Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Growing up I would frequent a chain restaurant called Bugaboo Creek with my friend and her family and I remember thinking at the time that they served THE BEST mashed potatoes. Wikipedia tells me that Bugaboo Creek closed its last location in 2016, but my affinity for their mashed potatoes lives on. Have you noticed […]
Chicken Bacon Ranch Meatloaf
I LOVE meatloaf. Always have. Since TODAY is my 30th birthday, I found it fitting to post a meatloaf recipe and here’s why. My mom always cooks me a birthday dinner. For the past 15 years, that birthday dinner has always been one of two things. The first option is meatloaf and mashed potatoes. The […]
Coconut Almond Clusters
Merry Christmas Eve! I can’t believe the day that so many people look forward to all year long (myself included) is finally here. A few weeks back I talked about how it didn’t really feel like Christmas yet. Well, it STILL doesn’t feel like Christmas to me! If it doesn’t feel like Christmas today, I’m […]
Peppermint Patty Protein Shake
Yes yes, I am aware that this is my THIRD peppermint post this month. But you know what’s the worst? When you buy a special ingredient for ONE recipe and then you don’t know what the heck else to do with the remainder of said ingredient. So if you, like me, purchased a bottle of […]
Snickerdoodle Energy Balls
I know these little tasters look just like donut holes, but, surprise! They’re actually energy balls. Not only are they energy balls, but they are holiday themed energy balls because I know that this is just what your December is missing! It’s what my December was missing anyway. In truth, I created this recipe with […]
Peppermint Cookie Bark
Any kind of chocolate bark is a favorite of mine during the holiday season. As a bonus, it’s super simple to make and it’s a great thing to make with kids. It’s great for holiday bake sales and it would make a thoughtful teacher’s gift as well. So here is my spin on peppermint bark! […]
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
Am I nuts for asking you to roast some sweet potatoes and then add them to a soup, instead of simply cooking the potatoes right in the broth? Maybe. I guess you’ll just have to trust me when I tell you that by roasting the sweet potatoes instead of simply boiling them in broth, the […]
Candied Nuts
Is it even the holidays if there aren’t Candied Nuts at your parties and gatherings? I’m going to say no. Definitely not. So I’m here to make your day, yet again! These Candied Nuts are a cleaned up version of the crap you see in stores around the holidays. My spin on Candied Nuts contain […]
Peppermint Brownies
We’ve officially reached the season of peppermint everything, and I am here for it. We’ve survived and surpassed pumpkin season and are now on to a new flavor profile that the food marketing gods insist that we consume in mass quantities. I’ve never been a huge peppermint fan, but this year I purchased a bottle […]
Vegan Hot Chocolate
Happy December! Writing that freaked me out just a little bit. 2019 has really flown by so far and there’s no sign of it slowing down whatsoever. Holiday recipes are in full swing over here in The Hungry Hungry Hiker kitchen and what better way to kick off Christmas recipes than with classic hot chocolate? […]