Are you attending an Easter Picnic or gathering? How about making a batch of these Easter Truffles. They look adorable and they look all grown up too. They are perfect for Easter Dinner parties or wrap them up for an handmade Easter treat.
25 Gluten-Free Easter Recipes
Here are some ideas for the Easter dinner to the desserts that are gluten-free. Remember just because it says gluten-free, it doesn’t mean you can’t try these recipes if you don’t have a gluten problem. It’s just like eating sugar-free or dairy-free, there are certain ingredients that are replaced with alternatives. You can give some of the recipes a try … Read More ...
chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies
The sugar cookie makes its way on every holiday table. So why not make these heart shaped cookies for Valentine’s Day. You could even make them for Groundhogs Day to celebrate your happiness for a shorter winter or longer winter. Have fun in the kitchen with the kids this weekend and warm up the house with some love.
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Good Morning Sunshine Sweet Rolls
This would definitely bring a smile to your face on a dreary morning. We aren’t much of a breakfast family, but brunches and breakfast for dinner is something we do occasionally. This would be great end after a long hard day. Oh and the plates are actually painted by Beth with Orange glaze. The girl has talent.
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Ozoni Recipe
In Japan, New Year’s Day is their equivalent to our Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. It is called Oshogatsu and it is a day when decorations go up, gifts are given to children and visits are made to relatives. One of the main dishes is ozoni which is a soup made with clear chicken broth and seasoned with soy sauce. As … Read More ...
Mini Cheese Ball Bites
Let them have their own cheese balls! Instead of making a cheese ball for all to share, here is a bite size version. This is a great idea, so your guests don’t have to try and balance their plate and drink while trying to cut into the cheese ball. Not an easy task, especially if there isn’t enough room to … Read More ...
Bacon Spinach Blossoms
This was sent for the holidays, but you could definitely have it any time you need an appetizer. I hear if you have bacon in one of your appetizers, you can’t go wrong. Obviously, you could make it without the bacon if you want to be healthy. This would be great for a brunch or your New Year’s Eve party.… Read More ...
5 Healthy, Warm Salads
There are some days I just don’t feel like eating anything but a salad. In the winter, you need something with a little more substance to fuel you during the cold. Plus, a cold salad in the winter isn’t quite as refreshing as it is in the summer. Here are some warm salads to serve at a brunch, share with … Read More ...
7 Festive New Year’s Treat
We stay home and celebrate New Year’s Eve with our daughter. It’s usually freezing cold and we aren’t into going out drinking anymore. Plus, there are some years that we don’t make it till midnight. I think last year I woke up just before the ball dropped.
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Turkey-Seafood Creole
This is a dish that could be served during Kwanzaa, but I’m thinking I might make up a batch for New Year’s Day.
Maybe keep this in mind for a holiday dish next year. I can’t believe I’m already talking about next year. Let me know if there is anything you would like to have me cover in the new … Read More ...
Tips for Kwanzaa
Today is the first day of Kwanzaa and boxing day. In America it is return all your gifts day, well it at least seems like it. Everyone goes to use their gift cards and hope they get a good deal on the after Christmas sales.
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Elf Spaghetti
As mentioned before, I love the movie “Elf” and we watch it every year on Christmas Eve. I cringe every time he takes that big bite of spaghetti with the maple syrup added. I’m not sure this one is any better, but it could be fun for the kids. They can enjoy the same meal as Santa’s elves on Christmas … Read More ...
Grinch Kabobs For a Christmas Holiday Snack
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I have a lot to do today and tomorrow morning! I’m blaming the weather! It is the first time in a very long time that we will have 50 degrees and a green Christmas. I am looking forward to the evening traditions of eating pizza and watching the Grinch and Elf before heading to bed. We … Read More ...
Classic Fudge with a dairy-free option
Fudge even the lactose intolerant can enjoy. There is nothing worse, than having to say no to a child or adult at the sweets table. The recipe uses almond milk, butter alternative and cocoa powder. I’m not sure you would be able to tell the difference. I might have to give it a try, sounds less fattening too.
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Christmas Tree Herbal Tea
Did you know you could use your Christmas tree as an herbal drink or a disinfectant? Apparently, if you get a pine or cedar tree you can. We don’t have a real tree, but we do have a wreath made of pine. I’ll have to bring it indoors after the holiday season. I have a new appreciation for the pine … Read More ...