The best thing about mini items is everyone gets their own individual dessert and no one will complain about getting a smaller piece than someone else. Let Mary from Home is Where the Boat Is show you how to create these cute pies and check out the wonderful pictures on her site. The pies would be cute as place cards … Read More ...
Whipped Cinnamon Pumpkin Honey Butter
Treat your guests to this cinnamon pumpkin honey butter instead of the boring plain butter. Don’t put too much out, you’ll want to make sure they still have room for the meal. Kayley from the Kitchen McCabe will show you how to create this yumminess. She also has a great idea of giving this as a gift. What a treat … Read More ...
Turkey Thanksgiving Cheese Tray
Presentation can set the theme of your party. This cheese tray that looks like a turkey will make your guests smile and look forward to the next course. Melissa at Also, That’s It will show you how easy it to put this together. A fun idea to do with the kids.
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Carrot Mashed Potato
Up till my teen years, the only way I would eat carrots and some other vegetables was to mash them in with my potatoes. Let’s just say, I took an extra heaping spoonful of potatoes! If you plan on making carrots and potatoes, why not save yourself a pan and dish and make them together. This might help you with … Read More ...
8 Traditional Holiday Sides Made Vegan
I’m pretty sure we are all on the same page of making sure your guests are able to eat what you serve. It can be tricky around the holidays, because sometime you have guests you’ve never met before. As much as you try to make sure you find out if someone has allergies, dietary restrictions, or they are vegan/vegetarian, someone … Read More ...
Cajun Cornbread Stuffing
If you would like to add a little spice to your holidays, try some Cajun cornbread stuffing as one of your side dish. Andrea from Tabler Party of Two created this recipe and she tells us how it can be prepped ahead of time to ease the stress of holiday dinner. That is one thing we can all be thankful … Read More ...
Maple Pecan Bars
Pecan Pie meet your replacement maple pecan bar. I’m sorry! Allison at Celebrating Sweets has created this pecan bar on shortbread. This would make a great dessert for the pecan lovers and easier to cut into small pieces for those that just want a taste. I’m thinking crumbled over some ice cream would be yummy too.
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Coconut Key Lime No Bake Cheesecake Jars
Is it too late for key lime? Since it is cheesecake, it’s never too late! Plus, this is no bake and how cute do they look in jars. The holidays don’t always mean pumpkin, gingerbread, and peppermints. Plus, after so many snow days, we tend to tropical dream! An easy dessert to whip up for unexpected guests or something different … Read More ...
7 Layer Fruit Dip Party Food
Holiday parties will begin soon! Do you need something to bring that is quick and easy? This 7 layer dip by Ashley Phipps will be a hit. It’s perfect when you don’t have room for those baked goods, but need a little sweetness after the meal. Great potluck item, afternoon snack, or snack to enjoy during game and movie night.… Read More ...
Gingerbread Chess Pie
What would you like to see for the holidays? Do you need new flavors, more sides, easy, or make ahead items? Let me know!
It seems the sweet tooth has taken over, because all the sweet ideas look really good to me. You may want to make space for this pie, or maybe just replace a pie with this one … Read More ...
Spicy Shrimp Guacamole Bites
As you prepare for the holidays, here is a new appetizer to add to your menu. A much healthier alternative to the bacon wrapped appetizers. I’ll still eat those, but it is nice to have some other options. Why not make them for football Sunday? If you are already making guacamole for the party, this will just kick it up … Read More ...
Easy Cinnamon Roll Knots
Another easy cinnamon roll recipe! Yay! Plus, another use for the pizza dough. Two Peas and Their Pod show you how easy it is to make these yummy knots using pizza dough. I don’t usually make breakfast on the holidays, but between this recipe and smoothies, we might have a new tradition.
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Pumpkin Pie Pudding
If you pumpkin pie lovers haven’t had enough ideas, how about pumpkin pie pudding? This recipe is gluten free, vegan, and soy free. Spoon it out of the container or fancy it up by serving in wine glasses like Win-Win Food. Great dessert for all of your holiday parties. Plus, a healthy snack for your afternoon break.
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Healthy Crustless Pumpkin Pie
For me the pie crust has always been my favorite. Sometimes I will eat all the filling first and then eat the pie crust. My favorite part of making pies is the leftover pie crust with butter, cinnamon, and sugar baked into pie crust cinnamon rolls. Heaven! For those watching their calories or aren’t pie crust fans, this is … Read More ...
Slow Cooker Hot Buttered Rum
There is a non-alcoholic version of this recipe, but I say give the kids the hot cocoa and let the adults have their drink to enjoy. It is okay as long as you drink responsibly and mark all alcoholic drinks for adults only with kids around. What a great way to warm up after being out in the fall or … Read More ...