I can’t believe it took almost 4 years of marriage for me to learn that classic peanut butter cookies are Mr.Allen’s second favorite cookie. I feel like I barely know my husband… He has never turned down a cookie I ever made so I just assumed he liked them all equally. He walked in the […]

I don’t think I have a favorite cookie anymore. These Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies are making it hard for me to choose! Ever since I started my little cookie project, I LOVE them all. The Mini Chocolate Chip cookies are a perfect little pick me up where as Texas Tea Cakes are there to remind me […]

It’s cherry season! The cherries are a rich, red hue, and super sweet. They are delicious as a snack when chilled and even better baked into this delicious Almond Cherry Crisp. FIND THE RECIPE HERE!

  I recently got the opportunity to volunteer with the Periwinkle Foundation and host a fun  kid- friendly cooking class at their day camp! We made three delicious snacks without the use of an oven or stove and the kids had a great time.   The Periwinkle Foundation is located here in Houston, Texas and […]

These strawberries and cream bliss balls are stored in the fridge and perfect for snacking or for a small treat without feeling too indulgent. They would also be great tossed in kids lunches (if your school allows treats made with nuts.)

I asked some of my readers awhile back: If they had a blender If they used it for anything other than smoothies The results: Majority have a blender but they only use it for smoothies. That is SUCH a waste of an amazing appliance! My blender is one of my top 5 favorite kitchen tools. […]

Peanut butter cookies are a classic. I’m talking about the kind with the criss cross pattern on the top and are a little soft in to middle. I wanted to add my own spin to the classic. We ALWAYS have peanut butter cups laying around the house. My entire family has a soft spot for […]

A few years ago, I had opportunity to volunteer making meals for the Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City. That was one of my first instances of using food to comfort and connect. Jeff and I weren’t quite married and I was one of the youngest women in the Chief’s Women’s Organization.  We made a […]

It doesn’t get any better than a no-bake recipe. If you don’t have to actually bake anything, that pretty much leaves you with a little mixing and 20 minutes of chilling. These no-bake bars are better than anything you can buy prepackaged at the store and you can recognize every ingredient used! They are nutty, […]

It has been my number one kitchen challenge to cram more veggies into our meals. My daughter is getting picky and these tasty muffins make me feel a little less guilty about my midday pickup. Best part: I don’t miss one bit of that indulgent feeling. Zucchini was one of the first vegetables I took […]

Typically, Valentine’s Day= Chocolate. But here on First and Full, I thought I would change it up with these delicious Homemade Pop- Tarts: Cherry- Berry Pop Tarts. I’m embarrassed by how many pop-tarts I ate growing up. I was a huge fan of the s’more variety but the strawberry were a close second. There was something addictive […]

Cookies are one of my favorite treats to serve a crowd. Cupcakes can be messy, cake is a bit labor intensive and requires a fork to eat, but cookies— cookies are a fuss free dessert. These Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft but a little chewy with slightly crisp edges. The small size just make […]