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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Puff Pastries

Puff pastries filled with sun-dried tomatoes, pesto and mozzarella cheese. These sun-dried tomato pesto puff pastries are delicious, simple to make, and perfect as an on the go snack. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back this week to share with you an amazing easy to make snack. We’re counting down the days until it’s Mother’s Day. It’s hard to believe that in another month, it’s going to be officially summer. I don’t even think I had time to enjoy spring yet and already half the year is almost gone. With Mother’s Day just days… Read More

Caramelized Banana Almond Oatmeal

Cinnamon vanilla almond oatmeal topped with caramelized maple bananas. This caramelized banana almond oatmeal is delicious and perfect for breakfast. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower. I’m back this month to share with you an amazing breakfast recipe that you’re sure to love. I can’t believe it’s already April. I just got back from vacation in New Orleans where I had indulged in Southern comfort food and as many beignets as I wanted. If you haven’t been to New Orleans before, I highly recommend going. The food is amazing, the culture is fun, and the architecture is… Read More

Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

Semi sweet chocolate bark piled with mini pretzels and drizzled with salted caramel. This salted caramel pretzel bark is simple to make and the perfect sweet and savory snack. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower. I’m back this month on Ask Anna to share with you one of my favorite chocolate barks. Are you a fan of chocolate? I’m a huge fan of chocolate. And since it’s my birthday month, I thought I would share with you one of my favorite snacks. I love that chocolate barks are so easy to make with so many different ways… Read More

Top Tips for Spring Cleaning with Natural Products

Cleaning is something we all have to do, but I hate thinking about how many nasty chemicals are washed down our drains every day. That’s why spring cleaning with natural products is the best thing to do! I’ve been making an effort for a while to switch my chemical-filled cleaning products for greener, more environmentally-friendly alternatives. If this is something you want to do too, I’m here to help you out! Today I’m sharing several different ways you can spring clean your home using completely natural cleaners. You can make most of them at home yourself using inexpensive things you… Read More

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 that is a combination of both. Rice crispy treats are simple to make with just a few ingredients. They take… 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 warm and comforting dishes to chase away the cold. One of my favorite go… Read More