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by Kelly J. Larson Behold my new favorite cookie, apparently — I have made 96 of them in the past two days and plan to create several more next week. Who can resist a homemade caramel topped shortbread thumbprint cookie drizzled with chocolate? The recipe is from my first food blogger crush, Mel’s Kitchen Cafe, […]

by Kelly J. Larson Each October we attend a fall festival activity that starts off with a chili and cornbread dinner, carnival-style events, then caps off the night off with trunk or treating, the kids’ highlight. My son, Isaac, age 6, begins asking in November how many days it is until the next Halloween. He […]

by Kelly J. Larson BYU Mint Brownies are on the menu for an upcoming Austin BYU Alumni Tech Summit on November 9, 2018, with an estimated 150 attendees. I’m delighted to be the honorary baker for this event. I had never made the legendary mint brownies and did a trial run to see how many […]

by Kelly J. Larson The secret to success with these Fruity Pebbles Treats is to add some Rice Krispies, which are unsweetened and it takes the sugar down to a more enjoyable experience. They are so festive and cute! I love the Fruity Pebbles taste. Fruity Pebbles Treats 5 tablespoons butter 10 ounces mini marshmallows […]

by Kelly J. Larson This soft, breaded ring consists of ground beef taco meat surrounded with my “sixteen dinner rolls” recipe and is quite filling and gorgeous, not to mention very yummy. After it bakes, garnish the party-ready taco ring with your favorite standard toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onions, sour cream and salsa. Taco […]

by Kelly J. Larson My hands and kitchen have cranked out countless cinnamon rolls through the years and this is my current favorite. Kelly’s Cinnamon Rolls BEGIN WITH YEAST 1 cup milk, heated in microwave 1 minute (make sure it’s not too hot) 1 tablespoon SAF instant yeast 1/4 cup sugar Stir together in mixer […]

by Kelly J. Larson This dressing is perfect for a green salad with fruit and nuts, featuring plain Greek yogurt, rice wine vinegar and poppyseeds. Greek Yogurt Poppyseed Dressing 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 tablespoon poppyseeds 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Whisk […]

by Kelly J. Larson The texture and appearance of cooked wild rice is very satisfying and meaty. Combine it with lentils to make a soup even more hearty and filling. This main course soup is ideal for any busy college student or those who don’t want to spend a lot of time prepping, but are […]

by Kelly J. Larson This chili is packed with carrots, onions, tomatoes, lentils and ground turkey with a balanced taste of chili, cumin and fresh garlic. I love it. Top it with some sour cream, cilantro and tortilla chips and it’s a victory every time. The bright and fabulous serving tray is my favorite souvenir […]

by Kelly J. Larson Broccoli salad has all the flavor — bacon, broccoli, cashews, golden raisins, onion and a dressing of mayonnaise with apple cider vinegar to make a very satisfying side or small meal. This recipe can be made in advance and stored in nine easy to grab containers for lunch or a snack […]