy dinner recipe is inspired by Cuban Sandwiches. Start with Coca-Cola slow cooker pulled pork then add cheese, peperoncinis, pickles, mustard and bread. These oven baked sandwiches are perfect for feeding a crowd!

These Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Cuban Sandwiches are everything! Meaty, cheesy, briny deliciousness.

The slow cooker pulled pork is super simple to make. Pork shoulder, Coca-Cola and a few spices cook on low for 8 hours. Done.

I removed the bone, shredded the meat then removed the meat from the juice for my sandwiches. You can always remove meat from the juice and toss with your favorite barbecue sauce (or my SheBang! Barbecue Sauce). Or, mix 1 Tablespoon cornstarch with 1 Tablespoon water then add to slow cooker at the end of cooking to thicken sauce and you can do pretty much anything you want with the pork after that.

But, I suggest these Pulled Pork Cuban Sandwiches because they are BOMB!

I may have been a tad heavy handed with the peperoncinis . . . my ears were burning about half way through my sandwich. Use however many you prefer.

Cuban sandwiches are typically made with swiss cheese. Swiss cheese isn’t my personal favorite so I used havarti instead. I like the flavor of havarti better and it gets super melty!

Stay tuned for an upcoming leftovers recipe for Double Pork Baked Beans!

Once you have your pulled pork it is just a matter of assembling the sandwiches, wrapping with foil then baking until hot and melty.

I do have to thank Jeff Mauro (The Sandwich king) for inspiring this recipe. I saw his recipe for Slow Cooked Cuban Sandwiches in Food Network Magazine and had to make my own version. He is a sandwich genius after all.

Here are a few more oven baked sandwich recipes:

Oven Baked Chicken Parm Sandwiches by Taste and Tell
Baked Ham & Turkey Bagel Sandwiches by No.2 Pencil
Baked Apple Butter Ham & Cheese Sandwiches by Nutmeg Nanny

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Oven Baked Hot Italian Sandwiches

Homemade Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich

Oven Baked Muffalata Sandwiches

The post Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Cuban Sandwiches appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

The pulled pork and bacon in this Double Pork Baked Beans Recipe makes it perfect as a side dish or dinner! Homemade pork and beans is super easy and delicious. This dish is great for feeding a hungry crowd!

Pork & Beans! Pork & Beans! Pork & Beans! Any There’s Something About Mary fans out there!?!?! I just love that movie and this Double Pork Baked Beans Recipe.

I have been wanting to add a baked beans recipe to my site for a while now. When I was thinking about how I could make regular beans more interesting and take it up a notch I decided . . . More Pork! This favorite comfort food is taken to the next level with pulled pork AND bacon. I also use three types of beans to create a lot of texture. The rest is the usual, a little bit of this . . . a little bit of that.

Sweet, Salty, Spicy, Perfection.

For the pulled pork you will want to go check out my recipe for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Cuban Sandwiches. These baked beans are a great way to use up the leftovers from those sandwiches. Or vice versa.

Here are a few more ideas for using up leftover pulled pork:

Pulled Pork Enchiladas by Recipe Tin Eats
Pulled Pork Nachos by Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Pulled Pork Potato Skins by Domesticated Wild Child

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Pulled Pork Cuban Sandwiches

Maple Bacon Baked Donuts

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Corn Salad

The post Double Pork Baked Beans Recipe appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

If you need a last minute dessert recipe that is sure to be a hit this Salted Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dip is it! Caramel marshmallow fluff cream cheese filling is topped with pecans, caramel and flaked salt. This dessert dip is so tasty and only takes 5 minutes to make!

I received a Degustabox to facilitate this review post. This post contains affiliate links. Basically, I get a little kick back for sending you over to order your Degustabox . . . at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

I love dessert dips because they are totally easy to whip up and people go crazy for these indulgent treats! This Salted Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dip is no exception. It couldn’t be a more simple recipe and it was definitely a crowd pleaser.

I made this cheesecake dip to highlight the Goya Maria Cookies that I received in my latest Degustabox. Degustabox is a monthly subscription box that is new to the U.S. Try Degustabox and get 10-15 full-size goodies delivered straight to your door! Shipping is free!

This month’s box seemed to be made for me. It contained a few of my personal favorite products. I LOVE Cow Tales (they are my favorite candy!), Chai Tea is my jam, meat sticks are my secret guilty pleasure and crunchy hazelnut chocolates . . . I mean, c’mon! My daughter is obsessed with ALO and Popchips so she was pretty excited about this month’s haul too.

Click Below To Give Degustabox A Try ↓↓↓

You will get this fun box delivered to your door every month. And look at the next photo to peek at my bounty. This box is filled to the brim with surprises!

Life is a box full of surprises with Degustabox! Get 50% off your first box now. Shipping is free!

These Goya Maria Cookies are perfect with Salted Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dip because they taste similar to a cheesecake crust. The dip is great with apples too!

I used store bought Dulce de Leche for the caramel. I like that it has a thick consistency and strong flavor. You can find this in many stores, sometimes in the Latin section. Or, you can also make it yourself. Here are a few recipes: How To Make Dulce de Leche by Bakers Royale, Stove Top Dulce de Leche by Smitten Kitchen or Slow Cooker Dulce de Leche by Crazy For Crust.

Or, you can always use the store bought caramel sauce that you can find in the ice cream sundae section of your grocery store. You will get a much sweeter and more mild caramel flavor though.

This also makes a fantastic potluck, game day or holiday dessert! Nobody has to know that it only took you 5 minutes to make. It’s our little secret.

Don’t forget to sprinkle with flaked salt for that salted caramel flavor. Then it sounds fancier when you tell everyone that you made Salted Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dip. Just wait for the Ooooh’s and Awwww’s.

I use this salt on just about everything >>>  Maldon Sea Salt Flakes

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Sweet Labneh Cheese Dip

Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip

Pomegranate Apricot Cream Cheese Dip

This post contains affiliate amazon links. Basically, I get a little kick back for sending you over to amazon . . . at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

The post Salted Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dip appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

Guacamole just got even better with bacon, cheddar cheese and jalapeños. This Jalapeño Popper Guacamole Recipe is the perfect appetizer for barbecues, parties, game day or just to cure your guac craving! And what doesn’t taste better with a little cheese and bacon!?!?

I’ll keep this post short because I don’t think I need to convince anyone that guacamole is delicious. Especially a guacamole recipe that adds cheddar cheese, bacon and jalapeños! It is as good as you imagine and it is super easy to make too.

If you love jalapeño poppers and guacamole then chances are you are going to devour this guac. I happen to love almost anything with those jalapeño popper flavors. And guac, salsa and chips are a major weakness of mine.

Get that blender started for margaritas and we got ourselves a party! What better way to end the summer?

Here are a few margarita recipes for the party:

Strawberry Mango Margaritas by Baker By Nature
Skinny Coconut Margaritas by With Salt And Wit
Sunset Margaritas by Will Cook For Smiles

I’ll meet you poolside with a pitcher.

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Corn Salad

Green Salsa Guac

Jalapeno Popper Dip

The post Jalapeño Popper Guacamole Recipe appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

If you love macaroni & cheese and pepperoni pizza you will flip for this Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe! This tortellini mac & cheese is combined with the flavors of pepperoni pizza then baked to bubbly, cheesy perfection. This dinner is sure to become your family’s new favorite comfort food!

What can I say? I love to combine meals into one ahhhhhMazing dish. It’s kinda my thing. I get especially excited about it when it is two of my favorite comfort foods. It doesn’t get much more comforting than macaroni & cheese and pepperoni pizza! And, I decided I do not use tortellini nearly enough so I tossed those into this recipe too.

Making this Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is relatively simple. I started with my usual mac & cheese sauce base, added cooked tortellini, layered on the pizza toppings then baked.

This dish is all about The Cheese. The sauce is made with Velveeta and a three cheeses blend. It is topped with shredded mozzarella cheese for that melty top. And I serve it with powdered parmesan cheese (like the kind you get with you pizza) . . . because that is how we do it at my house! MORE CHEESE, PLEASE!!!

Really cheese is the only reason that I could never, ever be a vegan. I could probably get used to not eating meat. But my cheese cravings are all consuming.

If you get cheese cravings, like me, this Pizza Casserole is the cure.

Check Out These Other Pizza Inspired Creations:

Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks by I Wash… You Dry
Cheesy Pizza Dip by Spend with Pennies
Macaroni & Cheese Pizza by The Gunny Sack

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

One Pot Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

Mexi Mac & Cheese

Oven Baked Pepperoni Pizza Sandwiches

The post Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza Casserole appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

With the end of summer comes an abundance of fresh zucchini. Try this Cheesy Zucchini Tater Tots Recipe and that zucchini will be gone in no time! Cheese, zucchini and potatoes fried up into homemade tater tots.

I am proud to be partnering with Thrive® Algae Oil to bring you this tasty recipe! As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

This Cheesy Zucchini Tater Tots Recipe is the ultimate! You get to eat your tater tots but they are mostly zucchini. These tots have enough potato inside to be like our favorite snack but also have that fresh zucchini and shredded cheddar cheese. Zucchini Tater Tots are quite easy to make. Just shred the zucchini and potatoes, mix ingredients, coat with breading and fry until golden.

I use Thrive® Algae Oil to get perfectly golden brown fried tots. Thrive® Algae Oil has a mild, delicate flavor and smell. It is perfect for frying because it has a crazy high smoke point of 485°! And, Thrive® Algae Oil is sustainable. Their mission is to create an oil that is better for people and the planet.

I use a large stand up grater to shred the zucchini and potatoes. Transfer to a cutting board lined with paper towels, place more paper towels on top and press down firmly to absorb any moisture. The dryer you get your shreds, the better.

Once you’ve shredded and dried your zucchini it is smooth sailing. Mix with the other ingredients and form into tater tot shapes.

When I began testing this recipe it was for a fritter patty shape. I played around with several different shapes and decided the tots were much tastier. They have the perfect amount of crisp outer crust with a soft and chewy inside. Plus, tots are so dippable and fun to eat!

Form into tots then roll in breading. I do this before I begin frying so that I am not trying to do too much at once. You don’t want to be distracted and burn your tots.

Once the tots are fried, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon zest. Serve with ketchup, ranch dressing, your favorite dipping sauce or this Creamy Cajun Dip.

Get to dippin’ and dig in!

These tots are the perfect family snack and a great way to use up those extra zucchini!

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Thrive® Algae Oil on Facebook
Thrive® Algae Oil on Twitter
Thrive® Algae Oil on Instagram

More Must-Make Recipes. . .

Black Bean & Quinoa Burger

Sweet Chili Sauce

Butternut Squash Winter Salad

The post Cheesy Zucchini Tater Tots Recipe appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

This Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oats Recipe is a quick, easy, gluten free and healthy homemade breakfast. Stovetop oatmeal flavored with fresh squeezed orange juice and dried cranberries. What a great way to start your morning, especially when it is cold outside!

I am proud to be partnering with Stonyfield and Bob’s Red Mill to bring you this tasty recipe! As always, all opinions are 100% mine.

This is the kind of hearty breakfast that will warm you up on chilly Fall or Winter mornings. This Steel Cut Oats Recipe has some holiday flavors without being IN YOUR FACE. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy gingerbread, snickerdoodle and pumpkin spice. . . but I do not want to eat meals with those flavor combos the entire season.

Speaking of chilly mornings I have big news, I am moving up to the mountains! I have lived in a super hot California valley for over 10 years and the older I get the more I HATE the triple digit heat here. I just cannot take another summer of 115°. And luckily I don’t have to. My new home is up in the pine trees where the summers are mild and the winters are snowy. In fact, I’ll be living at the base of a volcano! Wish me luck.

I am so looking forward to those chilly mornings curled up under a blanket enjoying warm comforting meals like this.

These oats are very simple to make. I use my large sauté pan to cook the oats then just add whatever toppings I am in the mood for.

I topped these Bob’s Red Mill Steel Cut Oats with oranges, pecans, maple syrup and Stonyfield Whole Milk Yogurt. I don’t like to cook my oats in milk because it can get a weird separated look. So I make my oatmeal creamy with a dollop of yogurt.

So Good.

And isn’t this just the most gorgeous breakfast you’ve ever laid eyes on!?!? It’s like the super model of steel cut oats.

But not only is it pretty, it tastes ahhhhMazing!

Make a steaming bowl of steel cut oats and a hot cup of coffee and get your morning started right!

Check out more Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipes:

Steel Cut Oatmeal Honey Bread by A Family Feast
Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal by Crazy For Crust
Oatmeal & Apple Blender Pancakes by Some The Wiser

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Peaches & Cream No Cook Oatmeal

Banana Bread Muffins

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

The post Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oats Recipe appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

Gluten Free Pasta Salad is not only possible but delicious! This pasta salad recipe has all of the flavors of spinach dip in one great side dish.

I received a Degustabox to facilitate this review post. This post contains affiliate links. Basically, I get a little kick back for sending you over to order your Degustabox . . . at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Yes, we still have time to enjoy cold pasta salads. It is not all about pumpkin yet! This Spinach Dip Gluten Free Pasta Salad is an interesting and flavorful side dish. It is basically like eating spinach dip in pasta form. What’s not to like about that!?!?

Spinach dip is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. My family makes a big batch of the dip for every holiday feast. I could my weight in it!

So when I received a box of Sam Mills GF Corn Quinoa Fusilli in my September Degustabox and my first thought was gluten free pasta salad, of course. And from there I guess I’m just craving spinach dip.

Degustabox is a monthly subscription box that is new to the U.S. Try Degustabox and get 10-15 full-size goodies delivered straight to your door! Shipping is free!

Click Below To Give Degustabox A Try ↓↓↓

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Lightened Up Spinach Dip

Hot Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Cheddar Bacon Pasta Salad

The post Spinach Dip Gluten Free Pasta Salad appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

Cheddar Bay Drop Biscuits are full of flavor and light as air. These are inspired by your favorite Red Lobster Biscuits Recipe with cheddar cheese, buttermilk, fresh parsley and Old Bay Seasoning. Perfect for a quick dinner side dish or holiday feasts!

I am proud to be partnering with Red Star Yeast to bring you this tasty recipe! As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

Biscuits that are cheesy, delicate and light as a feather. . . what more could you want? The secret to these Cheddar Bay Drop Biscuits is yeast! I know, WHAT!?!? Who would put yeast in a biscuit? I can’t take credit for the idea, it is inspired by a vintage recipe for Angel Biscuits. I think they are called angel biscuits because they are so light they could float up to the heavens.

When it comes to yeast, I use Red Star Platinum Yeast. I can depend on Red Star Yeast because of it’s quality. There is nothing worse than getting started on a recipe only to learn that your yeast is a dud. I always proof my yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Red Star Yeast always delivers but I still proof. Hey, I have trust issues from the times I used other yeast brands that let me down.

These Cheddar Bay Drop Biscuits start with the angel biscuit dough and get flavor from shredded sharp cheddar cheese, fresh parsley and Old Bay Seasoning.

This recipe is perfect for the upcoming holiday season because the dough can be stored in the refrigerator. Just bake fresh biscuits as you need them. And, I think the biscuits taste better after the dough has been refrigerated for a day or two. They almost develop a mild sour dough flavor.

Now this is very important, do not make these biscuits too huge. You will end up with giant biscuits mounds if you do. They will still taste great but won’t be much to look at.

Measure a 1/4 cup of dough and form it into a mini hamburger shape with a flattened top.

Make sure that baking sheet is generously greased. As a trick to prevent the bottoms from getting too brown I place a large baking sheet under the baking sheet with the biscuits. This will get you those perfectly browned bottoms!

You see that biscuit up there ↑ ↑ ↑ with the crispy browned cheese escaping the bottom? Hands Off! I call dibs on that one.

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Red Star Yeast on Facebook
Red Star Yeast on Pinterest
Red Star Yeast on Instagram

The post Cheddar Bay Drop Biscuits appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

Make a weeknight dinner recipe that is quick, easy and sure to please the entire family! This One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole has everything you need in a meal in 30 minutes or less!

I am proud to be partnering with Horizon Organic to bring you this tasty recipe! As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

Okay y’all, this One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the ultimate weeknight dinner recipe! One pot means less dishes, that’s a bonus obviously (I want to wash more dishes, said No One Ever!). Cheese, chicken, broccoli and rice were meant to be together. And, I added pasta just to cover all my bases. If you have one kid that likes rice and one that likes pasta . . . here you go kids, eat up!

This is a homemade meal that you can feel good about serving to your family. It starts with quality ingredients like Horizon Organic Unsalted Butter and ends with Horizon Organic Shreds. I have always been a fan of the Horizon Organic product line but they officially won me over for life with their Horizon Organic Lactose Free Vitamin D Milk! My daughter cannot drink lactose milk and now I am able to give her organic whole milk thanks to Horizon.

Sign Up For The Horizon Newsletter or Check Them Out On Social Media: Horizon on Facebook, Horizon on Twitter, Horizon on Instagram, Horizon on Pinterest.

This is going to be one of your new favorite dinners. I have an upcoming post for a fellow bloggers new cookbook and it inspired my obsession with rice pilaf. Seriously, my daughter and I are pilaf obsessed! A weird obsession, but nevertheless completely warranted. I turned that delicious side dish into this awesome family meal!

The Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is good on it’s own but it is the cheese that makes this dinner spectacular. Pretty much any dinner could use a little extra cheese in my opinion.

The Horizon Organic Shreds help to get this meal on the table in no time. Who has the time to shred cheese!?!?! Another time saver is the frozen broccoli florets. I use a lot of frozen vegetables in my cooking to save time. And don’t we all need to save a little time while still eating homemade family meals? Yep.

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Just a little more cheese.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organic. The opinions and text are all mine.

The post One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a fancy yet simple dinner recipe. Shrimp and pasta slathered in a creamy wine sauce flavored with Cajun spices and lemon zest. Perfect for date night at home!

I am proud to be partnering with DaVinci Wine and Kitchen PLAY to bring you this tasty recipe! As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

I am a big fan of fancy dinners at home. You don’t have to dress up, you can choose whatever food you want and it is far less expensive than eating out at a restaurant.

This Zesty Cajun Shrimp Pasta pairs perfectly with DaVinci Pinot Grigio. The clean, crisp finish and natural acidity makes DaVinci Pinot Grigio the perfect complement to many of your favorite foods, from burgers to seafood to dessert.

DaVinci Wine has expert growers and winemakers producing authentic, high-quality Italian wines. This includes two of my favorites, Chianti and Pinot Grigio. Tuscany is the home of the Chianti grape and grapes for the DaVinci Pinot Grigio are grown in northeastern Italy. The wines are produced by the Cantine Leonardo da Vinci, a cooperative of more than 200 passionate local winegrowers near the Tuscan hillside town of Vinci. This is the historic birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci.

Oh, how I dream of visiting Italy some day. Just imagine sipping wine in a Tuscan villa while enjoying fresh pasta. Until then I will enjoy simple yet impressive meals like this one with a glass of good wine in the comfort of my own home. After all, Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Words to live by.

Good wine, good food, good company, good life.

This Zesty Cajun Shrimp Pasta really is easy to make. In fact, on my lazier days I don’t even bother with the carrots, celery and onions. They do add great flavor and texture but the shrimp pasta is fantastic with just a creamy sauce as well.

Using quality ingredients is most important. I use bucatini pasta, which is a thick spaghetti style noodle that is hollow, so the sauce can really get soaked into the pasta and the consistency is great.

I also make sure to use meaty wild-caught shrimp, fresh lemon, salt-free Cajun seasoning and DaVinci Pinot Grigio.

Salt-free Cajun seasoning is very important. There is nothing worse than preparing a fabulous dish that gets overwhelmed by salt in the seasoning. If you are unable to find salt-free Cajun seasoning at your local store you can check out these DIY recipes and just omit the salt: Cajun Spice Mix by Mom On Timeout or Homemade Cajun Seasoning by Growing Up Gabel.

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

More Pasta Meals To Go With Your Wine. . .

Lemon Roasted Garlic Pasta

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

The post Cajun Shrimp Pasta appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

These Creepy Halloween Brownies will give anyone a scare! Fudgy brownies topped with a thick glaze and a spooky surprise. This easy Halloween recipe is a trick and a treat!

I received Dixie Crystals Pure Cane Sugar to facilitate this post.

I saw these creepy Royal Icing Chopped Fingers at the craft store and had to buy them. Had To! It reminded me of years back when people kept finding severed fingers in the chili from a certain fast food chain. What’s with all the fingers in the chili!?!?! <<< said in my best Seinfeld voice.

Seriously though, I love a good Halloween treat especially if it is gruesome. Halloween is my favorite holiday with Christmas coming in at a close second. Luckily my daughter is as morbid as I am because she was obsessed with these Halloween Brownies.

While the end result is a bit startling, the brownies themselves are to die for! Super chocolaty, super fudgy brownies. Perfection.

I used Dixie Crystals Pure Cane Sugar and my favorite Rodelle Dutch Baking Cocoa to make these brownies extra delicious.

I’m teaming up with some fantastic food bloggers that love Halloween as much as I do. Check out their creepy creations below or follow the hashtag #HalloweenProject

La Diabla Cocktail by Cooking In Stilettos
Spider Web Cupcakes by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Vampire Hot Chocolate by Big Bear’s Wife
Chocolate Spider Web Tarts by Feast and West
Slimeball Hi Hat Cookies by Sugar Dish Me
The Poison Frog Cocktail by Souffle Bombay

Just a warning, do not hide the royal icing chopped fingers completely inside the brownies. If someone were to bite down unaware they could break a tooth on one of these! That would not be a fun Halloween trick.

This recipe also works great if you want to give someone The Finger. LOL!

You can find the spooky toppings at the {affiliate} amazon links below:

Severed Finger Royal Icing Decorations
Red Sparkle Gel

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

More Spooky Halloween Treats. . .

Bloody Good Apples

Slime Monster Donuts

Jack Skellington Apples

This post contains affiliate amazon links. Basically, I get a little kick back for sending you over to amazon . . . at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

The post Creepy Halloween Brownies appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

This Easy Rice Pilaf Recipe from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook is just one of many amazing dinner recipes. Rice pilaf made in about 20 minutes is perfect for weeknight cooking!

I received a copy of The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook to facilitate this review.

This Rice Pilaf Recipe from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook is the ultimate! Seriously, I have a major rice pilaf obsession since making this. Not only me but my daughter too. And she does not even like rice!

That is what The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook is full of. . . simple, delicious recipes that the family will love! Mary, the author, is a fellow blogger. She shares her tasty dishes at BareFeetInTheKitchen.com. I have also had the pleasure of meeting her in person and she is an absolute doll. One of the sweetest most genuine people you will come across.

This cookbook is great because the recipes are easy to follow and each has a photo. We need to see what the end result is supposed to look like, right?

This is the type of cookbook that will be used time and time again. Some of the other tasty recipes are: Roasted Bruschetta Potatoes, Spicy Chili Garlic Beef and Broccoli Soup, Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders, Cinnamon Toast Cake and Lemon Lover’s Pound Cake. So many delicious choices . . . where do I begin!?!?

This Easy Rice Pilaf Recipe is fantastic as a side dish or meal. I have been adding chicken and veggies to make it an entree. This dish is so versatile, add whatever you like. The recipe calls for vermicelli pasta but I used what I had on hand which was bucatini.

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

This post contains affiliate amazon links. Basically, I get a little kick back for sending you over to amazon . . . at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

The post Easy Rice Pilaf Recipe from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

Breakfast and brunch just got a little easier with these Baked French Toast Sticks! This simple recipe is great for feeding a hungry morning crowd!

I am proud to be partnering with Whitewall Foods, International Delight, Horizon and Silk to bring you this tasty recipe! As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

It is no secret that I am a big fan of coffee and easy breakfast recipes. I need that cup of coffee in the morning. I’m pretty sure the day does not officially begin until I take that last sip of coffee. So you can imaging that I need quick, simple recipes like these Baked French Toast Sticks. Just get these in the oven then sit back, relax and drink coffee.

Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer and International Delight Simply Pure Vanilla Creamer are two of my favorites. I decided to try the new Horizon Organic Sweet Buttercream Dairy Creamer and now I can say I have a third favorite!

It has a mild sweet flavor and is super creamy. I always buy Horizon Organic Heavy Cream for my recipes so it is not surprising that I love the creamer too!

Awwww, just looking at this photo is giving me a major coffee craving. Am I the only one who goes to bed at night looking forward to waking up in the morning so I can drink coffee!?!?! I told you I LOVE my coffee.

You can find all of these creamers at your local Target in the refrigerated dairy section. Download the Target Cartwheel app to get 20% off International Delight Simply Pure, Horizon, Silk and So Delicious creamers from 9/25/2016 – 10/22/2016.

I do a lot of my grocery shopping at Target because it has everything I need (and a lot of things I don’t necessarily NEED but I want). I was able to get the creamers, eggs, heavy cream and cinnamon at Target. Oh and . . . a shirt, hand towels, Halloween decorations and a new kitchen garbage can. <<< I totally needed all of that!

What else could I want? A trip to Target, an easy breakfast and a cup of creamy delicious coffee. . . life is good.

Like I said, this is a super easy breakfast recipe. Just dip the bread sticks in the creamy egg mixture then bake.

This would be a great brunch idea. Make enough French Toast Sticks for your crowd and set up a french toast bar. Set out powdered sugar, maple syrup, jam, chocolate hazelnut spread, bacon and fresh fruit. It would be an awesome self-serve breakfast!

Of course, don’t forget the coffee bar. Set out some hot pots of coffee and an assortment of creamers from Horizon, International Delight, Silk and So Delicious.

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of WhiteWave Foods. The opinions and text are all mine.

The post Baked French Toast Sticks appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

The air is getting chilly and it is time for cozy comfort food. This Fall Breakfast Hash Recipe will get you going in the morning! It is an easy breakfast recipe made with butternut squash, bacon, onions and eggs.

I am an Egg-bassador for The Happy Egg Co. I am proud to be partnering with them to bring you this tasty recipe.

I will always go for a savory breakfast over sweets. . . unless we are talking about donuts. But, other than donuts I am a savory breakfast gal all the way! This Fall Breakfast Hash Recipe is my idea of heaven. It is super easy to make, take just 4 ingredients, fills you up and tastes amazing! I make this breakfast recipe even easier with precut butternut squash.

While the butternut squash and sweet onions are fantastic, the bacon and eggs are the stars. Bacon is kind of always a star and the fried eggs with the runny yolks are perfection. The yolk acts as a sauce for this dish.

I have been a fan of The Happy Egg Co. for quite some time. If I’m being totally honest it was the happy yellow packaging that first drew my attention like a bright shining sun peaking through grey clouds. Once I tasted the eggs and learned a little about the company I was sold!

The Happy Egg Co. eggs come from free range on pasture hens. That means these lucky hens get to spread their wings outside everyday. You would think that would be standard but unfortunately it is not. Caged eggs come from hens who live their entire lives in a wire cage while cage free eggs come from hens that are locked indoors their entire lives. Free range eggs come from hens are free to roam outside daily. In my personal opinion happy hens lay happy (tasty) eggs!

Uhhh seriously, that egg though. This Fall Breakfast Hash Recipe is absolutely dreamy! This hash, a hot cup of coffee, a snuggly robe and a cold morning. . . Perfection.

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: Instagram

Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oats

Maple Bacon Baked Donuts

Bacon & Egg Cups

The post Fall Breakfast Hash Recipe appeared first on WonkyWonderful.

This Candied Bacon Recipe should be illegal. It IS that good! Just 3 ingredients make a glazed bacon that is sweet, salty, crispy and super addictive. This apple butter glazed bacon is perfect for any meal or occasion!

I am proud to be partnering with Musselman’s to bring you this tasty recipe!

How can you go wrong with bacon? Just plain no-frills bacon is amazing. But for the ultimate bacon experience you must make this Apple Butter Candied Bacon Recipe! It. Is. Glorious.

Seriously, this is bacon at a whole new level. Sweet, salty, crisp and smoky. It will haunt your dreams!

Unlike so many other crave-worthy recipes, this is super simple to make. Just 3 ingredients are required to make this candied bacon.

Musselman’s Apple Butter gives the bacon glaze a depth of flavor that is unbelievable. Add a touch of maple syrup to increase the sweetness. A bit of hot sauce is an option for those that want sweet, salty and spicy.

This glazed bacon is oven baked. So no need to hover over the stovetop. Just bake on a rack, glaze then bake a little longer. 

► SIGN UP ◀︎ for the Musselman’s Apple Butter eNewsletter and get exclusive tips, tricks, coupons and recipes!

Or, Check Out Musselman’s on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for more recipe ideas!

Have you ever seen a more gorgeous bacon!?!?

I just love how the glaze glistens in the light. What can I say, I love bacon and shiny things!

You may want to make extra. I have been known to put down a pound of this bacon within 24 hours all by myself.

Hey, I’m not proud of it. But once you taste this bacon you will understand . . . willpower is absolutely impossible!

So the next time you want to treat yourself or impress some guests . . . two words: BACON CANDY.

The sun will shine brighter, the choir will sing and a wave of deliciousness will consume your body. Anyone lucky enough to sample your beautiful bacon will beg for the recipe.

Join My Wonky Wonderful World and Never Miss a Recipe! Subscribe:

Email ::: Facebook ::: Twitter ::: Pinterest ::: G+ ::: Instagram ::: BlogLovin’ ::: Rss

The post Candied Bacon Recipe appeared first on WonkyWonderful.