Sweet & Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Confession time: I’m a huge snacker.

And I’m also an at home mom, with access to my kitchen and refrigerator full of delicious things all day long.

And sure, there’s an apple in the refrigerator, and all the fixings for a stellar salad, but what do I reach for?  You got it – my kids’ junky cracker snacks and that bag of candy I couldn’t resist buying.

So perhaps I should amend that confession, I’m not just a snacker, I’m a lazy snacker.

Homemade Pizza Rolls

When I was in high school I LOVED those frozen pizza rolls.  I could take down a box of those things (blistering the roof of my mouth) in minutes!

As I’ve gotten older and more health conscious (and lost that high school metabolism!) I’ve stopped buying pizza rolls, but it doesn’t mean I don’t crave them!

My Favorites of 2013

Here are my favorites from 2013, month by month!

January: Mini Corndog Muffins

February: Mississippi Mudslide for 2

March: Grandma’s Caramel Rolls

April: Steakhouse Mushrooms

May: Breakfast Burgers

June: Jack & Coke Steaks

July: Chipotle Steak Burritos

August: Pizza Stuffed Buns

September: Jalapeño Popper Pasta

October: Multigrain Pancakes

November: Spiced Rum Caramel Apple Pie

December: Cheesy Pepperoni Breadsticks

Chili con Queso {no processed cheese!}

So it’s no surprise that we love queso around here.

I recently got Chili con Queso in my head and could not get it out.

I’ve made Chili con Queso quite a few times before using a brick of Velveeta and a can of beanless chili.  But for whatever reason this time the thought of that brick of Velveeta just freaked me out.

Top 10 of 2013 {Reader's Choice}

It’s a little late in the game, but I thought I’d share the reader’s Top 10 of 2013!  Enjoy!

10. Champagne Truffles

9. Take 5 Brownies

8. Chipotle Sour Cream Dip

7. Chewy “Pumpkin Spice” Molasses Cookies

6. S’mores Bark

5. Qdoba 3 Cheese Queso {CopyCat}

4. The Best, Crispiest Skillet Potatoes

3. How to Make Marshmallow Fondant

2. Chicago Style Pizza

1. Crockpot Pork Roast with Apples & Sweet Potatoes

Cheesy Bacon Tortellini Bake

Friends, this is some major comfort food.

It’s a pile of carbs, smothered in cheese with just enough broccoli to take the edge of the guilt!