Buttermilk Syrup for Banana Pecan Pancakes!
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Buttermilk Syrup for Banana Pecan Pancakes!

ByMariel

Last weekend, one of my new contributors took me to breakfast. It was awesome, for several reasons. One of them being because SHE is awesome. (Check out her blog, Lindsay Ross Blog!) The other reason is because I got to have the yummiest pancakes that I’ve been thinking/drooling about ever since. And, so I made some. Bad, bad girl. I can’t stop eating them and I’m going to gain a million pounds! Aghhh! We’re leaving on a cruise this weekend, and here I am splurging already.

So, these are mega-easy. (Mega is my new word-of-choice, just so you know.) Oh, maybe I should tell you what they are first…

Banana Pecan Pancakes with Buttermilk Syrup … a.k.a. Heaven, On Your Plate.

Coconut Cinnamon Waffles Recipe from @foodapparel
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Coconut Cinnamon Waffles (she: Christina)

ByChristina Lakey

Christina from FoodApparel back to visit! I am such a sucker when it comes to breakfast. Seriously, you start talking about breakfast and you have my full attention. I just love everything from a good hash to a smoothie to omelet to french toast. You name it! And I will definitely eat it any time of day. In fact, my family used to have Sunday Waffle Night when I was growing up. We would just cook mounds of waffles and find whatever we could in the fridge for topping- jams, whipped cream, lots and lots of syrup, fruit, yogurt…… This was a good day at my home.

Well, keeping in the tradition, I still enjoyed lots of good breakfast even after I left home. And I would visit my brother often who lived in the same city as me when I was attending college. He and his wife never disappointed with the meal spread. He introduced me to the idea of Coconut Cinnamon Waffles.

Russian Tea ~ Perfect for Sore Throats & Chilly Weather!

Russian Tea ~ Perfect for Sore Throats & Chilly Weather!

ByMariel

Sore throats have been rampant at my house. The minute we think it’s clearing up, it’s back and worse than ever. Bleh. I recently stumbled across a recipe for Russian Tea. I had never tried it before, but it sounded nice, hot, and maybe even soothing for our sore throats. But, most of the recipes I found had Tang in it and that sounded kinda icky, but I loved the idea of a citrus cider, as opposed to apple cider, which I had been drinking daily. I finally found a recipe that didn’t use Tang and I was so excited… but, I didn’t love it. So, I did what I usually do… call my gourmet-chef-mother and beg her for help. She had just the recipe for me and I love it.

princess cupcake tutorial
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Princess Cupcake Tutorial … Wish-Come-True (she: Adelle)

ByAdelle Belnap

Hey Everyone! It’s Adelle from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. I hope you’ve been having a great New Year! Over the holidays we put together a Not-Quite-Midnight Ball for my little princesses and their friends so that they could celebrate New Years Eve without staying up all hours of the night. You can read all about it here. It was a perfect princess party and one of the highlights was the Wish-Come-True Surprise Cupcakes. They were so easy and so much fun to make, plus the girls all loved them. If you have a princess party coming up, or just want to surprise your princess, try out this princess cupcake tutorial.

25 Delicious Freezer Meal Recipes (she: Mariah)

25 Delicious Freezer Meal Recipes (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

A few weeks before I had my little boy, one of my good friends and I got together to have a little “freezer meal-making” party. With our husbands happily playing the Playstation in the basement, we got busy. We went to the grocery store to buy all of the ingredients we would need and then came home and started throwing stuff in freezer bags. In just a couple hours we had 8 different freezer meals each, all ready to go. It was so quick, easy, and fun! Plus, now I had 8 meals that I could make for my family that literally took no more effort than dumping the contents of a Ziploc bag in a crock pot and turning a knob!

The Absolute BEST French Onion Soup You'll EVER Have
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French Onion Soup- The Absolute BEST You’ll Ever Have! (she: Kristi)

ByKristi

Good morning! I’m SO over-the-moon excited to be here today sharing my very first guest post as an OSSS contributor for 2015 – I’m looking forward to sharing here on the fourth Thursday of each and every month! If we haven’t had the pleasure of meeting yet, I’m Kristi, the gal behind making it in the mountains where I share all sorts of budget friendly DIY projects as we work to transform our builder basic home into a rustic mountain retreat.
I know, I know … everybody claims that their recipe is THE BEST, right? I promise friends, this one is the real deal! It’s the best French Onion Soup I’ve ever had! I mean EVER! Cross my heart, hope to die. But don’t take my word for it – go ahead and try it for yourself. It’s SO easy to make that there’s really no excuse not to.

Easy and delicious, this Valentine pastry heart is sure to win over the recipient! orsoshesays.com #valentinesday #valentine #bemine #pastry #pastryheart
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Valentine Pastry Hearts – Made Simple with Puff Pastry (she: Susan)

BySusan

Hello, my name is Susan Duane. I am one of the new contributors at Or So She Says. I’m so excited to be here with you all! I blog at Love of Home where I chronicle my DIY projects, share recipes, my love for family and home. I hope you’ll stop by and see what I’m up to!
Today I have a sweet treat that is simple to make, beautiful and delicious: Valentine pastry hearts. Add some pretty packaging and you’ve got a lovely homemade gift for all your Valentines! These also make a great little “thank you” or hostess gift.

Caramel Cashew Popcorn Recipe
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Caramel Cashew Popcorn (she: Liz)

ByLiz

Hi there! My name is Liz and I blog over at Liz on Call. I’m excited to be part of the 2015 team here at Or So She Says! I just want to take a quick minute to introduce myself. I am a mom of 3 beautiful kiddos that are full of energy. My husband and I have been married 8 years and our family is our life.
Although we graduated from the same high school, the same year, we didn’t meet each other until 8 years later! Crazy right!?!? I was able to stay at home with our kids once our 2nd child was born and started blogging to share all the projects, recipes and crafts that I actually had time to work on while I was at home. It turned into more than a hobby and I have loved sharing my ideas with my readers. Where does the name Liz on Call come from? Well it just so happens that my last name is Call. But more than that, I think that as a mother, wife, friend, sister, church goer, woman… I am always on call to be whatever my family and friends need me to be. At Liz on Call I share recipes, simple crafts, kid crafts, gift ideas, party ideas and printables. We just moved into a new house and I can’t wait to start working on some new projects and sharing them there. Come stop and by and say Hi sometime!

For my first post here at Oh So She Says, I’m sharing a super delicious caramel cashew popcorn recipe! I absolutely love making flavored popcorn. And this recipe does not disappoint. When I was growing up my parents would take us to a local frozen custard shop and my dad would always order a caramel cashew mix. Once I tasted that, I was hooked! Since then, there has never been a need for me to try anything else. I always want to get caramels and cashews. The sweet caramel with that hint of salt from the cashews mixed with the creamy custard just can’t be beat. Since I love that combination with frozen custard I decided to give it a try with some popcorn. This caramel cashew popcorn is ooey and gooey and reminds me of going to the frozen custard shop with my family.

Rich Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
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Rich Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Recipe (she: Jen from PinkWhen)

ByJennifer from PinkWhen

It’s national soup month and one of my FAVORITE soups to make, eat, and share, is this Rich Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Recipe. There are so many different options for tomato soup, but this roasted tomato basil soup is by far my favorite. By the way, my name is Jen, and I am over here today visiting from PinkWhen, a lifestyle blog where you can find lots of fun DIY ideas and recipes. I am excited to be joining the contributor team this year and look forward to sharing more with you this coming year.

Baked Peach Almond Oatmeal CUps
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Baked Peach Almond Oatmeal Cups (she: Jen)

ByJen Lynn

Hey guys! I’m Jen, and I share any and everything baked on my blog, Baked by an Introvert. I’m so happy to be joining Mariel and her team as a contributor here!

Oatmeal is hands down one of my favorite breakfast options. If it’s baked it’s even better!

These baked peach almond oatmeal cups are so easy to throw together. All that is required is one bowl, a handful of healthy ingredients, and 25 minutes to bake. Of course the largest component of the oatmeal cups is the oatmeal. You will need the old fashioned kind. If you’re aiming for gluten free, be sure the label states certified gluten free.

Almond butter is what I used as a binder for today’s oatmeal cups. If you don’t care for almond butter you can always use peanut butter instead. And you can easily make your own almond butter at home.

The oatmeal cups are sweetened with maple syrup. Make sure to use pure maple syrup. Or you can use honey in place of the syrup. I’ve made these with both and either way, they are delicious.

healthy greek chicken pita sandwich
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Healthy Greek Chicken Pita Sandwich (she: Jana)

ByJana

Happy New year everyone It’s Jana from Double the Deliciousness. I love the fresh start that a new year brings. It’s a great time to reflect and see what improvements you can make in your life. One of my fresh starts/goals that I try to achieve every year is to eat healthier and exercise regularly. I always start off doing really well because I think my body is in a state of sugar/junk overdose and my body really likes the idea of vegetables & good for you food!

And that is just what this sandwich is! Chuck full of veggies and good for you, this healthy Greek chicken pita sandwich is sure to wow. Just what my body is craving at this point. And to make it even better, this one is so quick and easy and tastes as good as any full fat recipe out there!

Persian Chicken (Fesenjan) with Pomegranate Jewels - An impressive freezer recipe made with ground nuts and pomegranate molasses. Ready in 40 minutes.
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Persian Chicken with Pomegranate Jewels (she: Nicky)

ByNicky

Hi everyone! I’m Nicky from Kitchen Sanctuary – a family friendly food blog where I share my recipe creations.

I’m delighted to be writing for Or So She Says. For my first post, I wanted to share this delicious Persian Chicken recipe. It’s a great make-ahead recipe that you can freeze for later. Even better, it’s ready in 40 minutes!