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Strawberry Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats

Chocolate crisp rice cereal mixed with melted marshmallows and freeze dried strawberries. This strawberry chocolate rice crispy treats are the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day. Happy early Valentine’s Day! As you know by now, I’m Andrea from the blog, Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m so excited to share with you this brand new Valentine’s Day inspired rice crispy treats. This month is all about strawberries and chocolate. At least to me, anyways. So I wanted to share a dessert … [Read more...]

Smoky Chicken and Sausage Chili

Warm, comforting chili filled with chicken, sausage, and veggies. This smoky chicken and sausage chili is delicious, healthy and perfect for the winter. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back this month on Ask Anna to share a warm and cozy dish perfect for weathering through the winter cold. It’s been so cold lately. Heavy rains and strong winds on the West Coast, snow storms on the East Coast. Wherever you are, winter is officially here. And all I want are … [Read more...]

Salted Caramel Apple Turnovers

Puff pastries filled with cinnamon apples and drizzled with salted caramel, these salted caramel apple turnovers are simple to make and delicious. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower. I’m back on Ask Anna this month to share with you another treat, perfect for entertaining. Can you believe we’re already well into December? Just a couple short weeks until the new year, and I know that it’s going to go by pretty fast. Especially since there are so many holiday related … [Read more...]

Sea Salt Caramels

The combination of sweet caramel, crunchy sea salt crystals, and dark chocolate make these sea salt caramels impossible to put down and the perfect treat for any occasion. Years ago we were in Seattle, one of our favorite cities, and stopped in for a drink at a Restaurant named Purple. We sat at the bar and ordered a glass of wine, and checking out their dessert menu I noticed they had sea salt caramels on there, so of course I had to order them. They were incredible. So incredible that I … [Read more...]

Easy Pumpkin Spice Latte

Strongly brewed coffee with some added pumpkin goodness, makes this pumpkin spice latte the perfect Fall pick me up. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower. I’m back this month to share with you this pumpkin spice latte, a fall favorite for so many of us and a great pick me up for those chilly mornings. It’s really starting to feel like fall. And some days, it even feels like we skipped right over fall and moved straight to winter, especially on days when it’s cold and … [Read more...]

Maple Fig Crumble – The Perfect Autumn Dessert

Caramelized figs topped with a buttery, crumble topping. This maple fig crumble is the perfect individually sized dessert for an early autumn dessert. Hi! I’m Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and this month I’m back to share with you a brand new dessert that’s perfect for early fall. As summer officially ended and the short fall season begins, figs are available in abundance. I’ve noticed that figs are one of those fruits people either really love or they really don’t. Which … [Read more...]

Pasta Carbonara with Pan Seared Scallops

Pasta carbonara tossed with fresh corn and pan seared scallops is easier than it sounds! This Pasta Carbonara with Pan Seared Scallops is easy to make and delicious, a great choice for a weeknight dinner. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower. I’m back on Ask Anna this month to share with you a brand new recipe. With summer coming to an end, it’s back to school and back to work. So I thought I’d share with you this twist to the classic pasta carbonara. After returning … [Read more...]

Honey Chipotle Chicken Grain Bowls

Mixed grains topped with shredded honey chipotle chicken, roasted vegetables, and mixed greens, then drizzled with honey balsamic vinaigrette. This honey chipotle chicken grain bowl is so delicious, beautiful and healthy! Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back on Ask Anna this month to share with you a brand new recipe. Can you believe that we’re already in August and summer is coming to an end soon? I feel like I’ve barely had time to enjoy it since I’ve been … [Read more...]