Welcome to the Cooking Whims archive!
Cooking Whims was an active cooking blog from 2009 – 2015. I no longer update the blog, but please take a look around and enjoy the abundant amount of recipes from years of cooking and baking!
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Appetizers, Dips, Snacks, and Sides
- Avocado and Mushroom Quesadilla
- Banana Corn Fritters
- Beet Hummus
- Broccoli Cheese Bites
- Black Bean Dip
- Cranberry Couscous
- Deviled Eggs
- Garlic Sweet Potato Fries
- Green Tea Risotto
- Guacamole
- Homemade Hummus
- Homemade Baked Potato Chips
- Homemade Pita Chips
- Hungarian Mushroom Soup
- Microwaved Crispy Potato Chips
- Midwestern Deviled Eggs
- Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Energy Bites
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Roasted Tomatoes
- Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts
- Tasty Little Kale Chips
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Zucchini Cakes
Bars and Brownies
- Blondies
- Cream Cheese Apple Bars
- Fudge Brownies
- Fudge Brownies with Butterscotch Glaze
- Glazed Grasshopper Brownies
- Homemade Oatmeal Granola Bars
- King Arthur’s Flour Fudge Brownies
- Peanut Butter Blondies
- Pumpkin Brownie Bites
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
- Pumpkin Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
- Peanut Butter Nutella Brownies
- Resees Peanut Butter Bars
- Super Fudge Brownies
Breads
- Apple Flax Muffins
- Banana Blueberry Muffins
- Banana Bread
- Blueberry Corn Scones
- Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins
- Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread
- Dill Bread
- Earl Grey Tea Muffins
- Homemade Pretzels
- Honey Whole Wheat Bread
- Mini Whole Wheat Corn Muffins
- No Sugar Added Banana Bread
- Nutella Zucchini Bread
- Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
- Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Nutella Bread
- Rosemary and Olive Oil Focaccia
- Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Strawberry Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
- Whole Wheat Apple Muffins
Breakfast
- Bacon and Egg Muffin Cups
- Banana Blueberry Muffins
- Banana Corn Fritters
- Blueberry Corn Scones
- Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Homemade Oatmeal Granola Bars
- Potato Crusted Veggie Quiche
- Oatmeal Ricotta Buttermilk Pancakes
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Spinach, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Quiche
- Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
- Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
- Whole Wheat Apple Muffins
Burgers and Sandwiches
- Cannellini Bean and Sage Burgers
- Chickpea-Tahini Patties
- Lemon Chicken Pita Burgers
- Kidney Bean and Mushroom Burgers
- Hummus Turkey Burger with Cucumber-Feta Cheese
- Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Cakes and Cupcakes
- Blue Velvet Cake
- Cake Balls
- Chocolate Chip Cake
- Chocolate Birthday Bundt Cake
- Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Buttercream Frosting
- Chocolate Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream Frosting
- Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
- Chocolate Fudge Cake
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
- Chocolate Rum Cake
- Classic Whoopie Pies
- Devil’s Food Cake
- Hot Lava Cakes
- Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting
- Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Cakes
- Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte
- Sour Cream Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting
- Sour Cream Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting
- Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
- Vegan Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes
- Yellow Cake with Buttercream Frosting
Chicken
- 20 Minute Chicken Chili
- Apple Chicken Chili
- Apricot Chicken Drumsticks
- Baked Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs
- Buffalo Chicken Tenders
- Caramelized Onion Chicken with Raspberry Sauce
- Chicken with Blueberry Ginger Chutney
- Chicken Drumsticks with Red Beans and Rice
- Chicken Mango Chutney Stir Fry
- Chicken with Sweet Corn Potato Saute
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Chicken Salad with Curry Yogurt Sauce
- Cranberry Chicken
- Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
- Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki
- Curried Chicken and Rice
- Curried Chicken Fingers with Steamed Broccoli
- Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Honey Baked Chicken
- Honey Sesame Chicken
- Hungarian Paprika Chicken
- Italian Chicken in Foil Packets
- Mexican Chicken Bake
- Panko Coated Chicken Breasts
- Parmesan Thyme Chicken Nuggets
- Penne with Pesto Chicken and Tomatoes
- Roasted Apple and Onion Drumsticks
- Rosemary Chicken and Artichokes
- Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Potatoes
- Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
- Simple Chicken Parmesan
- Slow Cooker Roasted Chicken
- Spicy Coconut Curry Chicken
- Spicy Honey Chicken Thighs with Sauteed Chickpeas
- Spicy Salsa Chicken
- Soy-Glazed Cashew Chicken Wraps
- Sweet Crusted Chicken Nuggets
Cookies
- Apple Cookies
- Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Cadbury Creme Egg Stuffed Cookies
- Carrot Cake Cookies
- Chocolate Blackberry Sandwich Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate M&M Cookies
- Chocolate Meringue Cookies
- Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies
- Chocolate Crinkles
- Chocolate Zucchini Cookies
- Chewy Chocolate Drops
- Classic Sugar Cookies
- Crunchy & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
- Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies (No Butter)
- Hershey’s Chewy Chocolate Cookies
- King Arthur’s Flourless Fudge Cookies
- Lemon Sugar Cookies
- Martha Stewart’s Outrageous Chocolate Cookies
- Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Nutella Filled Cookie Cups
- Nutella Thumbprint Cookies
- Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Cookies
- Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
- Snickerdoodles
- The Best Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Three Ingredient Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Toll House Cookies
- Twix Cookies
Drinks
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Hot Chocolate Mix
- Hot cocoa
- Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
- Spiked Strawberry Smoothie
Fish
- Broiled Cumin-Spiced Tilapia
- Cheesy Tuna Pie
- Chickpea Tuna Patties
- Easy Tilapia Casserole
- Fish Tacos with Spicy Tomato Cucumber Salsa
- Panko-Parmesan Crusted Tilapia with Roasted Root Veggies
- Tuna Noodle Casserole
Meat
- Basic Beef Stew
- BBQ Flavored Meatballs
- Beef Stir Fry
- Boeuf Bourguignon
- Chili Corn Pie
- Cincinnati Chili
- Classic Meatloaf
- Garlic Meatballs
- Pan Fried Steak with Whiskey Cream Sauce
- Ropa Vieja
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Simple and Comforting Beef Chili
- Sirloin and Mushrooms over Angel Hair
- Two Bean Beef Chili
Other Sweets and Desserts
- Apple Pie
- Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Buckeye Balls
- Cadbury Creme Eggs
- Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
- Decadent Pumpkin Pie
- Easy Apple Pie
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
- Oreo Truffles
- Pretzel Kisses
- Quick and Easy Tiramisu
- Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte
- Simple Apple Pie
- Simply Delectable Apple Pie
- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
- Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pasta
- Baked Rotini with Mushrooms and Sausage
- Butternut Squash Tortellini with Wonton Wrappers
- Creamy Asiago Mushroom Rigatoni Bake
- Creamy Parmesan Orzo
- Greek Pasta Salad
- Green Tea Risotto
- Healthy and Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Bake
- Homemade Mac and Cheese
- Lasagna Roll-Ups
- Lemon Spaghetti with Asparagus
- Minestrone Pasta
- Orzo Italiano
- Pasta Shells with Garlic Chickpea Sauce and Grape Tomatoes
- Pasta with Zucchini and Eggplant
- Penne with Pesto Chicken and Tomatoes
- Pesto Pasta with a Soft Boiled Egg
- Poached Eggs in Pasta Sauce
- Pumpkin and Gouda Mac and Cheese
- Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
- Simply Satisfying Pasta Salad
- Sirloin and Mushrooms over Angel Hair
- Skillet Lasagna
- Skillet Gnocchi with Spinach and Beans
- Spaghetti with Romano Cheese and Grape Tomatoes
- Spinach and Cheese Cannellonis
- Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
- Tofu, Spinach, and Goat Cheese over Pasta
- Vegetarian Pad Thai
Pizza
Pork
Salads
Sauces
Soup, Stews, and Chili
- 20 Minute Chicken Chili
- African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew
- Black Bean and Corn Soup
- Butternut Squash Lentil Stew
- Carrot, Squash, and Curry Soup
- Chickpea Spinach Soup
- Chickpea Tomato Stew
- Creamy Corn and Chicken Soup
- Creamy Leek-Potato Soup
- Creamy Pumpkin Curry Soup
- Creamy Spinach and Goat Cheese Soup
- Crockpot Freezer Meal: Beef Stew
- Crockpot Freezer Meal: Chicken Cacciatore
- Crockpot Freezer Meal: Sausage and Peppers
- Crockpot Freezer Meal: South African BBQ Chicken
- Coconut Curry Lentil Soup
- Coconut Curry Soup
- Curried Kidney Beans
- Curried Pumpkin Apple Soup
- Curried Tomato Lentil Soup
- Four Bean Chili
- Hearty Potato and Carrot Soup
- Healthy Corn and Vegetable Soup
- Hungarian Mushroom Soup
- Mexican Tomato Noodle Soup
- Mushroom Hummus Soup
- Potato, Leek, and Spinach Soup
- Pumpkin, Bean, and Quinoa Chili
- Pumpkin Black Bean Chili
- Pumpkin Lentil Stew
- Ridiculously Easy Pea Soup
- Roasted Garlic Soup
- Simple and Comforting Beef Chili
- Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
- Summery Corn Chowder
- Two Bean Beef Chili
- Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
Turkey
Vegetables
Vegetarian
- African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew
- Artichoke and Goat Cheese Strata
- Avocado and Mushroom Quesadilla
- Baked Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Spinach
- Baked Tofu Stir Fry
- Baked Zucchini Fritters
- Black Bean, Quinoa, and Egg Casserole
- Black Bean and Quinoa Burritos
- Broccoli Cheese Bites
- Bulgur with Chickpeas, Mushrooms, and Zucchini
- Chickpea-Tahini Patties
- Chickpea Tomato Stew
- Cranberry Couscous
- Creamy Asiago Mushroom Rigatoni Bake
- Creamy Parmesan Orzo
- Crustless Kale and Quinoa Quiche
- Curried Kidney Beans
- Edamame, Tofu, and Apple Stir Fry
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Four Bean Chili
- Green Tea Risotto
- Goat Cheese and Couscous Stuffed Eggplant
- Kidney Bean and Mushroom Burgers
- Lasagna Roll-Ups
- Lasagna with Chickpeas
- Lemon Spaghetti with Asparagus
- Lentil Salad with a Dill Yogurt Dressing
- Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
- Minestrone Pasta
- Orzo Italiano
- Pasta Shells with Garlic Chickpea Sauce and Grape Tomatoes
- Pasta with Zucchini and Eggplant
- Pesto Pasta with a Soft Boiled Egg
- Potato Crusted Veggie Quiche
- Pumpkin Lentil Stew
- Quinoa Spinach Salad
- Quinoa with Corn, Black Beans, and Red Pepper
- Ratatouille
- Roasted Garlic Tomato Tart
- Roasted Italian Vegetables
- Roasted Tomatoes
- Roasted Onions Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun-dried Tomatoes
- Simple Cassoulet
- Simple Vegetable Soup
- Simply Satisfying Pasta Salad
- Skillet Gnocchi with Spinach and Beans
- Spaghetti with Romano Cheese and Grape Tomatoes
- Spicy Mexican Bean Burgers
- Spicy Black Beans with Sweet Potatoes
- Spinach and Cheese Cannellonis
- Spinach, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Quiche
- Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
- Tofu, Spinach, and Goat Cheese over Pasta
- Tofu Veggie Stir Fry
- Tomatoes Stuffed with Couscous, Goat Cheese, and Zucchini
- Vegetarian Pad Thai
- Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
- Vegetable Risotto
- White Beans and Chard with Roasted Fennel
- Zucchini Love Boats
Cooking Whims 
Your blog has made me very very hungry..lol
Great blog!
Thanks!