It’s easy to go to the store and pick up pre-made cookies. I know, we’ve all been there. You’re tired, stressed, the kids are driving …

Next time your crew is on a hot run through Coruscant, stop by Dex’s Diner and try their bantha milk. Rich and refreshing, nothing rivals …

This hearty soup, which can be considered more of a stew for its thick chunks of vegetable goodness, is a big crowd pleaser, which is …

I love hanging out at the coffee house as much as anyone else, but sometimes I just want to stay home, curled up with a …

Star Wars Princess Leia cupcakes is probably one of my favorite things EVER for a Star Wars themed birthday party. My family is all in …

Butternut Squash Soup is one of the BEST things to make with your Butternut Squash. This is the best Butternut Squash Soup recipe of ALL …

Want another amazingly crazy crazy cake recipe? Last week I shared our Vanilla Crazy Cake and not even kidding – y’all went nuts. Get ready to strap …

If you’ve ever lived in the south, you know we love our cornbread. Now, you might be tempted to buy yours from a store in …

I love cooking in my slow cooker. It’s like a magical box you put raw food in and a wonderful meal pops-out! But some nights, …

We all have our favorite Halloween candies. My mom is all about the chocolates. My brother would straight up steal anything sour out of your …

If your grandma didn’t make homemade fried chicken when you were growing up, your grandma did you wrong. It’s a right of passage to sit …

Potatoes were SO last century. And french fries? Blech! Between the sluggish carb overload and the finger-coating grease, the only time you should want french …

Nothing tastes better on a cold winter day than a drink that heats you from the inside out. And that’s exactly what this sinfully delicious …

Valentine’s Day hasn’t always been my favorite holiday. I remember in high school everyone would receive carnations in class and I’d sit there all grumbly …

You want to give your sweetheart something nice and sweet this Valentine’s Day, right? Something smooth, chocolatey, memorable… Something they’ll think about on those days …

If anyone were to ask me, “What is the one thing you’d want to eat if you could eat nothing else for the rest of …

Next time you’re craving a little extra chocolate in your hot chocolate, make these adorable Hot Chocolate Spoons. Think about it…what better way to make …

Confession: I always thought I’d hate bread pudding. The name itself does not sound appetizing. It sounds like bread that’s been sitting in goop for …

Getting ready for a Halloween party with kids can be stressful enough (I’m talking to you, grease paint), but trying to decide on a fun …

Are you looking for a way to turn your Halloween dinner into a fun and spooky event?  These Mummy Meatballs are it!  Serve with a side …

I love cherry season. I love adding cherries in pretty much anything. I’ll make cherry pie, cherry turnovers, cherry ice cream, cherry cinnamon rolls and, …

If you’re like me, you’re pretty anxious right now. The world sucks. It’s scary, there’s threats of war, of nukes, of nazi’s (who apparently worry …

I’ve been feeling sluggish for the past few weeks. I keep thinking if I just lose a few pounds or workout or something I’ll get …

The holidays are filled with temptations to eat unhealthy treats. It’s Ok to indulge a bit, but include a few healthy appetizers in your offerings …

If, when the day comes, I get to choose how I’m going to die it’s gonna be death by chocolate. I can even imagine it: …

Dear Five-Year-Old Me: I know there were a lot of things you wanted but never got. You wanted to ride Dash for your birthday, but …

The seasons of being trapped inside during stormy, cold weather is upon us and kids are already starting to go a little stir crazy. “Can …

Let’s face it, there’s a lot of really bad pizza out there. Not that we won’t still eat it, but sometimes we eat it out …

I know, I know– Trix are for kids and all that, but I’ve decided these Trix Cupcakes are so delicious that I am totally breaking …

There are only a few more short weeks until the new Star Wars movie comes out! Okay, so actually maybe a few more than a …

Are you ready for some football? We are! And to get my kids into the action, we’re making these Cartoon Football Cookies. Okay, truth is …

You’re the reason your salmon sucks. No, no, it’s true. Maybe you’ve even convinced yourself you hate salmon…a delicious meat…and that you can’t understand why …

Some of my favorite Halloween memories from growing up were hanging out with the family watching monster movies. My favorite, by and far, was Young …

Sometimes in life, you have to put your stamp on things. Look at something you love, hold out your hand and tell the world, “Back …

Making Halloween cookies with kids is hauntingly fun. And these Ghost Nutter Butters are no exception. Super easy to make, cute as can be, and …

Yes, I’m aware that this drink looks like something a regular, everyday guy would drink to become a superhero. But ignoring the obvious fact that you …

Star Wars is coming! And in celebration of what we’re lovingly calling ‘Nerd Christmas’ in my house, I’ve made these Star Wars Ewok Granola Bars …

Anyone worth their Halloween salt is a fan of Jack Skellington and Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. No, no, it’s true. I mean, Jack Skellington …

There is something magical about neapolitan ice cream. Something about those layers of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla together that make it so much more than …

Say hello and Happy Halloween to the grossest-looking thing you will ever enjoy drinking. This Booger Beer Cocktail is made with Guinness, marshmallow cream, and yes, …

Fall is fast approaching, but here in Texas it’s still hot as – well, it’s really, really hot. If you’re still stuck in the sun …

Now, when you think about candy corn, you probably don’t have thoughts like, “Gee, I wonder how I can turn these into lava.” This is, …

Halloween is coming, and so are all the monsters, ghouls, ghosts, and gross slimy things you can imagine. True confession: We here at Totally The …

Now that school is starting all over the country, breakfast is becoming something a lot of parents dread. We don’t want to send our kids …

Bring the delicious snap, crackle, and pop of Rice Krispie cereal to your candied apples with this delicious (and oh so cute) Rice Krispie Caramel …

Every year in the high end grocery stores around here, I can find caramel apple pies that have cheddar baked into and onto the crust. …

I love s’mores. I have made them about a billion different ways, but I think my favorite way of all to make them is in …

There are people in your life right now who are going to tell you that you can’t have everything. You need to get rid of …

Cold weather is coming. I promise. This isn’t like some Game of Thrones threat, where we all know that winter might not ever actually arrive. …

When I was in school – you know, back when dinosaurs walked the earth – lunch was easy. A sandwich, apple or carrot slices, and …

When I was a little kid, fall meant a few things I could be sure of: school was starting, it would get cold, pumpkin seeds …

This is the time of year where everyone and their great uncle start craving pumpkin spice…and we here at Totally The Bomb have your back. …

The truth is a lot of us worked really hard to get into our bikini bodies. Months of diet, exercise, and staring longingly at cakes …

Candy apples are probably my favorite part of the changing seasons. Apples are already so delicious in the fall, but once you start adding candy, …

If you haven’t latched onto the chocolate covered chips craze yet, you haven’t lived. Really. There’s just something amazing about that salty/sweet/creamy taste that makes …

It’s almost inhuman how delicious this Pound of Flesh Apple Whiskey Beer is, yet when it comes to bringing you amazing tastes, we’re willing to …

I think every family has birthday traditions, and mine is no different. The birthday person always picks their favorite dinner – lasagna for me – and their …

With summer coming to a close, it’s time to whip out the last of our summer drinks and enjoy the last of the fireflies in …

Almost nothing says summer like cooking hamburgers on a grill, but sometimes it’s either too hot or too wet outside and that can really ruin …

Summer is almost over which means we need to start thinking of Fall. I fall in love with Fall every year. Fall crafts, Fall Recipes, and …

I got a crush! No, this isn’t me swooning over some hottie. No way. I’m talking about a Strawberry Vodka Slush Crush. It has all the …

Put the ease in easy with this Bloody Mary Cocktail. Add in a few simple garnishes, and maybe some flare of your own, and this …

We couldn’t be TOTALLY THE BOMB if we didn’t like things that were da’ bomb like bath bombs for example. Well, we could but it …

My nephew loves yellow. LOVES it. It’s his favorite color, his favorite socks, he even wants a yellow room at some point (but he shares …

You are a sexy, sexy beast. You work hard, play hard, dye hard with a vengeance (your hair, maybe, probably…let’s face it – we all …

Dear Parents: Summer is here and I’m guessing your little darlings are already starting to press buttons you didn’t even know you possess. Next time …

I don’t think there is a way for me to over-emphasize how much I love apple pie. It might be America’s Favorite Pie, but for …

I am a chocoholic. I am a born of the cloth, down to my DNA, can’t fight the beat (and why would I want to?) …

Next weekend we’re having a big bar-b-que at my parent’s house and everyone is bringing something. My brother usually brings a jalapeño brisket, my other …

Once upon a time I dreamed of building a farm-to-table pizza restaurant. I loved the idea of everything (or as much as possible) being grown …

As the temperature rises each year, so does my need for ceviche. Shrimp ceviche is super easy to make, and has an incredible fresh flavor …

Sometimes it is a chore just to get out of bed. Add in thoughts of having to take care of other human beings (aka your …

In the past four weeks, I’ve been to four – count them – four dinner parties. I don’t know what it is about spring that …

This past weekend I visited with my parents and ate dinner at their home. For dessert we enjoyed a strawberry tart, but to be honest, the …

Kids LOVE Minecraft…and they will LOVE you when you make this Minecraft Creeper Chocolate Candy. Whether for a Minecraft-themed party, or just an afternoon snack …

Bippity Boppity Boo, this Cinderella Glass Slipper candy is just for you! No fairy godmother or royal prince necessary when it comes to these delicious and …

Way too much of my time is spent running around on weekday mornings trying to pull together sack lunches, rush breakfasts and last-minute snacks for …

Homemade cookies are impressive. Always impressive. They’re one of those things that make people feel like you really put in an effort. Thing is, though, …

My family loves spaghetti. It’s probably one of our favorite sit down meals. Fresh tomato sauce, so many veggies, a tossed salad, maybe a nice …

I started making candy when I was still in the single digits (maybe eight?) and living in Louisiana. There was something amazing about watching simple …

Food was such a big part of my family life growing up, and there are some recipes that have been handed through my family for …

Sometimes you just need a little chocolate to make it through the day. These Mini Chocolate Chip Pretzel Donuts definitely help. Drizzle on the sweet chocolate glaze, …

We all know someone who tries every fad diet on the market. We love them, we support them, and sometimes we just want to eat …

Donuts were a staple in my home growing up. Sunday morning’s for breakfast, birthday’s, when we were running late to school…didn’t matter what the occasion, …

M-I-crooked letter-crooked letter-I-crooked letter-crooked letter-I-hump back-hump back-I was the first big word I learned to spell. As well as I can remember I was in …

I’m going to start with the entirely honest disclosure of I have no idea where this recipe came from. I was at my mom’s house the …

I like to breathe. I like to sleep. Heck, I like to breathe when I sleep. That’s not always the case when it comes to …

Every spring I start to crave lemons. Maybe it’s the months living as a shut-in, or the lack of vitamin c-bearing fruits winter has to …

My dad’s favorite cake of all time is pineapple upside down cake. When I was a teenager, I made it for him every year for …

It’s so important to eat healthy and teach our kids healthy eating habits, but sometimes it’s nice to break away and do something fun, too. …

Too many people think of Patron as a one-trick-pony-tequila made for just a margarita. But there’s just so much more Patron can do–it’s just so …

Nothin’ says lovin’ like brownies in the oven. And seriously, these Classic Brownies have love written all over them. Whether it’s for a birthday, or just …

You only think you hate Brussels Sprouts. This Roasted Honey and Tabasco Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe is here to prove you wrong. I used to …

Are you craving doughnut holes, but don’t want to go to the bakery? These Fried Biscuit Doughnut Holes are delicious and super easy to make! …

These Gluten Free Quiche Muffins are the savory, delicious answer to the gluten-free question you didn’t know you were asking! Seriously, they’re that good. To …

In my house we are all about the unicorn poop. We’ve made unicorn poop cookies, cakes, and even veggie dip! But today we made these adorable …

Just because your kids want boring, crustless grilled cheese doesn’t mean you can’t play with your food! The following recipe for Grilled Cheese Caprese is Grilled …

I like to have ingredients on hand to pull together a pretty dessert on short notice for those last minute dinner parties or afternoon guests. …

When I think about baking, cookies and cakes often come to mind. I’m exploring ways to eat healthier even with my baked goods. What I …

Maple Glazed Chicken. Let me say that again, Maple Glazed Chicken! Just writing that makes me hungry because it’s just so very good. Oh, and …