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The amazing SANGRIA PORK CARNITAS are made in a slow cooker and finished in a skillet, making them crispy, juicy, and unique. The flavor is out of this world! Eat them on their own, over rice, on nachos, or as tacos! You can't go wrong, except for not trying this recipe.

Sangria Pork Carnitas

This BROWN SUGAR POUND CAKE with BROWN SUGAR ICING (let's be honest, it's caramel) is utterly delicious and just perfect for Fall. A simple classic. The pecans add a little extra crunch to this sweet and amazing cake.

Brown Sugar Pound Cake

We love these DUTCH OVEN HONEY BOURBON SHORT RIBS! It's so easy to make these flavorful and fall off the bone ribs right in your dutch oven. Less cleanup and more flavor!

Dutch Oven Honey Bourbon Short Ribs

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Most Popular Recipes

The amazing SANGRIA PORK CARNITAS are made in a slow cooker and finished in a skillet, making them crispy, juicy, and unique. The flavor is out of this world! Eat them on their own, over rice, on nachos, or as tacos! You can't go wrong, except for not trying this recipe.

Sangria Pork Carnitas

September 25, 2017

We love these DUTCH OVEN HONEY BOURBON SHORT RIBS! It's so easy to make these flavorful and fall off the bone ribs right in your dutch oven. Less cleanup and more flavor!

Dutch Oven Honey Bourbon Short Ribs

September 18, 2017

This PUMPKIN PIE PUNCH is the ultimate Thanksgiving cocktail! With apple cider, real pumpkin, and cream soda you'll never believe how tasty this party punch can be. Such a unique and fun holiday drink recipe.

Pumpkin Pie Punch

September 15, 2017

These BEST HERB ROASTED POTATOES are utterly amazing and delicious. This simple side is perfect with so many dishes. This will be your go-to potato recipe!

Best Herb Roasted Potatoes

September 13, 2017

Travel/Restaurant Reviews

kohler food and wine festival

The Kohler Food and Wine Experience

December 19, 2016

traverse city michigan cherry festival

Scenes from the Traverse City Michigan CHERRY FESTIVAL!

August 24, 2016

Beautiful mountain view of Breckenridge, Colorado

Breckenridge, Colorado; A Beautiful Blogger Retreat!

November 16, 2015

Image of a backhoe on a corn farm during CornQuest 2015

CornQuest 2015: Davenport Iowa

November 12, 2015

Roundups, Roundups!!

10 Pumpkin Spice Favorites | The Cookie Rookie

10 Pumpkin Spice Favorites

September 17, 2017

10 Easy Breads, Biscuits, and Rolls

10 Easy Breads, Biscuits, and Rolls

September 9, 2017

Back to School Snacks | The Cookie Rookie

10 Back to School Snacks

September 3, 2017

10 Grab and Go Breakfast Recipes

10 Grab and Go Breakfasts

August 30, 2017

Drinks/Cocktails

This PUMPKIN PIE PUNCH is the ultimate Thanksgiving cocktail! With apple cider, real pumpkin, and cream soda you'll never believe how tasty this party punch can be. Such a unique and fun holiday drink recipe.

Pumpkin Pie Punch

September 15, 2017

Apple Pie Sangria is light, refreshing, easy, and delicious! The hit of every party I take it to! Apple Cider, Caramel Vodka, White Wine, Ginger Ale, and more! The Cookie Rookie has Sangrias for every occasion!

Apple Pie Sangria

August 28, 2017

This GLOWING SKIN SMOOTHIE is full of delicious ingredients like coconut water, strawberries, mangoes, carrots, and avocado! Sip your way to beautiful skin with this easy treat.

Glowing Skin Smoothie

August 24, 2017

Every glass of iced tea needs LEMON MINT SIMPLY SYRUP ICE CUBES! Just mix, freeze, and drop in your favorite iced tea to make a sweet Summer treat. No more watered down sweet tea for me!

Lemon Mint Simple Syrup Ice Cubes (For Sweet Tea!)

August 18, 2017

Appetizers

Every Fall party needs SKINNY CARAMEL APPLE DIP! This lightened up version of our favorite sweet snack is gone in minutes every time.

Skinny Caramel Apple Dip

September 5, 2017

These CHEESEBURGER STUFFED JALAPENO POPPERS are a fun and delicious appetizer! We love these spicy bites for tailgating, parties, or a tasty night spent at home.

Cheeseburger Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

September 4, 2017

HEALTHY CHICKEN SALAD SLIDERS are just what Summer ordered. So fun for showers, parties, or any get together. You can eat more than one because the base is greek yogurt...guilt free and delicious!

Healthy Chicken Salad Sliders

August 23, 2017

This CHOPPED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD DIP is the ultimate fun and easy appetizer! We make this for tailgating, bbqs, potlucks, and more! Loaded with crisp lettuce, sour cream, caesar dressing, chicken, parmesan, croutons, and more!

Chopped Chicken Caesar Salad Dip

August 8, 2017

Main Course

The amazing SANGRIA PORK CARNITAS are made in a slow cooker and finished in a skillet, making them crispy, juicy, and unique. The flavor is out of this world! Eat them on their own, over rice, on nachos, or as tacos! You can't go wrong, except for not trying this recipe.

Sangria Pork Carnitas

September 25, 2017

We love these DUTCH OVEN HONEY BOURBON SHORT RIBS! It's so easy to make these flavorful and fall off the bone ribs right in your dutch oven. Less cleanup and more flavor!

Dutch Oven Honey Bourbon Short Ribs

September 18, 2017

This PESTO CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP is the ultimate healthy comfort food. All the flavor and none of the stress. Best tortellini soup ever!

Pesto Chicken Tortellini Soup

September 10, 2017

This PECAN CRUSTED HONEY BOURBON SALMON is ultra delicious and easy! The perfect family meal with all of the flavor and none of the fuss.

Pecan Crusted Honey Bourbon Salmon

September 8, 2017

Sweets

This BROWN SUGAR POUND CAKE with BROWN SUGAR ICING (let's be honest, it's caramel) is utterly delicious and just perfect for Fall. A simple classic. The pecans add a little extra crunch to this sweet and amazing cake.

Brown Sugar Pound Cake

September 20, 2017

This CARAMEL CHEESECAKE STUFFED APPLE BREAD is a must make for Fall and the holidays. This moist apple bread is more like a chunky apple cake, stuffed with real apples, caramel pieces, and caramel cheesecake. OBSESSED.

Caramel Cheesecake Stuffed Apple Bread

September 11, 2017

Every Fall party needs SKINNY CARAMEL APPLE DIP! This lightened up version of our favorite sweet snack is gone in minutes every time.

Skinny Caramel Apple Dip

September 5, 2017

It wouldn't be a celebration without FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE! The ultimate gorgeous, delicious, and simple dessert just perfect for every occasion.

Fresh Strawberry Pie

August 22, 2017

Side Dishes

These BEST HERB ROASTED POTATOES are utterly amazing and delicious. This simple side is perfect with so many dishes. This will be your go-to potato recipe!

Best Herb Roasted Potatoes

September 13, 2017

These MAPLE OAT SCONES are both beautiful and delicious. The simple flavor combination makes them a sweet breakfast or mid day snack, brightening any moment.

Maple Oat Scones

September 7, 2017

This STRAWBERRY BACON SALAD with LIME HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE is utterly delicious and oh so flavorful. You won't believe how the mint pops! Salty and sweet at its best! You won't believe how the mint pops.

Strawberry Bacon Salad with Lime Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

August 16, 2017

This PEACH TOMATO CORN SALAD WITH SPICY HONEY VINAIGRETTE is so fresh, delicious, and easy. Make it as a side or a meal, its delicious throughout the day. SO MUCH FLAVOR.

Peach Tomato Corn Salad with Spicy Honey Vinaigrette

August 14, 2017

Breakfast

This BROWN SUGAR POUND CAKE with BROWN SUGAR ICING (let's be honest, it's caramel) is utterly delicious and just perfect for Fall. A simple classic. The pecans add a little extra crunch to this sweet and amazing cake.

Brown Sugar Pound Cake

September 20, 2017

This CARAMEL CHEESECAKE STUFFED APPLE BREAD is a must make for Fall and the holidays. This moist apple bread is more like a chunky apple cake, stuffed with real apples, caramel pieces, and caramel cheesecake. OBSESSED.

Caramel Cheesecake Stuffed Apple Bread

September 11, 2017

These MAPLE OAT SCONES are both beautiful and delicious. The simple flavor combination makes them a sweet breakfast or mid day snack, brightening any moment.

Maple Oat Scones

September 7, 2017

This GLOWING SKIN SMOOTHIE is full of delicious ingredients like coconut water, strawberries, mangoes, carrots, and avocado! Sip your way to beautiful skin with this easy treat.

Glowing Skin Smoothie

August 24, 2017

Super Easy Recipes

The amazing SANGRIA PORK CARNITAS are made in a slow cooker and finished in a skillet, making them crispy, juicy, and unique. The flavor is out of this world! Eat them on their own, over rice, on nachos, or as tacos! You can't go wrong, except for not trying this recipe.

Sangria Pork Carnitas

September 25, 2017

We love these DUTCH OVEN HONEY BOURBON SHORT RIBS! It's so easy to make these flavorful and fall off the bone ribs right in your dutch oven. Less cleanup and more flavor!

Dutch Oven Honey Bourbon Short Ribs

September 18, 2017

This PUMPKIN PIE PUNCH is the ultimate Thanksgiving cocktail! With apple cider, real pumpkin, and cream soda you'll never believe how tasty this party punch can be. Such a unique and fun holiday drink recipe.

Pumpkin Pie Punch

September 15, 2017

These BEST HERB ROASTED POTATOES are utterly amazing and delicious. This simple side is perfect with so many dishes. This will be your go-to potato recipe!

Best Herb Roasted Potatoes

September 13, 2017

Healthy(er)

These BEST HERB ROASTED POTATOES are utterly amazing and delicious. This simple side is perfect with so many dishes. This will be your go-to potato recipe!

Best Herb Roasted Potatoes

September 13, 2017

This PECAN CRUSTED HONEY BOURBON SALMON is ultra delicious and easy! The perfect family meal with all of the flavor and none of the fuss.

Pecan Crusted Honey Bourbon Salmon

September 8, 2017

Every Fall party needs SKINNY CARAMEL APPLE DIP! This lightened up version of our favorite sweet snack is gone in minutes every time.

Skinny Caramel Apple Dip

September 5, 2017

This GLOWING SKIN SMOOTHIE is full of delicious ingredients like coconut water, strawberries, mangoes, carrots, and avocado! Sip your way to beautiful skin with this easy treat.

Glowing Skin Smoothie

August 24, 2017

Cooking Basics/Tutorials

homemade pie crust

November 26, 2013

simple balsamic reduction

November 25, 2013

Best Mashed Potatoes

November 25, 2013

homemade mascarpone cheese

November 8, 2013

Homemade Dog Treats

18 Easy Homemade Pet Treats to spoil your furry friend!

10 Easy & Homemade Pet Treats!

August 16, 2015

3 Ingredient Salmon Cat Treats!! These are SO easy and our cat loves them!! Mini fish cracker shape makes them extra fun!

3 Ingredient Salmon Cat Treats

August 3, 2015

Oat and Apple Pretzel Dog Treats

April 10, 2015

Homemade Salmon and Catnip Cat Treat Croutons! My cat LOVES these easy treats! - The Cookie Rookie

Homemade Cat Treats + Meow Mix Sweepstakes! (Salmon and Catnip Cat Treat Croutons)

September 24, 2014

Dill, Scout, and Family

3 Ingredient Salmon Cat Treats!! These are SO easy and our cat loves them!! Mini fish cracker shape makes them extra fun!

3 Ingredient Salmon Cat Treats

August 3, 2015

Oat and Apple Pretzel Dog Treats

April 10, 2015

Homemade Salmon and Catnip Cat Treat Croutons! My cat LOVES these easy treats! - The Cookie Rookie

Homemade Cat Treats + Meow Mix Sweepstakes! (Salmon and Catnip Cat Treat Croutons)

September 24, 2014

The Cookie Rookie

Desdi’s 2nd Birthday

July 6, 2014

Life/Family

kohler food and wine festival

The Kohler Food and Wine Experience

December 19, 2016

traverse city michigan cherry festival

Scenes from the Traverse City Michigan CHERRY FESTIVAL!

August 24, 2016

Trips of a Lifetime; Traveling with Groupon

Trips of a Lifetime; Traveling with Groupon

June 4, 2015

Wente Vineyards in Livermore Valley, right outside of San Francisco

California: Wente Vineyards

May 12, 2015

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