What a week this coming week is!! Especially for FOODIES!
With the Super Bowl on Sunday, Mardi Gras on Tuesday, and Valentine’s Day on Wednesday! Oh, the possibilities!!!
We’ll briefly cover them all; I’m a little behind getting things posted –my BFF came to stay with us for a few days (more in A week in my life), so come back here over the next several days for a new recipe or two.
Be sure to use the Table of Contents below to discover what interests you most.
New on the blog this week | Sloppy Joes, Mardi Gras drink and Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream
- Let’s start with dessert first, shall we? I mean, why not!! This Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream is made with my popular and easy chocolate ice cream base, then we add toasted hazelnuts and Nutella and top it all with crushed FR Chocolates! My youngest son’s favorite ice cream!
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- Try this classic New Orleans Hand Grenade Cocktail for those who can’t make it to Bourbon Street! It is a fruity and fun alcoholic drink that might knock your socks off if you don’t sip slowly! Watch the video below for how easy it is to make!
- And now for dinner — make this for your Super Bowl Party or just an easy weeknight meal (30 minutes!). We love Philly Cheesesteaks in this house, like these Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches, Philly Cheesesteak sliders and this Philly Cheesesteak casserole (low-carb) – and now, Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes!
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Super Bowl Eats | Move over commercials, it’s all about the food!
AMIRIGHT? Okay, maybe it’s about the game, the commercials, and the food! But food plays a very important part! Are you going with a Mexican spread; try our easy blender salsa (everyone asks for this recipe!) or our tried and true guacamole, and some queso! Use on top of these Chipotle Chicken Bowls — drool!
Below are our favorite game day recipes along with our reader favorites too!
Best Philly Cheesesteak Sliders Recipe
Ready for the oven in 20 minutes, this Philly Cheesesteak Sliders recipe packs all the savory and cheesy flavors into steak sliders! This will be the WINNER — hands down!
Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
This recipe alone had over 8,000 views Super Bowl weekend! And it continues to gain popularity — TOUCHDOWN!
Easy Queso Cheese Dip Recipe
An all-natural, easy creamy white mozzarella queso dip recipe you can get behind! The fans will go wild when you serve this cheesy dip and chips! No Velveeta here!
Chilled Sugar Cookie Recipe (Crumbl)
Go for the extra points and tint the frosting to match your teams colors this Super Bowl! These soft, chewy, sugar cookies will take home the trophy!
Easy Roast Beef Sliders Recipe on Hawaiian Rolls + Video
Ready for the oven in minutes these roast beef sliders are filled with thinly sliced deli roast beef, melty cheese, and caramelized onions; baked to a golden brown on sweet Hawaiian rolls with a savory butter sauce.
Charcuterie Cups
These individual charcuterie cups are everything you love about charcuterie boards but loads more fun! Make up a bunch for your guests to grab and nosh while the game rages on!
Best Cowboy Crack Dip Recipe (Hot or Cold)
Mixed in minutes, this Cowboy Crack Dip is cheesy, creamy, savory, and fresh — the perfect appetizer. Whether you serve this reader favorite hot or cold, you will be the MVP!
Best Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches Recipe (Shaved Steak)
30 minutes to the best shaved steak sandwich recipe! The perfect sandwich to fill hungry fans. Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches for everyone! Go team!
Let the good times roll….Mardi Gras Recipes
I don’t have too many, but the few I have, you will love!
Easy Mini King Cake Recipe with Crescent Rolls
Bake up some of these easy Mini King Cakes to celebrate Mardi Gras! Transform buttery crescent rolls and pecans into a Fat Tuesday treat, laced with cinnamon sugar and topped with a simple buttery glaze, decorated with traditional King cake colored sugars.
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice is chock full of smoky sausage (add chicken or ham), delicious creole cajun spices, veggies and healthy red beans. Perfect for Mardi Gras, or anytime you need some delicious comfort food!
Easy Instant Pot Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
Instant Pot Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya – a quick, easy, healthier, not-so-spicy version of jambalaya. It has so much flavor, you’re going to love it! No Instant Pot? No problem, I provide easy instructions for making on the stovetop!
Classic New Orleans Hand Grenade Drink Recipe + Video
Get in the Mardi Gras spirit with a Classic New Orleans Hand Grenade Drink. If you’ve ever noticed the bright green Hand Grenade yard glass in the hands of people celebrating on Bourbon Street – this is the popular drink they are sipping on!
Valentine’s Day Recipes
We always celebrated Valentine’s Day growing up; my mom would always make it a special day, and my dad would always bring See’s candy hearts filled with our favorite chocolates for each of us kids. So, with my family, I always made a special meal (we don’t typically go out) and was sure to make a special treat. Below are a few of our faves over the years.
Easy Champagne Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Pop, Fizz, Fudge!?
This holiday season, you can have your champagne chocolate truffles too! This easy champagne truffles recipe is a rich chocolate truffle, dancing with creamy chocolate and sparkling wine or champagne.
Check out this gourmet , but oh-so-easy recipe!
Easy Red Velvet Cake Pops Recipe (Valentine’s Truffles)
The perfect recipe for the red velvet lovers in your life!
Red Velvet Cake Pops are moist and perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or anytime! A quick recipe made with red velvet cake mix, mixed with cream cheese and dipped in creamy white chocolate.
Olive Garden Steak Alfredo
Indulgent, creamy, and packed with tangy Gorgonzola cheese, Olive Garden Steak Alfredo is a copycat recipe for the popular (but discontinued) restaurant dish. Fettuccine in a creamy homemade alfredo sauce, tossed with sun dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Join me as I recreate this comfort food classic.
Easy Homemade Authentic Italian Stromboli Recipe
A fun and easy authentic Italian Stromboli recipe! This recipe has yummy ingredients like thinly sliced salami, pepperoni, capicola, and a blend of Italian cheeses. It's a family favorite and will remind you of your favorite local pizzeria.
Easy Penne alla Vodka with Sausage (30 Minute)
Easy and delicious this Penne alla vodka with sausage is perfect for entertaining or a busy weeknight meal.
Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe
Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe are filled with Italian cheeses, in marinara sauce and topped with Alfredo and crunchy breadcrumbs! A copycat Olive Garden stuffed shells recipe.
How to Make Charcuterie Cones (Bouquet)
I'll teach you how to make a Charcuterie Bouquet or individual charcuterie cones, a creative and fun DIY treat for all special occasions! Skip the flowers and choose an edible bouquet using easy DIY paper cones; packed with meats, cheeses, nuts, fruit, and more.
Air Fryer Biscuit Donut Recipe (Heart Shaped)
This Air Fryer Biscuit Donut recipe is quick and easy way to make special heart shaped donuts. Crispy outside, covered in strawberry and chocolate icing, with adorable Valentine's Day sprinkles!
Giant Heart Cookie Cake Recipe
This is the perfect dessert for this Valentine’s day! A giant, chewy chocolate chip cookie, with crisp-buttery edges and a soft chewy center.
A week in my life…
As I mentioned in the opening of this newsletter, my life has been very full lately. It has been soul-full! I am trying to be more balanced in the rhythm of my life, including putting blog plans on hold when a friend comes to town.
Dawn and I have been fast friends since we were 11 & 13 (I’m older, she reminds of it often 😉 ) — that’s just about 46 years of friendship. It’s a beautiful friendship, where you can not talk to each other for weeks or months and yet not miss a beat when you are together. We know each other’s loves, dislikes, faves, obsessions, quirks and more. She’s about as close to a sister as I have!
We were so busy galavanting all over town that I didn’t get a picture until the morning she left. We got pedi’s and were ladies who lunch; she helped me figure out a gift for our son for his graduation; she’s a master at organization, so we talked through a few areas where I need help. (I need a lot of help!) 🙂
We spent a few hours at the mall, something I don’t do very often — she is my style guru and helped me pick out a few new comfy outfits (see below for links), that I love! It’s been a grand week!
What Readers Are Saying about…
Ham and Cheese Sliders (Hammy Sammies)
Everyone, and I mean everyone, loves these sandwiches! We call them hammy sammies, but they also go by Funeral Sandwiches or simple ham and cheese sliders.
This recipe is amazing, I have been making these for team dinners and church potlucks for over a year. Every single time I make these people ask for the recipe and I send them here! They are great with turkey and cheddar as well. Thank you!
Rachel
These are very good I have made them 3 or 4 times. They have been good every time
Debbie via Pinterest
What Caught My Eye | Sales and Deals
Check out the images below items HERE! Plus, previous week’s finds!
Dawn took me to Athleta, I have always loved their clothes but didn’t think they would look good on me! Our sales gal was super helpful, too, in finding age appropriate styles, so disregard the pictures in the links; it’s not what they look like!
- First up are these super comfy, yet can dress them up joggers. I got these in navy, these will be great for going from winter to spring.
- I got this sweatshirt in a soft blue, higher in the front and longer in the back (I love that), and it’s SO BUTTERY SOFT!
- Also, in that same seasoft fabric (so SOFT), is this ¼ zip sweatshirt I bought in cream? This is perfect if you are short-waisted like me; it’s not a crop top on me!
- Along with these joggers, I bought these in black; these do not look like sweatpants on, you can dress them up or down!
- Oh, and I have been on a mission to find no-show socks that don’t slip down and bunch up in your shoes (anyone else?), and she turned me onto these from Athleta (I love them, they really stay put)!
- One thing about my friend is she hates chopping; I showed her my alligator chopper, it’s a great gift for the person in your life who doesn’t like chopping veggies or who chops a lot!
I’m excited to start my new book club book; Where the Light Falls by Allison Pataki and Owen Pataki. She wrote one of my favorite books from a few years ago; The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post — she’s a brilliant historical fiction writer.
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Weekly Inspiration | Be a Light
Loved this study this week from YouVersion’s Verse of the Day in the Bible App. Below are make notes and takeaways from this short study.
“You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden” Matthew 5:14
- We are only a light when we have His (God’s) love shining through us.
- We are chosen. We can’t do anything to earn honor and responsibility of being a light reflector.
- Don’t hide your light!
- Light it up! Let it shine before all!
- No more darkness!
- His light compels us to worship — the purpose of carrying His light isn’t to draw attention to ourselves but to compel others to worship God.
If you don’t do a regular Bible study, I highly encourage you to get involved in one. It can be as simple as doing a verse of the day during your morning quiet time; I’m so enjoying this Through the Word Bible app, which takes you chapter by chapter in easy-to-understand language via an audio recording. If you need ideas, shoot me an email! I’d love to share some of my favorites with you and I hope you know how much you are loved by our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Whelp, gotta run to my weekly Bible study and get caught up on a few things. May your week be full of light and love, and may your team win!!!
P.S. If you missed last week’s Fresh Fridays, recipes, sales, tips, ideas, and more!
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