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donuts

How To… Bake Your Own Donuts

… And not just any donuts. Banana donuts, drizzled in a brown butter glaze. The best part? It makes 10, and you don’t have to share. For your next early morning event, why get up...
baked avocado fries

How To… Make Crispy Baked Avocado Fries

At a loss as to what to do with those ripe avocados sitting on your counter? Look no further than this recipe for baked avocado fries, which turns this delicious super food into a healthier...
sweet potato

How To… Make Cheesy Sweet Potato Crisps

Sweet potatoes are being hailed as one of the healthiest foods you can grab – they’re packed with vitamin A and even vitamin C, and are a great low calorie option as compared to traditional...
granola bars

How To… Make Your Own Granola Bars

Have you noticed the lack of pronounceable ingredients on the labels of store bought granola bars lately? If you haven’t, maybe you’ve at least glanced at the price. Neither are very appealing, especially when all...
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How To… Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

So you’re in the mood to bake, but you’re faced with a dire dilemma: chocolate chip cookies, or cheesecake? With this recipe you don’t have to choose. Why not both? What you need (makes 24-36...
santa hat cupcake

How To… Make Santa Hat Cupcakes

Three words really sum it up: ‘Tis the season. As we approach the holiday season, filled with delights, gifting, receiving, and loving, add a little extra sweetness to the holidays with these Santa hat cupcakes....
pumpkin pie bites

How To Make… The Perfect Thanksgiving Dessert: Pumpkin Pie Bites

While it is often a hotly debated topic, dessert is by far one of the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you are making your own dinner or you want to bring a dish to...
Raspberry Baked Oatmeal

How To… Bake Blueberry and Raspberry Oatmeal

This baked blueberry and raspberry oatmeal recipe is the gift that keeps on giving – if you bake it once, at six servings it will be a great pre-made breakfast for the rest of the...
pumpkin chesecake muffins

How To… Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins, Perfect For Thanksgiving Morning

If you want to use up all of that pumpkin flavor you have stocked up on this fall, or make something delicious for your loved ones on Thanksgiving morning to get into the holiday spirit,...
pumpkin granola

How To… Make “Skinny” Pumpkin Granola

It’s mid-October, and if you’re not sick of pumpkin flavor yet (and even if you are) this “skinny” pumpkin granola recipe is worth trying. Making your own granola is far more healthy than...
cheesecake

How To… Make The Easiest Cheesecake Ever

I have made this cheesecake a few times, and not only is it boy-approved, but it’s budget approved too. Regardless of your cooking level, this recipe is so good that your status won’t...
pumpkin poppers

How To… Make Pumpkin Poppers

Even better than the donut bites or donut holes you can pick up at your local donut or coffee shop, pumpkin poppers offer a tasty dose of fall in a bite-sized treat. They’re so easy...
chocolate cupcake

How To… Make Chocolate Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate is something that every college girl needs to have around. It is something that is a must in de-stressing from the work load, social drama, and all the other things that seem to pile...
cookie bowls

How To… Make Cookie Bowls

As college girls, sometimes we just don’t have time to do the dishes. So why not just eat them? Cookie bowls are edible dessert bowls made from regular cookie recipes with an innovative twist in...
jello frosting

How To… Make Frosting, Out Of Jello

Think of all of your preconceptions about Jello: the gelatin texture, the jiggles, the see through and sticky-finger desserts. Now throw all of those preconceptions away! Read on for a frosting recipe made...
french fries

How To… Cook Baked Oven Fries

If you haven’t tried baked french fries, think of them as the handsome older brother of your standard fry. They have all the great qualities you like about the original fry, but with mature bonuses....
Anna’s cheesecake

Boy-Approved Recipes: Blueberry Cheesecake With A Chocolate Crust

In this second installation of “boy-approved” recipes, I tried my shot at baking… and not just any recipe, but a cheesecake. Honestly, I’m more of a cook than a baker, so no matter what your...