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This recipe was originally made with leftover chicken, but you can replace it with turkey and use up some leftover rolls too.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.
This would also work during the work week … Read More ...
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 ...
50 recipes from 50 states to celebrate Thanksgiving
Being in a country as big as United States, it is no surprise that there are multiple ways to celebrate Thanksgiving. A major part of the celebration, is of course, the food.
The New York Times has put together a unique recipe from each state (and D.C and Puerto Rico) to uniquely express what Thanksgiving might represent in terms of … Read More ...
Balsamic Roasted Cherry, Dark Chocolate and Brie Grilled Cheese
At the beginning of the month I was asked by Seattle Chocolate to help spread the word for their #ChocolateGives campaign. You can revisit the article: http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/chocolategives/2014/11/01/.
Let’s help them feed the hungry this holiday season. I am not paid or affiliated with Seattle Chocolates.
Click here Seattle Chocolates for the recipe and directions using their dark chocolate truffles. Talk … Read More ...
Rosemary, Potato and Bacon Biscuits
What a dreary day! Finally up and runny again after moving my office/craft space around yesterday! Still a work in progress, but at least my computer is finally set up and working.
It is a great day to bake and take the chill out of the air. This recipe is perfect for anytime you have leftover potatoes and bacon. … Read More ...
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
This second drink may become my daughter’s favorite this year! She is a hot chocolate addict and she loves peanut butter. I think I might even add a mini peanut butter cup or chocolate and peanut butter chips with Marshmallows before serving!
The writer replaces the heavy cream and whole milk with skim milk. Like she said a great recovery … Read More ...