Hello to the first weekend of 2024!

This holiday season just absolutely flew by and I feel like Iโ€™m still playing a bit of catch up in terms of getting back to regular life. How will you be enjoying your weekend? I was hoping weโ€™d get a wonderful snow storm, but it looks like the big snow is going to miss us.

On Brown Eyed Baker This Week

YOUR Favorites! Bestsellers December 2023ย โ€“ A roundup of the things I shared that you all loved the most!

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Classic Meatloaf Recipeย โ€“ After trying dozens of others, I am convinced this is the best meatloaf recipe you'll ever find. It's loaded with flavor, simple to prepare, and topped with a homemade glaze that totally makes it.

Two slices of meatloaf on a white plate atop a bed of mashed potatoes and roasted broccolini.

Friday Things #505ย โ€“ A Christmas break recap, January recipes, new TV shows, and moreโ€ฆ

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1.ย Buffalo Chicken Dip

2.ย Classic Beef Chili

3.ย Grandmaโ€™s Banana Nut Bread

4.ย Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

5.ย Easy Hashbrown Casserole

1.ย Chip Clips (Pack of 16)

2.ย Affresh Coffee Maker Cleaner (Pack of 3 tablets)

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3.ย Oven Thermometer

4.ย Large Silicone Dough Mat (currently 50% off)

5.ย OxiClean White Revive Laundry Whitener

This Time in Years Pastโ€ฆ

These recipes hit the site during this same week in previous yearsโ€ฆ

2021: Classic Buttermilk Scones / Buttermilk Fried Chicken

2016: Slow Cooker Gnocchi in Creamy Pork Sauce

2013: Bourbon Slush

2012: Basic Green Smoothie / Oatmeal Carmelita Bars

2011: Oatmeal Muffins with Dates, Cranberries and Pecans

2010: Rugelach

2008: Brown Sugar-Pecan Shortbread Cookies

What I Bookmarked This Week

Love this very different spin on brie for a fabulous appetizer >> Whipped Brie with Rosemary Maple Bacon

I made this creamy pasta dish (mine was creamier than the pictures looks!) for dinner this week and it was super easy and delicious. I left out the Italian seasoning.

Talk about melted cheese goodness >> Baked Gruyere in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic

Iโ€™ve never seen cinnamon rolls rolled like this and honestly, it seems pretty genius and like a much better technique!

Big Mac sliders, yes please!

Have a delicious weekend!