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Author: Courtney

Brown Sugar Oven Roasted Carrots

Brown Sugar Oven Roasted Carrots

I don’t talk nearly enough about carrots. I mean, I truly think this is the first time I’ve ever really brought them up! That baffles me because I actually REALLY like carrots. They are great with hummus, add a ton of sweetness if you’re juicing 

Mini Mac and Cheese Pot Pies

Mini Mac and Cheese Pot Pies

So in my New Year’s post, I said I was going to be healthier, but that I wasn’t going to cut out all the cheese and pasta. Here’s proof! I wanted to make these little mac and cheese pot pies because I apparently just cannot 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy 2014! I hope your NYE was everything you’d hoped it would be. My plans changed and I ended up being home in West Virginia for the night, but I really can’t complain! I watched Bridesmaids, drank champagne and actually took time to reflect on 

Happy Holidays from Mac + Molly!

Happy Holidays from Mac + Molly!

What an amazing month! I know I can’t be the only one that still thinks the winter holidays are the best time of the entire year. Family, friends, food, drinks, dogs, love, movies, home and everything else in between! Molly sure has been a busy 

Festive Cranberry Margaritas

Festive Cranberry Margaritas

What is it about the holidays that puts me into cocktail mode? I think it’s because I love nothing more than to curl up with my 57 Hallmark movies on the DVR with a drink in my hand and a puppy on my lap. Today 

Peach Hot Toddy

Peach Hot Toddy

The holidays are officially here. I will be heading back to Michigan this Saturday (my birthday!) to see my boyfriend’s family and then over to West Michigan to visit my own right after Christmas. We’ve gotten pretty good at splitting our time during the holidays, 

Sweet Potato Hash

Sweet Potato Hash

Sometimes I eat something I make and I say, “I think this is the best thing I’ve ever made.” This was one of those things. I am absolutely obsessed with sweet potatoes lately. We’ve been eating them baked in the oven and I decided to 

Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Home Cook

Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Home Cook

In case you haven’t noticed, it is already December. If you’re not psycho like me (in my defense, I work for a deals website) you might still have some shopping to do! I’ve taken some inspiration from my personal list, plus things I have and