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Orange Julius Fudge

May 21, 2013

Ready to go back in time with me? Anyone remember going to the mall as a teen in big plastic hoop earrings, wearing BIG hair and jeans rolled up at the bottom? Don’t forget the shirt hanging off one shoulder, the two pairs of colored socks, and the bright pink lipgloss? Yeah, that was me [...]

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Coffee Time

May 17, 2013

Yeah! It’s Friday! This was a long week here at the Shugary house, but we are looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend with the grandparents! Grab your coffee and let’s chat! I’ve got some delicious recipes coming to the blog soon, but was wondering what kind of food do YOU want to see me [...]

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Peanut Butter CHUNKY Cookies

May 15, 2013

Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter cookies: chunky peanut butter with chocolate chunks for the perfect cookie combination! #chocolate #peanutbutter

Chunky Peanut Butter cookie recipe filled with Chocolate Chunks! Time to indulge on some delicious cookies! Warm peanut butter cookies are delicious in their own right. These peanut butter cookies are no exception. When given the choice, I always choose chunky peanut butter. Sadly, our giant jar of chunky PB is like the red headed [...]

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Banana Split Smoothie and Giveaway

May 14, 2013

Banana Split Smoothie: indulge in a delicious, healthy treat that won

Remember when I talked about moderation, exercise and healthy eating? Today not only do I have a delicious Banana Split smoothie recipe, but a giveaway for some CUTE workout clothes from Albion Fit! Hopefully this will inspire you to get healthy! Let’s first talk food…then we will get to the fun giveaway! One of my [...]

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Cookies and Cream S’mores Bars

May 12, 2013

Happy Mother’s Day! Today I count my blessings for my four beautiful children! I am the luckiest mom in the world. Summer is coming soon, we only have 3 weeks left of school. Summer brings BBQ’s, potlucks and camping. And you know what that means…S’MORES! I’ve said it before on the blog, and I’ll say [...]

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Coffee Time with Shugary Sweets

May 10, 2013

Grab your cup of coffee. Be prepared to drool. Most Drool Worthy Photo: Caramelized Banana Sticky Buns These sticky buns from Heather Christo are made with a banana puree and sliced bananas. Topped with sticky caramel sauce. This is happening in my kitchen. SOON! I’m Loving It: Shari’s Berries Truffles and Gift sets I was recently sent [...]

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Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef

May 9, 2013

Another slow cooker dinner recipe! Balsamic Shredded Beef is perfect when you crave comfort food but don’t want to turn on the oven! I think I’ve mentioned it once or twice that I love my Slow Cooker! We seriously use it for dinner recipes 3-4 times a week. With after school activities as well as [...]

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Chocolate Orange Cookies

May 7, 2013

Orange Cake mix cookies rolled in mini Chocolate morsels! An irresistible cookie combination! I know I have mentioned this many times, but Monday’s at our house are cookie baking day! I love starting our week off with fresh baked cookies. Many times, it’s “regular chocolate chip” cookies, per my kids request. But sometimes I like [...]

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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles

May 5, 2013

One of my favorite treats on the blog are my Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough truffles. Today I have a Peanut Butter Cookie Dough version that is filled with Reese’s Pieces! You are going to love these! Anyone find themselves baking with the same ingredients? Like going through a phase? Right now I’m in a Reese’s [...]

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Coffee Time with Shugary Sweets

May 3, 2013

Last week I posted my first “Coffee Time” post and I think it was a hit! So I’m super excited to be here again. Sharing my ramblings with you. Grab your coffee…let’s do this! So I have been sitting down trying to plan out our summer. We have a big vacation driving West this year [...]

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A Perfect Dark Chocolate Brownie Recipe

May 2, 2013

Dark Chocolate Brownies: delicious, one bowl, from scratch fudgy brownie recipe #brownies

Rich, fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies. Simple. From Scratch. And Perfect. It occurred to me after posting THIS RECIPE, that I have never shared my favorite dark chocolate brownie recipe. I’ve just been hoarding it all this time. I’ve made brownie bites using a variation of this recipe…but haven’t share these dark fudge brownies. Until now. [...]

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Guacamole

May 1, 2013

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner! How about celebrating with some perfect Guacamole? I used to be scared of guacamole. Like, wouldn’t touch it with a ten foot pole. Ordered all my mexican food “no guac, no sour cream.” Then one day, I got brave. I forgot to ask for no guacamole, so [...]

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Lemon Meringue Fudge

April 29, 2013

Brace yourself. I’m about to make a declaration. An announcement. It’s huge. Are you ready??? “This Lemon Meringue Fudge is the best fudge I have ever made.” I know. It’s hard to believe. I mean. I’ve made Root Beer Fudge. Cinnabon Fudge. Cookies and Cream Fudge. Strawberry Swirl Fudge. So many flavors of fudge. But [...]

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No Bake Strawberry Eclair Cake

April 28, 2013

Strawberry Eclair Cake: a delicious, no bake dessert with strawberries, chocolate, grahams and pudding! #iceboxcake @shugarysweets

This Strawberry Eclair Cake is made using Cheesecake JELL-O in the filling. Plus there’s no oven needed which means it’s perfect for the warmer weather! Eclair Cake is one of my favorite desserts. It’s so easy to make too, and it feeds a crowd! If you’ve never made it before, it’s just layers of graham [...]

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Coffee Time with Shugary Sweets

April 26, 2013

So I thought it would be fun to have a new series here on Shugary Sweets. I don’t have a lot of friends. I mean, I do, but I don’t see them much. Cause I’m here. With you people. In my kitchen creating recipes or online sharing with all of you! So will you guys [...]

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Enchilada Beef Rollups

April 25, 2013

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. How about making some delicious Enchilada Beef Rollups! I seriously could eat Mexican food every single night. My husband loves it too, as do two of my kids. However, two of my children LOVE pasta. I would say they are part Italian, but they’re not. This dinner [...]

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Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

April 23, 2013

Delicious yet simple No Bake Cookies. These are for the true Peanut Butter Lover! I love the simplicity of a no-bake cookie. If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen me share a photo of a big pile of mulch. We spent our weekend weeding all our gardens and laying fresh mulch. While it [...]

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Chocolate Banana Muffins

April 21, 2013

Chocolate and Banana in one tasty bite! These Muffins are delicious slathered with Nutella or creamy butter. A few weeks ago I set out to make some banana muffins. And then it happened. Severe chocolate cravings. That’s how these chocolate banana muffins were born! This recipe makes 18 regular sized muffins, for my family we [...]

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Chocolate Brownies with Homemade Caramel Sauce and Salted Caramel Frosting

April 18, 2013

Dark Chocolate Brownies with Salted Caramel Frosting and Homemade Caramel Sauce: easy recipe for #caramel sauce! @shugarysweets

Homemade Caramel Sauce is delicious and easy! Perfectly paired with Dark Chocolate Brownies and Salted Caramel Frosting! I’ve been doing some recipe testing this week, and homemade caramel sauce was part of that testing. I tried this recipe and this recipe. Honestly, they were both delicious, the first one was a bit more work. The second one [...]

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

April 17, 2013

Need a quick and easy dinner idea? Try making some Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Use Pillsbury Pie Crust to make the crust on top, saves time and tastes delicious! Follow my blog on BlogLovin and never miss a post! I’m always looking for easy dinner recipe ideas. I bought a package of Pillsbury pie crusts [...]

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Lemon Blueberry Skillet Dump Cake (Nambe Giveaway)

April 16, 2013

Lemon Blueberry Skillet Dump Cake with Almond Whipped Cream: easy, no mess recipe with pantry ingredients! #dumpcake

I’ve got another awesome giveaway for you all this week. My friends over at Nambé are running a huge giveaway FOR YOU! One lucky winner will receive a set of 4 saute pans (from 8inch to 14inch), valued at over $650!! Nambé, known for museum-quality modern serving pieces, is moving to the stovetop. They’re launching a [...]

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iPad Mini and Erin Condren Folio {for YOU}

April 15, 2013

I have never waited to last minute to do my taxes. Until this year! Can you believe I am submitting them today. The very last day? I usually do them February 1st! Anyways, in light of it being TAX DAY, I think we should celebrate. With a FUN GIVEAWAY. I’ve teamed up with my blogging [...]

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Orange Cream and Nutella Turnovers

April 14, 2013

These turnovers are made super simple by using Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry! Half are made with Nutella and the other half are made with a Creamy Orange Cheesecake filling! You decide your favorite. I love making a simple treat that is so impressive. It makes me look like a rock star in the kitchen. I [...]

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Nutella Coffee Milkshake #CupofKaffe

April 11, 2013

Nutella Coffee Milkshakes: creamy delicious milkshakes with bits of #nutella and rich bold coffee! #CupofKaffe

Looking for a mid-afternoon treat? How about whipping up a Nutella Coffee Milkshake? It’s refreshing and delicious! I have a confession. I’m a bit of a coffee snob. Don’t get me wrong, I will drink bad coffee (that’s how much of an addict I am), but I definitely have my preferences. I love a nice, [...]