With soft pears, crunchy pecans and a delicious cinnamon flavor, this Cinnamon Pear Quick Bread makes for a delightfully delicious snack. Moist, flavorful and topped with a cinnamon-pecan-brown sugar crumble, it will be your new favorite bread! For the past several days here in Northern Virginia its been cold, rainy and windy. There is something about the cold, dreary weather that comes with fall that makes me want to bake. Perhaps its the craving for something warm and comforting, fresh out of the oven. Or maybe its the wonderful smells that waft through the house while the treat bakes to perfection. I decided that the thing I was craving the most was my delicious Cinnamon Pear Quick Bread! I can't even begin to tell you how delicious this bread is once it comes out of … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
Lime Chicken Chili
This Lime Chicken Chili is a healthy, delicious dinner that's done in under 30 minutes! Made with chicken, beans and peppers along with fresh lime juice and cilantro, this chicken chili recipe is fabulous! Lime Chicken Chili - the perfect Chicken Chili recipe! Today, my son Harrison scored his very first touchdown in a flag football game! He normally plays center, and snapping the football seems to be what he's good at. However, today our fantastic coach decided that it was Harrison's turn to get into the end-zone. As he got the hand-off, he dodged the defensive players and ran it in for a touchdown. He was so excited! Lots of cheers, high fives, and fist-bumps - and that was just by the parents! The boys were thrilled to win their … [Read more...]
Raspberry Almond Chia Smoothie
The BEST Raspberry Smoothie Recipe! Meet your new favorite raspberry smoothie recipe! This delicious Raspberry Almond Chia Smoothie is not only pretty, but it's really good for you too! Loaded with protein, antioxidants and packed with flavor this smoothie is the perfect way to start your day. Raspberry Almond Chia Smoothie - the very best Raspberry Smoothie Recipe! Could you use a quick, nutritious and filling breakfast option instead of drive-thru, fast food breakfasts? This delicious, healthy Raspberry Smoothie recipe is here for you. Made with real ingredients like raspberries, almonds, chia seeds and yogurt, you'll have protein to fuel your body first thing in the morning. It's such a better option than anything that you can get from a drive-thru window, and your … [Read more...]
Candy Corn Krispie Cake
If you love candy corn, then this Candy Corn Krispie Cake is for you. It's layered to look like candy corn and drizzled with candy melts, this rice krispie cake makes the perfect fall treat! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Delightful E Made is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. How to Make a Rice Krispie Cake I created this fun, easy-to-make treat by simply adapting the standard rice krispie treat recipe that comes on the side of the cereal box. If you enjoy the classic rice krispie treats, you'll love this! For this rice krispie cake recipe, here's what you'll need: How to layer this Candy … [Read more...]
Shrimp Bacon and Corn Chowder
Shrimp and his best friend bacon team up together in this amazing soup! Loaded with flavor, this soup is a must-have on a cold fall or winter night. Its the ultimate comfort food! I know I've said it before, but its worth noting again; I'm pretty much always looking for and trying new dinner recipes. They need to be easy to make, quick to prepare, include simple ingredients and on the healthier side for my family. Can you relate? Once I come across something that's easy for me to prepare and my family enjoys it, I consider it a dinner victory! This Shrimp Bacon & Corn Chowder is my latest dinner victory! This soup is fabulous in so many ways! The ingredients are simple, and items that I usually have on hand in my pantry and fridge. The celery, onion and garlic … [Read more...]
Spooktacular Halloween Party Foods
Celebrate Halloween with these Spooktacular Halloween Party Foods! I've gathers some of the very best Halloween party appetizers, snacks, drinks, and desserts to make your party the best in town! The BEST Halloween Party Foods If you're throwing a Halloween bash this year, you'll need some yummy Halloween Party Foods to feel all of your monsters. I've compiled some of the very best Halloween Party Appetizers, snacks, drinks, sweets and more. These drinks and treats are simple, delicious and scary awesome! Halloween is easily one of my son's favorite holidays, and he looks forward to it almost year-round. He begins to talk about his costume choice around Easter time, and all through the summer. We live in a neighborhood teaming with kids, and by 6pm on October 31st, … [Read more...]