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Christmas Morning Frittata
With young children in the house, you don’t usually get much of a Christmas morning breakfast. Hubby and I usually just grab a cup of coffee and munch on a few cookies while we open presents. Once things have settled down a bit, I make a big frittata that we have as a late breakfast, […]
Continue readingSpiced Up Eggnog
I love Egg Nog, but hardly ever get around to making it from scratch… it just gets too busy around the holidays. Plus I like the idea of using something that’s store-bought and properly pasteurized. An it’s easy to still add your own personal touch and make it at least semi-homemade. This recipe below is […]
Continue readingSpiced Pineapple Pork
If you’re getting tired of having the same old ham or turkey for Christmas Dinner, or are looking for something simple but impressive for a Holiday party, give this spiced pineapple pork a try. The tenderloin is always nice and tender and the fruit and spices add a lot of extra flavor. Of course this […]
Continue readingHoliday Sausages in Homemade Barbecue Sauce
I’m sure you’ve come across a variation of this recipe or tasted something similar at a potluck. This little smoked sausages in barbecue sauce make a perfect holiday treat. You can serve them right away, or pour everything into a slow cooker to keep warm. Either way they are very delicious and always a crowd […]
Continue readingMaking Spiced Nuts
Today is St. Nikolaus Day. I’ll share some of our family traditions a little later, but it’s typically the day I make up a big batch of spiced nuts. These will store well until Christmas in an air-tight container… but who am I kidding, this first batch never lasts until the 25th. These also make […]
Continue readingHow To Make Peanut Brittle – Video
I posted a yummy peanut brittle recipe a few days ago. It’s an easy recipe, but it’s a bit like making biscuits. You’ve got to do things right to make it turn out the way you want it to. This morning I came across a great instructional video by the “Food Network’s” Alton Brown. I […]
Continue readingPumpkin and Leek Soup
I’ve made potato and leak soup for years but thought I’d try making it with pumpkin instead. I don’t cook very much with it, except in the weeks before and after Thanksgiving. I guess just seeing pumpkins everywhere inspires me to cook with them. The leak in this soup adds just enough mild “oniony” flavor […]
Continue readingPeanut Brittle Recipe
My husband loves peanut brittle… it’s his favorite kind of candy. I don’t make it very often, but since we’re getting into the Holiday spirit, I thought why not whip up a batch. It’s easy to make, and tastes so much better homemade. Give it a try and let me know how you like it. […]
Continue readingHomemade Cranberry Bread
Do you have some fresh cranberries left from Thanksgiving? Or maybe you were able to grab a bag at the store on sale this week. Why not use them to make this delicious cranberry bread. of course you could also use some frozen and thawed berries or even some dried cranberries that have been plumped […]
Continue readingHoliday Spinach Dip
I like to keep the ingredients for this festive dip on hand in December. I can whip up some dip and serve it with crackers when friends stop by and it’s always a big hit at pot lucks. Of course I also make a batch for Christmas Day. We often get together with our extended […]
Continue readingSausage Stuffing with Apples and Cranberries
We just finished the last of our Thanksgiving Stuffing and I’m already planning on what to make for Christmas this year. Thanksgiving was a traditional “dressing” with cornbread, biscuits, onion and celery. I’m thinking of branching out a bit for Christmas this year and make the following sausage dressing with apples and cranberries. It sounds […]
Continue readingIndian Pudding Recipe
Here is a fun dessert that celebrates Thanksgiving history. Don’t forget to use this opportunity to talk to your kids about the history Native Americans played in the first Thanksgiving while you make this pudding dessert with them. Indian Corn Pudding Recipe Type: Dessert Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 3 hours Total time: 3 […]
Continue readingDelicious Squash Casserole
One of our favorite vegetables is yellow squash and this casserole makes the perfect holiday side dish. It’s simple enough to make even on a weeknight, but also makes a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas table. Give it a try and see if you like it as much as we do. Delicious Squash […]
Continue readingRanchy Mashed Potatoes
I love these tangy mashed potatoes. The flavor is bold enough to stand up to all the other great Holiday flavors. Give them a try this year and see if they don’t quickly become a Thanksgiving favorite. To make it festive, cut up some chives, green onion, dill or parsley and sprinkle it over the […]
Continue readingTraditional Oven Roasted Turkey
November is here and I’m starting to think about Thanksgiving. It’s never to early to start planning for the main attraction which is why I thought I’d share my favorite traditional turkey recipe with you today. It’s simple, but comes out great every single time. The secret to a moist and delicious turkey is the […]
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