My Bacon-Wrapped Life - Recipes that celebrate the sweet, the savory, and everything in between

20
Dec
2015

Baked Chai Spice French Toast

Basically all I want to eat this December is warm, cozy breakfasts. Exhibit A riiiiight up there.

Ever since I moved to a place where “winter” means 40 degrees, instead of -40 degrees, my usual winter cravings have not been kicking in. Normally at this time of year, I’m all about big pots of chili, grilled cheese and homemade tomato soup, and gooey, cheesy baked pastas (swoooooooon), but I gotta admit, in California it just doesn’t feel the same. But my desire to wake up on cold, gray weekend mornings and cozy up with a mug of coffee, an incredible, warm, streusel-topped plate of goodness, and some Ina Garten? Still VERY strong.

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16
Dec
2015

Foodie Favorites – December 16, 2015

categories: Foodie Favorites

Happy birthday to my meat-lovin’ birthday boy!

Hi guys! Popping in one more time to say hi before the holidays – and a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout out to my boo! It’s Brad’s birthday today (and also 7 months exactly until our wedding!!) so it’s feeling quite celebratory around here, indeed. Let’s eye-indulge with some incredible cozy food!

This white been risotto with garlicky greens is my winter love-food. I want to cozy up with a big bowl of this STAT.

These mint snowman marshmallows are possibly the greatest holiday gift I’ve ever seen. Cannot handle the cuteness!

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13
Dec
2015

Honey Almond Goat Cheese Truffles

categories: Appetizers / Finger Foods, Recipes, Savory, Snacks

I made these for you to make for your holiday party, so can we pretend that I didn’t make these super classy honey almond goat cheese truffles when I was home alone and then sit and eat all of them in my pajamas while watching The Food Network?

I vote yes. You’d never know, right? Our little secret.

But seriously. ‘Tis the season for subsisting solely on cookies and truffles and cheese and champagne. Whether you’re wearing a gorgeous sparkly dress and stilettos at a classy holiday party or your stretchy pants and a messy bun on the couch at home, it’s just the right thing to do!

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06
Dec
2015

Holiday M&M’s® Oatmeal Cookies

categories: Cookies, Recipes

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Guys, it’s here!!! The most wonderful time of the year!

I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I go all out for the holidays, at least food-wise. For us bakers, it’s pure heaven – so many opportunities to whip up sweet treats for our favorite people in the entire world! Between the endless piles of butter and sugar, Christmas carols, twinkly lights, and cozy nights (yes, even in California) it’s basically impossible not to feel warm and fuzzy in December. I LOVE it!

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