Fall time is pumpkin time. Even though I think apple is the superior fall flavor (don’t attack me!) it’s pretty much a basic fact that pumpkin everything is a necessity for fall. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin this and pumpkin that. And now, you’ll be able to make baked pumpkin donuts! These cake donuts are…
Author: Bree
Ugh, Thanksgiving: My Family Isn’t Celebrating It
So, I know I usually post these on Mondays but, I wanted to get this out there here and now. It’s November, which for a lot of Americans means it’s time to gear up for Thanksgiving. However, this year is going to look a bit different for my family. A couple months ago, we told…
Cheesy Chicken Stuffing Cups
These chicken stuffing cups make a super yummy and filling lunch. Kids will love them, guaranteed. Also, Thanksgiving is coming up and this is a great recipe for leftover turkey and stuffing too! Taking only about 30 minutes, this recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. Let’s get started! Special Ingredients or Equipment Needed: One of…
Halloween Baskets: A New Halloween Tradition
As everyone knows, when covid struck last year, everything was different. All of our plans had to change and it was sometimes hard to cope. One of my favorite holidays is Halloween. I was bummed when it wasn’t safe for kids to go trick or treating last year. But, so that we could still celebrate,…
Smoked Salmon Pinwheels with Dill and Spinach
As a busy parent, I’m constantly looking for quick meal ideas. Wraps are always great for this purpose. That being said, these smoked salmon pinwheels are a super quick and easy lunch that my family really enjoyed. So, here we go! Special Ingredients and Equipment Needed: For these smoked salmon pinwheels, there aren’t any special…
Cran-apple Smoked Chicken Breasts
Everyone knows at this point that I love all things fall. Scary movies, apple cider, pumpkin patches, etc. So when we got our Traeger smoker this year, I knew I wanted to try out some smoked fall dishes. So, for my first official smoker recipe here at Growing Up Garlicky, I made these delectable cran-apple…
Cabin Life: Our First Vacation with a Toddler
How can an immuno-compromised family with a toddler who can’t be vaccinated for covid still go on a fun vacation during a pandemic? Well, that’s exactly what we did when we chose to stay in a super cute cabin in Packwood, WA. We all had a really great time despite a few hiccups the first…
Oktoberfest Burgers with Beer Cheese Spread
Oh man, you guys NEED to try this recipe. There is absolutely a reason why I wanted to expedite this one so that you can make these burgers this October. These take all of the flavors of Germany and wrap them in one nice, neat little package. Without further ado, here is my recipe for…
Thick and Hearty Meatball Stew
Hey everyone! I’m sure you’re sensing a theme here, but I’m READY for fall. I’m talking warm sweaters, pumpkin patches, and the best part of all? Soups and stews and crockpots, oh my! That brings me to today’s delicious recipe which is perfect. Today I’ll show you how to make a quick, easy and delicious…
Horror Movies: My Top 31 for Halloween
Hey everyone! As you all likely know by now, I loooooove horror movies. My sisters and I grew up watching them. I started watching them when I was about 5 years old and I have several memories from those times. I even have a tattoo sleeve of some of my favorite horror characters (that I’m…