A unique and old fashioned Oatmeal Rolled Sugar Cookie; all of the deliciousness of a regular rolled sugar cookie with the addition of oats that lends a delightful chewiness. Frosted or unfrosted, these cookies are so delicious! Thumbs up from my family! Everywhere I look, I see cookies, cookies, cookies! I love it! Today is…
Holidays
Salted Chocolate Graham Bites
Delicious, salted chocolate graham bites are a super easy, chewy, bar cookie, that when cut into bite size pieces makes oodles for a holiday party, cookie exchange, or just to tuck into lunch boxes for a special holiday surprise. I made these cookies Thanksgiving week, while we were staying in Crested Butte with family. I…
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Okay, first put out of your head that this is a plain ol’ bread pudding, because this Chocolate Bread Pudding is ANYTHING but ordinary! Simple, whole food ingredients, turn bread, chocolate, cream and eggs into a rich, gooey, decadent chocolate delight! Make it for a special breakfast or dessert! Think Christmas morning, Valentine’s treat, Easter…you…
Crème Anglaise
Crème Anglaise is the most amazing vanilla custard sauce, dessert, pouring custard! A luxurious, creamy, rich sauce, that has so many uses. How could milk, cream, eggs, sugar and vanilla taste so amazing!? What IS Crème Anglaise? Crème anglaise (French for “English cream“) is a light pouring custard used as a dessert cream or sauce. It is a mix of sugar, egg yolks, and…
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake (Instant Pot or Oven)
Make a special dessert this holiday season with this make ahead, White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake. It is so creamy and festive, loaded with white chocolate and the flavor of the season, peppermint all nestled into an chocolate cookie crust. Have you ever tried making a cheesecake in your Instant Pot? Making this cheesecake has locked…
Instant Pot Rustic Mashed Potatoes
These Instant Pot Rustic Mashed Potatoes quick, and they are loaded with incredible flavors; like garlic, Boursin cheese, spices, cream and broth for restaurant style mashed potatoes! These potatoes are perfect for the holidays and potlucks, or anytime you want a (s)mashing (hee-hee) side dish to accompany a great meal. Try these with Beer Beef…
Great Gift Ideas for College Girls
I have spent hours peppering my friends with questions about what their college (and older) girls want for Christmas. What’s cool, unique, useful and nifty! I hope you enjoy this Great Gift Ideas for College Girls including some fabulous stocking stuffers. P.S. These are also things moms might enjoy too! While you are browsing, pour…
DIY Fresh Mini Christmas Trees
These cute little DIY Fresh Mini Christmas trees are perfect for adding pops of seasonal color to your mantle, Christmas Village scene, texture and height to a holiday vignette, or on your holiday table as a unique place card holder or accent. I saw these last year, I think on Instagram and I wish I…
Best Make Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes
These are the Best Make ahead Thanksgiving & Holiday recipes, at least in our family! Spend more time with family and friends with these delicious make ahead holiday recipes. Tender tasty Turkey, amazing silky smooth giblet gravy, tantalizing side dishes, seasonal salads, non-traditional desserts and drink recipes for young and old. I am all about…
Chocolate-Peppermint Ice Cream Cake
Layers of creamy peppermint ice cream, decadent chocolate cookie crumbs and crust, sprinkled with crushed candy canes and drizzled with fudge. This Chocolate-Peppermint Ice Cream Cake is the bomb! PRO TIP | Ideally this cake should be made the day ahead of time, or longer, just cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve. Our…
Holiday Games
Holiday Games that are insanely fun for everyone, whether you are hosting an adult party, youth group, family party or classroom party! Keep reading for 23 creative, fun, low cost games to play this holiday season! Does the mere mention of games make you want to run for cover, or jump up and down with…
Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini
This Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini is a sweet-tart; bright, delicious and festive holiday cocktail! With easy make-ahead cranberry simple syrup. Easy step-by-step instructions, with make-ahead ingredients so you can focus on spending time with your guests. Cranberry Simple Syrup Let’s start with the crown jewel of this cocktail, Cranberry Simple Syrup! Gang, the colors are…
