Baked Donut Monday: S'mores!

Hellllllllllllllllo Monday!!!

I'm back again for another Baked Donut Monday post

and today I'm going to tell you about some super tasty

S'MORES BAKED DONUTS!

I love to roast marshmallows and make a yummy s'mores or two,

so when I was researching baked donuts and found this recipe,

I just knew I had to make it to include in this blog series.

Making baked donuts with the flavors of a s'mores was a genius idea!

The Goods:

All-Purpose Flour

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Ground Nutmeg

Salt

Butter

Plain Yogurt

Vanilla Extract

Eggs

Sugar

Brown Sugar

Marshmallow Fluff

Graham Cracker Crumbs

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, 

baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg.

In another large bowl, whisk together the butter, 

yogurt, vanilla, eggs and both sugars.

Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until combined.

Transfer donut batter to a large zipper bag.

Cut off the end of the zipper bag 

and fill your donut pan until 1/2 to 3/4 full.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.

You can test that they're done with a toothpick.

Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

Heat marshmallow fluff in microwave for about 40 seconds,

until smooth and slightly thinned out.

Dip the top of each donut into the marshmallow fluff...

Then immediately sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.

S'mores Baked Donuts

Inspired By POPSUGAR

For the Donuts:

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

 1 Teaspoon Salt

4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted

1 Cup plus 2 Tablespons Plain Yogurt

2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

2 Eggs

1/2 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

For the Topping:

1 Jar Marshmallow Fluff

1/2 Cup Graham Cracker Crumb

1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg.
2. In another large bowl, whisk together the butter, yogurt, vanilla, eggs and both sugars. 
3. Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until combined. 
4. Transfer donut batter to a large zipper bag. 
5. Cut off the end of the zipper bag and fill your donut pan until 1/2 to 3/4 full. 
6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. You can test that they're done with a toothpick. 
7. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack. 
8. Heat marshmallow fluff in microwave for about 40 seconds, until smooth and slightly thinned out.
9. Dip the top of each donut into the marshmallow fluff and then immediately sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.

Whiskey Wednesday: Blackberry Whiskey Punch

Happy Hump Day guys!!!

In 2015, I started a fun new blog series - 

Whiskey Wednesday!!!

If you missed them, here are past posts:
Irish Mule
 Mint Julep
Bourbon & Sparkling Lemonade
Irish Redhead
Old Fashion
Jameson Coke Floats
Bourbon Cherry Coke
Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider
Hot Toddy
Whiskey Sour
Sage Brown Derby

Strawberry Whiskey Smash
Gold Rush

A few months ago I ran across this recipe* shared by a friend on Facebook.
While it sounded amazing, I'm really not a fan of tequila.
But I quickly realized I could replace the tequila with whiskey,
and that's how I came up with this month's Whiskey Wednesday drink.

The Goods:

Bourbon

Blackberries

Limes

Fresh Mint

Club Soda

Ginger Beer

Slice three limes pretty thin.

Wash your blackberries and add to a medium bowl.

Using a fork, mash up all the blackberries creating lots of juice.

Measure out 1 cup of bourbon...

And then add it to the mashed up blackberries.

Now add the sliced limes...

And the leaves from three sprigs of mint...

Stir it all up to combine.

Let sit at least 30 minutes, but preferably a few hours!

Right before serving, add in one can of club soda...

Followed by one bottle of ginger beer.

 Stir to combine.

Get your glasses and garnished prepped.

And serve up the drinks for you and your friends!

Last thing to do is cheers, take a sip and enjoy!!!

After making these, I realized you could not only make these with whiskey or tequila,
and can pretty much substitute any type of liquor that you're a fan of.
In fact, I've already tried it out with vodka too and they were just as tasty!
I'm sure using a different type of berry would be pretty delicious as well.

*The linked recipe above makes a total of 8 drinks, 
but can easily be halved or even multiplied for big parties!
My pictures and instructions include enough for 4 drinks. 

Things I'm Lovin' Tuesday: Noosa Yogurt

This is a non-sponsored review and I purchased my own yogurt.

A few months ago I started another monthly blog series called

THINGS I'M LOVIN' TUESDAY!!!

Past post can be found:

here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here AND here.

And make sure to check back every last Tuesday of the month!

Now onto what I'm lovin' this month...

It's no secret that I love to eat.

And when I find something I like,

I tend to keep eating it for awhile.

Sometimes I get burnt out on it,

but not with this particular item!

Sometime towards the end of 2015,

I spotted noosa yogurt while grocery shopping.

I was intrigued so I bought one to try. 

They had quite a few flavors available,

but I am a big lemon fan so I went with that kind.

After just the first bite I was hooked!

It was so creamy and delicious.

And the consistency was so unique,

unlike any other yogurt I've ever tried.

I quickly decided I'd buy noosa yogurt again!

I'm not quite sure what makes it's "Aussie Style",

and I even asked a friend who lives in Sydney,

but neither of us can figure it out.

Whatever it is, it makes this yogurt AMAZING!

And just typing this post makes me want to eat one.

I've tried lemon, coconut and passion fruit,

but they have many other flavors that sound tasty too.

Have you tried noosa yogurt yet?

If not you really should give it a try!

I don't think you'll be disappointed.  

Chicken Enchilada Soup

I'm a biggggggg fan of eating soup.

It doesn't really have to be cold out either.

I eat soup year round and always have a bunch in my freezer.

So when I ran across this recipe last Fall I knew I would be making it.

Not too long after finding it, I made it and it was so darn delicious!

I've made it a few more times and knew I had to share because it's that good!

And the best part is that it's made in the slow cooker!

So not only is it really tasty, but it's super easy to make too.

Let me show you how simple it really is.

The Goods:

Chicken Breasts

Yellow Onion

Garlic

Jalapenos

Corn

Bell Pepper

Black Beans

Cilantro

Diced Tomatoes

Tomato Paste

Chicken Broth

Cayenne Pepper

Chili Powder

Cumin

Pepper Jack Cheese

Place your raw chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.

Add your diced bell pepper, jalapeno, onion and garlic.

Next add your dice tomatoes, black beans and corn.

Now time to add the chicken broth.

And finally the spices and tomato paste.

Stir everything up until it's mixed well.

Cook on high for four and a half hours.

Stir in minced cilantro and shredded pepper jack cheese.

Cook for about 30 more minutes.

Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred.

Return to soup, mix in and serve yourself a bowl!

Dig in and enjoy as is!

Or add something extra like soup cream or avocado!!!

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Adapted from Carolina Charm

2 large Chicken Breasts

1 Large Yellow Onion - Diced

4 Cloves Garlic - Minced

2 Large Jalapenos - Minced

2 Cups Frozen Corn

1 Bell Pepper - Diced

1 Can Black Beans - Rinsed and Drained

1 Bunch Cilantro - Minced

(2) 14.5 Ounce Cans Diced Tomatoes

1/2 Cup Tomato Paste

3 Cups Chicken Broth

1/2 to 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

2 Teaspoons Chili Powder

2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin

1/2 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese - Shredded

1. Place your raw chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Add your diced bell pepper, jalapeno, onion and garlic.
3. Next add your dice tomatoes, black beans and corn.
4. Now time to add the chicken broth.
5. And finally the spices and tomato paste.
6. Stir everything up until it's mixed well.
7. Cook on high for four to four and a half hours.
8. Stir in minced cilantro and shredded pepper jack cheese and cook for about 30 more minutes.
9. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. 
10. Return to soup, mix in and serve yourself a bowl!

Favorite Memorial Day Recipes!

Happy Friday you guys!!!

I'm back today for another Friday Link Up!

This week, I'm linking up with THREE different groups.

Make sure to check them all out at the bottom of this post!

Since it's the Friday before Memorial Day,
and I'm sure lots of people will be hosting or attending BBQ's
I figured today I'd share with you guys my

FIVE FAVORITE MEMORIAL DAY FOODS!!!

Dad's Lemon Pepper Chicken
I just made this last weekend and love it just as much as I did as a child.
It's so easy and would make a great addition to any BBQ.

Homemade BBQ Sauce and Spice Rub
Maybe you're looking for more of a BBQ flavor?
Then whip up some spicy BBQ sauce or rub for some chicken or ribs!

Inez's Turkey Burgers
These turkey burger have SO much flavor!
And not only are they super easy, but can be prepped ahead of time too.

Asian Quinoa Salad
This would make an amazing side dish for any Memorial Day event.
And if there's leftovers, it can be enjoyed for a few days after!

Pizza Quinoa Bites

These would make a great appetizer.

And since they taste like pizza, kids will probably love them too!

Hope you all have an amazing and safe Memorial Day weekend!!!

Now for more Friday Link Up Fun, check out the blogs below!

Andrea and Erika's blogs from Friday Favorites.

April and Christina's blogs from 5 on Friday.

Karli and Amy's blogs from oh hey friday!