Happy Saturday to you, friends.

I can’t stop thinking about all of the people impacted by the wildfires in California. It’s so utterly devastating; I hope and pray that any of you who live in that area are safe and out of harm’s way ❤️

On Brown Eyed Baker This Week

Friday Things #555 – Our start to January, decluttering, books, habits, TV, and more…

Boy and girl sitting on a bed watching a movie.

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1. Copycat Chipotle Chicken

2. Grandma's Banana Nut Bread

3. Classic Beef Chili

4. Buffalo Chicken Dip

5. My Favorite White Bread Recipe

1. Key Lime Juice - This bottled key lime juice is perfect for homemade key lime pie when you can't get your hands on fresh key limes.

2. Large Silicone Dough Mat - I LOVE having a big dedicated silicone mat just for rolling out dough and the one I have has the measurement markings both along the edges and in circles in the middle, perfect for pies, cut-out sugar cookies, pizza dough, and any pastry dough. Can't recommend this enough! (Currently over 50% off)

3. Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce - An ingredient that packs tons of flavor into the reader-favorite copycat Chipotle chicken recipe.

4. The Friend Zone – The first of another (older) Abby Jimenez trilogy; I read this right before Christmas and loved it!

5. Ancho Chile Powder - Another ingredient that packs tons of flavor into the reader-favorite copycat Chipotle chicken recipe.

6. Wilton 101-Piece Cookie Cutter Set - I've had this set for nearly 20 years, and they have held up wonderfully! There are letters, numbers, and tons of different holiday and activity-themed cutters. A must-have if you love making cut-out sugar cookies!

7. The Happy Every After Playlist – This is the second book in the trilogy I mentioned above; I’m about halfway through it and am loving this one, too!

This Time in Years Past…

These recipes hit the site during this same week in previous years…

2024: Ciabatta Bread / Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

2022: Classic Pound Cake

2021: The Basics: Baking Soda vs Baking Powder / Cincinnati Chili

2020: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

2019: Ultimate Banana Bread

2018: Black Bean Salsa / Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

2017: Chocolate Frosted Brownies / Fudge Ripple Monster Cookie Bars

2016: Ground Beef Tacos / No-Bake (Paleo, Gluten-Free) Snowballs / Mint Buckwheat Dog Biscuits

2015: Frozen Peanut Butter-Yogurt Dog Treats / Homemade Flour Tortillas

2014: Sky-High Lemon Meringue Pie Bars / Italian Salad Dressing / Doggie Pupcakes with Yogurt-Peanut Butter Frosting / Dulce de Leche Brownies

2013: Sweet Potato Pretzel Dog Treats / Snickers Rice Krispie Treats / Chipotle Chicken and Corn Chowder / Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

2012: Greek Custard Pie (Galaktoboureko) / Granola Cookies / Beef and Cheddar Dog Biscuits / Peanut Butter Blondies

2011: Peanut Butter Cup Bars / Apple & Cheddar Pupcakes / Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

2010: Maple-Oatmeal Scones

2008: Peanut Butter Banana Dog Cake

What I Bookmarked This Week

I’ve never made popcorn chicken at home, but I bet the kids would love it!

Ooooh, samoa cookie bars, YES!

Oh my goodness, I want to make these cinnamon sugar butter swim biscuits immediately.

I’ve never heard of this, but I can’t wait to make this >> honey butter sweet Alabama pecanbread

Saving this sugar cookie cheesecake for a dessert option next Christmas!

Have a delicious weekend!