These pinecones look so realistic. What a fun edible craft to do with the kids. Plus, it is a no bake recipe. So this could be done in the classroom during a holiday party or a regular birthday party. Remember if there are allergies, just replace them with items that you can use. Some people don’t like Nutella
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Nutella Christmas Cookies S’mores
I haven’t done a S’mores recipe in a while. So here is an easy last minute cookie idea that the kids can help you with.
This recipe has very little cooking and is made with all store bought items. This is the perfect last minute dessert. Just have the supplies on hand and you are ready for unexpected guests or … Read More ...
Eggnog Cupcake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Eggnog!? You either like it or dislike it. I like it and very happy at this time of year, when I see it on the shelves again. I must admit, I have never had the alcohol version and I didn’t care for the chocolate flavored eggnog. Just love the creamy, sweet tasting nutmeg flavor of the original from the shelf! … Read More ...
Super Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Let the crazy holiday season begin! Time for baking, crafting and decorating! Okay, I only make sugar cookies, because I’m not creative in the kitchen. I love gingerbread, but like chewy cookies. But soft doesn’t work when making a gingerbread house. I think this recipe will be added to the sugar cookies and I will be eating with glee!
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Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancake
I don’t know about you, but I seem to have more mashed potatoes leftover than all other sides. It’s the one side that I don’t really want to eat again after the big day. This recipe might change that for me. What a great dinner idea for the next day. Or make up some mini ones and serve as snacks … Read More ...
Turkey Cobbler Casserole
Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US. Here are some additional leftover ideas for your Thanksgiving meal. Safe travels to all and for everyone else, hope you have a great day!
This recipe was originally made with leftover chicken, but you can replace it with turkey and use up some leftover rolls too. There are some other leftover recipes that … Read More ...
Gluten Free Dishes
Shame on me for not doing the gluten free dishes! Hopefully, it’s not to late for you! I have some friends on the West coast that has a gluten allergy and a peanut allergy. I try to make sure to include some ideas for them to try. Although, I don’t think they read my articles. Oh well, I know I … Read More ...
10 Ways to Use a Pomegranate
The pomegranates are back! My daughter and I love pomegranates! We can sit and watch a show and eat it like popcorn! Love them in a salad and also added to my yogurt! I highly recommend trying them.
Click here on The Mama’s Girls
for 10 different recipes to try. There is also a video at the end on the … Read More ...
14 Festive Thanksgiving Cocktails for Fall Parties and Holiday Dinners
Thanksgiving has a funny way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re pretending the pantry is under control, and the next we’re elbow-deep in stuffing, trying to remember which serving platter still has the price sticker on the bottom.
And somewhere between roasting the turkey, finding enough chairs, and politely pretending not to notice who brought store-bought … Read More ...
No-Bake Cranberry Granola Balls with White Chocolate
When the oven is already busy with holiday baking, I love finding a sweet treat that doesn’t need a turn on the baking tray. These no-bake cranberry granola balls have such a pretty finish, with little pieces of cranberry peeking through the oats and white chocolate drizzled over the top.
They’re the sort of bite-sized treat I’d enjoy with an … Read More ...
How to Fix Royal Icing Mistakes
The only time I decorate cookies with frosting is during the holidays. Even then I’m hesitant, because I make a lot of mistakes. Of course, I enjoy eating all the mistakes too!
Here is a website that has a video to show you how to fix mistakes made while decorating your cookies with royal icing
. I’ll have to watch … Read More ...
Fancy Molded Butter
Yesterday I found a site that teaches you how to make butter and today I searched through my suggestions and found this molding technique for butter. Now the kids can make butter and then mold them into shapes. Glad heavy cream is on sale this time of year. Of course, if you don’t want to make your own butter; you … Read More ...
Make Homemade Butter In A Mason Jar
How do you keep the kids entertained and still allow them to help with the holiday meal or any meal? You have them make butter!
All it takes is some heavy cream, a jar and whole lotta shaking going on. This might be best with more than one child, so they can share the shaking part. The site uses a … Read More ...
Slow Cooker Turkey and Gravy
Thanksgiving may be easier this year than I thought. I have two slow cookers, one for everyday use and a larger one for potlucks. I found a stuffing recipe to use and now I also have one for the turkey breast. I could possibly get my Christmas cards started a day early.
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Slow Cooker Stuffing
Stuffing or dressing? I guess it all depends on where you are located. I’ve always known it as stuffing.
I love my slow cooker, but for some reason I never think to use it for special occasions to help with the meal. This is perfect, because I don’t have enough pans or space in my kitchen. One less item to … Read More ...