When you’re making cookies it’s so hard to decide between all the different options. Should it be peanut butter cookies, oatmeal ones, some with chocolate chip etc. Instead of baking all sorts of different cookies, why not have some fun and make these “Monster” cookies instead. They have a little bit of everything and by […]
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With just 3 ingredients, this is the perfect Holiday recipe. Things get so hectic and there are so many dishes to prepare, it’s nice to have a simple main dish that’s as tasty as it is pretty for your table. The sweetness of the molasses and the citrus taste of the orange juice concentrate complement […]
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This is one of my favorite side dishes, not only during the holidays, but also throughout the year. It goes great with any type of meat or fish. In the summer it’s wonderful with grilled chicken, but it really shines on the holiday table. I love the smell of rosemary this time of the year […]
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For is it isn’t a real Holiday feast without some yummy sweet potatoes. The older I get, the more I appreciate the flavor and texture of this yummy vegetable. This simple casserole makes it shine without any nuts or marshmallows. Give it a try. It’s simple but very yummy. Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Type: […]
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I made some of these simple truffles with my daughter this pas weekend. We had a blast making them and rolled them in cocoa powder, sprinkles, chopped nuts etc. They are pretty and colorful, not to mention very tasty. They’ll make a nice addition to your Christmas cookies and desserts. A small container of these […]
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Cold winter mornings like today always have me craving soup. I don’t care much for canned clam chowder, but this made from scratch version is a different story. It’s a yummy treat and the recipe below makes a nice big batch of soup. It’s a nice holiday treat for your guests and with a little […]
Continue readingMy daughter’s Christmas party is later this coming week. I’ve been thinking about what to make to send in and have come up with these yummy pumpkin bars. They’re tasty, festive and not all that bad for you. Plus it’s easy to cut them into smaller or larger squares depending on how many people you’re […]
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A few days ago I shared a Fritatta recipe with you that I was thinking of making Christmas morning. I’m considering changing my mind and making up a breakfast casserole the night before instead. I’m thinking it can bake up while we start to open presents in the morning. How about you? Any special breakfast […]
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I remember the first time I made these. I had just gotten married and we were invited to a holiday get-together with some friends. I wanted to bring a little snack and my mother-in-law come up with the idea to make these. She showed me how and they’ve been a holiday staple around here ever […]
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This cold weather has me craving a nice bowl of hot soup to warm up. Tonight I’m going to use up my last can of pumpkin to make up this simple but oh-so-delicous soup. With a slice of homemade bread, it makes for a nice winter day supper … and with a little luck, there’ll […]
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One of my favorite things about December is all the different Holiday traditions. As you may or may not know, I was born and raised in Germany and try to incorporate some German Traditions throughout the year. One of my favorite is St. Nikolaus Day. St. Nickolaus would come by during the night with his […]
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Over the past few years my Christmas shopping has changed dramatically. Yes, I still make quite a few homemade gifts, but my actual shopping has changed. I remember beating the crowds from Black Friday to Christmas eve trying to find that elusive toy or gadget. We do our best to give our family a nice […]
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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 readingI 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 […]
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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 […]
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