Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Scones

Rich delicious cream cheese make these chocolate chip scones tender, flaky, and oh so amazing!

Scones are one of my favorite treats to enjoy; they're moist, flaky and delicious!  However, when I added cream cheese to the dough, it gave them a richness that takes them over the top.  I added in chocolate chips because I thought it would pair well with the cream cheese, and it definitely does.  This scone recipe with cream cheese is definitely my favorite, and I can't wait to try more flavors like strawberry, apricot, or even a savory scone like cream cheese and chives.  You can make these for breakfast, brunch or dessert...enjoy!

Apple Fritter Poke Cake

All the delicious flavors of an Apple Fritter baked into a cake!

Our family loves apples, and when I made my Apple Fritter Pull-Apart Bread it was a big hit!  Even on here, it has been quite popular, however a few people said it seemed complicated.  So I decided to take all the flavors and make it into a quick, easy and oh so delicious poke cake!  We love how the icing seeps all down through the cake, and I know you will too. 

Cinnamon Apple Muffins + Giveaway

 Cinnamon Apple Muffin Recipe by Crunchies Natural Food Company

The holidays are among us which means there will be a lot of friends and family coming to visit.  I love having treats that are made ahead of time this way I'm not confined to the kitchen.  I love to sit down, have a cup of coffee and enjoy spending time together.  These Cinnamon Apple Muffins are perfect to make ahead of time, freeze and then thaw when you're ready to serve.  I used Crunchies freeze-dried snacks for a twist and it worked out perfectly.

Gluten-Free Vanilla Flax French Toast

This recipe provided by Carrington Farms

Breakfast is one of our favorite meals!  It's a meal that the whole family enjoys, and there's always a wide variety.  French Toast seems to appear on the table quite often so I try to make it as healthy as possible.  I love this recipe because it's gluten-free and it incorporates flax seeds as well.  Try this recipe and you'll see that your family will enjoy it too!

Easy Strawberry & Cheese Danish

Simple ingredients turned into a delicious Strawberry & Cheese Danish! 

I love making brunch on the weekends, and sometimes I like to make something sweet for the end of the meal.  After cooking all the other food, I really don't want to fuss with something that will take a long time and being that I love danishes this is the perfect recipe!  You can fill the danishes with just cream cheese, or add cherries, apples, chocolate...anything you'd like.  Strawberry and Cheese is our favorite, but a close second is cheese with chocolate drizzled on top.  These are simple to make and quite delicious to enjoy!

Crisp Apple Donuts

Crisp Apple Donuts to celebrate Fall!

Fall is here and the weather has actually been chilly the past few days.  So to warm me up I made some Crisp Apple Donuts!  A little crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, and dipped in a cinnamon sugar mix.  These are made with a unique ingredient and they're the perfect way to treat yourself to a delicious dessert, breakfast or brunch...enjoy!

Apple & Flax Seed Muffins

Mornings can be hectic in our house so I like to prep ahead of time.  If the kids can't sit down for breakfast, I like them to have something they can grab on their way out the door, and these Apple & Flax Seed Muffins are perfect.  They are packed full of apples, pecans, and flax seed which starts their day the right way!

Cinnabon Waffle Dippers

With the kids back to school Cinnabon shares a quick, easy and delicious recipe!

It's hard to believe school is back in session!  My kids don't mind going to school, actually they enjoy it.  When they got home from their first day I wanted to make them an extra special snack.  They love Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls so when I saw this recipe, I knew it would be the perfect treat.  It was simple to make, fun for them to eat, and the perfect way to end their first day!  

Date & Nut Quick Bread

Date Nut Bread is moist, delicious, and the perfect way to start the day! 

 As I've said before, I'm a big fan of quick breads.  I love the simplicity of them and the fact that you can make them in so many different flavors.  I've made Strawberry Sour Cream, Apple Cinnamon Raisin, Double Chocolate Toffee, and Blackberry Sour Cream!  I've always loved dates and being that they are paired with molasses makes this bread taste divine.  It's moist, delicious and goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea!

Cookie Butter Danish

Creamy cookie butter mixed with cream cheese and baked in a flaky crescent dough!

Have you tried cookie butter?  We recently did and it is divine!  It's creamy, spreadable, and made with cookies that have a hint of gingerbread.  You can spread it on toast, bagels, or even eat it straight from the jar!  I decided to mix some with cream cheese, a little bit of powdered sugar, and bake it in a flaky crescent roll dough.  This danish is simple to make, bakes in a matter of minutes, and is perfect for breakfast or dessert. 

Strawberry Sour Cream Quick Bread

Simple scratch ingredients turned into a delicious moist strawberry sour cream bread! 

I like to make quick breads a lot!  They're simple to make, they take no time to bake, and they always turn out delicious.  This Strawberry Sour Cream Bread is made with strawberry preserves so you don't have to worry about having fruit on hand, and if by chance you don't have strawberry preserves, any flavor will do!  Having the addition of sour cream makes this bread moist and adds a little tang.  All the other ingredients you'll be able to find in your pantry so you can whip this bread up anytime you want.  Having a good quick bread recipe is perfect for those last minute parties or guests!

Banana, Bacon and Bourbon Cinnabon® Bake

Yesterday I shared Bacon and Date Cinnabon Strata from Cinnabon, and I have another recipe today and tomorrow!  If you haven't tried Cinnabon then you're missing out.  They are so good and the icing is amazing.  I love how you can incorporate them into such delicious recipes too...enjoy! 

Bacon and Date Cinnabon Strata

My family loves Cinnabon, unfortunately the closest location is about two hours away so I haven't had them in a very long time.  I did look up where we are going on vacation and I am so excited because they have a Cinnabon down there which we will definitely be visiting.  In the meantime, I love that I can buy the canned rolls at the store so I can still enjoy the flavors whenever I want.  Cinnabon came up with some delicious recipes using the canned rolls and I thought I'd share them with you over the next couple of days...enjoy!

Buttermilk Blueberry Banana Muffins

Buttermilk makes these blueberry and banana muffins moist and delicious!

Muffins are a favorite of mine because you can literally make them in so many flavors; they are portable and portioned controlled!  When I saw this recipe for Buttermilk Blueberry Banana Bread, I knew I had to make it, but into muffins.  I love adding buttermilk into my recipes because it adds a slight tartness and so much moisture.  Plus the combination of blueberries and banana was very inviting.  I did lower the sugar being that I was making them for a neighbor who isn't allowed a lot of sugar, and even so, they turned out amazing!  I can't wait to make a few batches of these and store them in the freezer for a quick breakfast...enjoy! 

Caramel Pecan Coffee Cake

I love coffee cakes, and I'm always looking for new recipes to try.  When I saw this Caramel Pecan Coffee Cake from Fleischmann's I knew I had to try it.  What first intrigued me was that it uses yeast in the batter.  Normally my coffee cakes don't use it, but this recipe does so I couldn't wait to see how it would turn out.  Plus you can actually mix this in the pan that you're going to bake it in, so that means not a lot of mess to clean up!  It uses every day ingredients found in your pantry and comes together in a matter of minutes.  I changed the one sugar to brown and also added in some vanilla, and it turned out delicious.  This will definitely be in my recipe box to make again.  I hope you'll give it a try too!

Blueberry Coffee Cake

Sweet blueberries whipped into a crumbly coffee cake that's topped off with a delicious glaze!

This cake is perfect for breakfast or dessert!  It's simple to make and you can find the ingredients in your pantry so you can whip this up anytime you'd like.  The sweetness of the blueberries goes perfectly with the tangy sour cream cake.  Drizzle on a vanilla glaze and it's the perfect match!

Brown Rice & Fruit Medley

Brown rice, apples & raisins cooked in apple juice to make a simple and delicious dessert.  

This post is sponsored by Minute® Rice, however I created the recipe and I can't wait to share it with you!

The warm weather is finally here and that means we're all looking for quick, easy and delicious recipes that won't keep us in the kitchen long.  What I love about this recipe is that you can toss it all in one pot, cook for a few minutes and then you're ready to have this as a breakfast, dessert or just a side dish.  I love making this with Minute® Rice brown rice because it adds a little bit of nutty flavor and is a great nutritional option.  Plus the rice cooks up in only ten minutes so it comes together quite quickly.  You can serve it warm with a drizzle of cream or cold like a salad...either way it's delicious!

Mix it up Monday ~ The Blog Hop Without Rules!

The Blog Party Without Rules!

Welcome to Mix it up Monday!  Did everyone have a nice weekend?  The weather was gorgeous so we spent most of our time outside, and we also cleaned out the basement for Spring clean-up.  I did make a few batches of Vanilla Glazed Scones which we enjoyed with our coffee once we came in to relax.  Now I can't wait to see what you have been up to lately.  Please share as many links as you'd like...the more, the merrier.  Wishing you all a wonderful week!

Warm & Flaky Glazed Vanilla Scones like Starbucks

Warm & flaky Vanilla Scones drizzled in a delicious Vanilla Glaze, just like Starbucks!

I love coffee, and nothing goes better with it then a warm Glazed Vanilla Scone.  I went to Starbucks the other day and had a Vanilla Scone which was quite delicious!  So of course I wanted to see if I could make them at home and I'm very happy to say that these were a huge success.  I made a batch and within a matter of minutes they were gone with the kids asking for more.  They're not complicated to make and you'll have everything you need right in your pantry.  The glaze makes enough for a drizzle on each scone, but you may want to make a double batch...which is what I did on my second batch because the kids were dipping their fingers into it so much.  These are a delicious accompaniment to coffee or tea and the perfect addition to breakfast, brunch or dessert!

Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

The taste of cinnamon rolls made into a simple & delicious cake!

I love cinnamon rolls, but sometimes I don't like how long it takes to prepare them.  So I came up with a cake that has the same taste and texture of a cinnamon roll, but only takes a few minutes to make.  It uses basic ingredients from your pantry and it literally comes together in a matter of minutes.  I have to admit, I liked it without the icing, but the kids insisted that I put it on so I did...try it first without and see how you like it.  The next time you're craving cinnamon rolls, but don't have the time to make them, whip up this simple and delicious cake!