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Advent Calendar Day 9 – Homemade Convenience Foods

Let’s talk about convenience today. Compared to even a few short years ago, my life around the Holidays has gotten so much more convenient. I’m able to order gifts and have them shipped to my door. We can watch a huge library of Holiday movies whenever we choose without having to drive to the video […]

Pinapple Stuffing Dessert

Don’t let the name fool you… this isn’t your typical stuffing or dressing recipe. Instead it’s a yummy, custardy dessert that will impress your guests. It’s also a great way to use up stale bread and can easily be made ahead of time. Just store it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it […]

Rosemary Sweet Potato Slices

These sweet potatoes are a simple but delicious addition to any holiday table. They are quick and easy to make and since the potatoes are sliced, they don’t take long to bake up. I love how wonderful the rosemary makes the house smell any time I bake these. It’s a perfect Holiday recipe since all […]

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Do you need a quick dessert for a Holiday Party or a Family Christmas “Get-Together”? Give this simple pumpkin dump cake a try. You can buy all the ingredients well ahead of time, then mix it all up and bake. You end up with a yummy cake without a lot of extra dishes to clean. […]

Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chips and More Cookies

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 […]

Orange Glazed Ham Recipe

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 […]

Garlic Rosemary Potatoes

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 […]

Simple Sweet Potato Casserole

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: […]

Christmas Chocolate Truffles

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 […]

Holiday Clam Chowder

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 […]

Pumpkin Bars

My 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 […]

Christmas Morning Casserole

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 […]

Christmas Sausage Cheese Balls

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 […]

Simple Pumpkin Soup

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 […]

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, […]

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