Wait until you hear about the most amazing dining experience we had recently with good friends! Yes, there are pictures in this post, but not the ones you would expect…
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Counteracting the Effects of Junk Food
I’m updating an old post on how to counteract the effects of junk food after the holidays or anytime… On Christmas morning the kids were all over the contents of their stockings, of course. Yes, it’s true, Santa still brings our kids some candy. And there have been many cookies and treats around for the […]
Read More...Baked Crab Rangoon (or Shrimp–also see the crab-free version)
This baked crab rangoon appetizer recipe will get you loads of compliments because it is reeeeeally tasty and easy to make, too. I took it to both family Christmas gatherings and I’m also making it for New Year’s Eve, only this time I’m making a bigger batch because they go fast.
Read More...Hawaiian Ham Sliders — Copycat Recipe (good for a meatless meal too)
If you’ve ever had Hawaiian ham sliders at a party, then you know how hard it is to not throw your face into a whole pan of these babies. They’re just SO stinkin’ delicious! When I first heard what was in this recipe, I was surprised at the ingredients and that they come together into something so addicting…
Read More...Fast Food Meal Ideas Using Tortillas
Do you realize how many quick meals can be made when you have tortillas on hand? Here’s a whole list of fast meal ideas using tortillas!
Read More...Favorite Party Food Ideas for New Years Eve (Our plans + what do you do for NYE?)
What are your favorite party food Ideas for New Years Eve? Here are some appetizer and dessert recipes for you to scroll through!
Read More...Easy Bacon Water Chestnut Roll-Ups (Appetizer Idea)
I’m always looking for new ideas for easy appetizers to take to holiday get-togethers, or any party, so if you need more ideas too, this recipe for Bacon Water Chestnut Roll-Ups is a favorite and it always goes fast!
Read More...A Chocolate Fondue Recipe with Dipper Ideas
If you have chocolate lovers around your house, they’ll go crazy over this chocolate fondue recipe with dipper ideas too… This chocolate fondue doesn’t have to make you feel quite as guilty about eating a sweet treat because it has a few more nutritious ingredients than your average dessert, like butter, coconut oil, and more natural sugars.
Read More...Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies
Do you love good old-fashioned molasses cookies? Kent’s Mom is the most awesome mother-in-law ever. She has a constant stream of visitors at her house because everyone loves her and feels welcome there. Anyone stopping by knows that they’ll always find cookies in her cookie jar: oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, and my favorite: molasses. She must be making cookies a lot to always have them on hand like this, and she doesn’t even like them herself!
Read More...Ham and Cream Cheese Roll-ups (or an Easy DIP)
These ham and cream cheese roll-ups always go fast at get-togethers because most everyone likes them with one or the other: pickles or green onions.
Read More...Homemade French Onion Dip
The other day our son found an organic French onion dip mix way in the back of our pantry, so he mixed it up with some sour cream and loved the taste, and it was pretty darn good, but as usual, I knew we could make an even better *homemade* French onion dip…
Read More...Cranberry Dip with Surprising Ingredients You’ll LOVE
My sister-in-law Maureen brought this cranberry dip for Christmas Eve (the colors were perfect for the occasion!) and I was surprised that some didn’t even want to try it. “Cranberries aren’t my thing” or, “it doesn’t seem like those ingredients would go together well”. If they were swayed and gave it a taste, they were surprised at how well all the flavors meshed, plus it has such a fresh taste!
Read More...Wonton Appetizer Recipe – Only 5 Unique Ingredients
You’ll be surprised at how a few random sounding ingredients can taste so good all together in this wonton appetizer recipe. My friend Nancy just made it up, she’s a great cook and is always coming up with something new and amazing to make your mouth happy…
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