Hopefully your Thanksgiving prep is going well or you are sitting down with your family and friends and enjoying the holiday feast. I’m hoping by the time you read this, the bird will at least be in the oven. I’m hoping the leftovers will be more successful. After shopping all day, you need some comfort and a quick meal. Prepare … Read More ...
Hot Chocolate Fudge
Hot chocolate is a staple during the winter months in our house. It’s sweet comfort in a mug of warmth and chocolate. We also enjoy the frozen hot chocolate in the summer months. This could help make hot chocolate a year around item. A great gift for neighbors, teachers, friends, family and to take to holiday parties.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Hand Pies
When you had to get a bigger size turkey than you wanted. First Thanksgiving fail of 2015, there will probably be more with my skills! Pray for my family they are fed before midnight. Apparently, everyone is buying turkey breasts and smaller birds. Oh well, that just means extra leftovers. Instead of the turkey and bread slices, make these hand … Read More ...
Peppermint Nog Protein Shake
With the holidays, you need a little extra energy boost. What a great drink to get you into the holiday spirit while you battle the others on Black Friday. I prefer to stay home and sleep in. This will be a great breakfast or afternoon snack while decorating the house, writing all those Christmas cards or late night snack when … Read More ...
Edible Snow Globe Christmas Cupcakes
Currently breaking the Internet are these amazing snow globe cupcakes devised by Elizabeth from SugarHero.
How good do the globes themselves look? These are made out of platinum Gelatin
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Get your hands on the recipe here.
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Fudge Mint Chocolate No Bake Cookies
Here is the perfect cookie for a cookie swap or that last minute dessert you just learned you were in charge of. Let your fridge and stove do the work and not your oven. Which also makes this a great cookie for the warm months. A great cookie to make with the kids when you don’t have time to sprinkle … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Cheeseboard
For all the holidays I can remember, we always had cheese and crackers for an appetizer. How fun for the kids to help in the kitchen by creating this tree shaped cheeseboard. Thankfully, you are able to buy the cheese cubed nowadays. Just show the kids the picture and directions or let them freestyle and create their own Christmas tree … Read More ...
Cold and Flu-Fighting Couscous Chicken Soup Recipe
‘Tis the season for colds and flu. Anytime someone in the family doesn’t feel well, there is a request for chicken noodle soup. I’m going to change out the noodles occasionally now for couscous and I’m also going to try this with leftover turkey. Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of soup on a cold day or when you … Read More ...
Beef, Beer, and Bacon Buns
My team isn’t doing well this football season, so thank goodness for the snacks to keep me happy. This will be a big hit for the next game and for a snack on the go. With holiday shopping, you need fuel to keep you going. This will keep you fueled and ready to take on the other shoppers. A great … Read More ...
“Stuffing” Biscuit, Turkey, Mashed Potato, and Cranberry Sandwich
Okay the menu is finally set and the shopping is almost done. I’m ready for the big day and even more ready for the leftovers the day after. I love stuffing and to think I could have biscuits that take like stuffing, heaven has arrived. A great side dish for the chicken dinners during the week.
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Chocolate Coated Stir Sticks for Hot Chocolate
Spruce up your hot chocolates with these cute stirring sticks coated in chocolate. There is no such thing as too much chocolate in your hot chocolate. Nicole at Tikkido also covers them with some crushed peppermint sticks for a minty flavor. You can forgo that part if you would like or only do some with or without.
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Cream of Corn Soup With Bacon
This would be a great leftover soup to make after your holiday feast. This one of those soups you could make last minute. Even for someone that isn’t a great cook, I have all the items in my pantry at all times. Except for bacon, but I might start freezing it as Heidi from Food Doodles does.
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Maple Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
If you add bacon, they will try it. Maybe wishful thinking on my part to get the rest of the family to eat sweet potatoes. If you are like me and still figuring out your Thanksgiving menu, you might want to try this sweet potato recipe. Karly from Buns in My Oven had me at sweet potato, but add maple … Read More ...
(Eggless)Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops
Unless it is baking season, there is a good chance we won’t have eggs in the house. Muffin tops are probably my daughter’s favorite. I like the whole muffin, but there are a lot of people that just want the tops. Great on the go breakfast or mid morning snack for Black Friday shoppers. Great addition to your brunch table … Read More ...
Dark Chocolate Potato Chips
For you organized people, that start baking cookies after Thanksgiving and making homemade goodies for neighbors, family, teachers and friends. Make these for yourself to enjoy while creating your homemade goodies or after. These will take care of your sweet and salty craving in one bite or two. You could make these with the kids too, since you don’t dip … Read More ...