Every year I host a Christmas dessert party for all of my friends and family. I spend the whole week leading up to the party in the kitchen baking all of the delicious desserts! This is truly a labor of love, but it is so much fun to celebrate with everyone each year!
Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash with Bacon, Cranberries and Feta Found this recipe on Facebook and it is delicious. It made the cut and is being served for Thanksgiving. Savory bacon, crunch and sweetness from the nuts and tart cranberries off set by feta cheese is a wonderful combination. Prep Time: 10 minutes (more […]
Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients 16oz canned chicken 1/2 cup of Ranch dressing 8oz cream cheese 1/2 bottle Frank’s red hot 1/2 bag of Mexican shredded cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together. Place in a 13×9 inch dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or you may microwave until hot […]
Given the upcoming predicted snow storm, we thought this would be the perfect time to share yummy chocolate recipes! I have been making this chocolate cake recipe for decades. To this day, my kids still ask for this cake over others. My trusty tube pan is no longer silver. I am not sure where I […]
My theme for this year was a Vintage Pink and White Christmas. It was a lot of fun sourcing vintage-inspired ornaments with a nostalgic appeal. Of course this effect wouldn’t be complete without a Nutcracker touch which can be found on the personalized dessert tags. We truly missed hosting our friends last year. Vendors:Rentals: CE […]
This recipe comes originally from Betty Crocker’s Cookbook New and Revised Edition published in 1983. See below to see Gina’s spin on it that is beloved by friends and family! French Apple Pie 9-Inch Pie Pastry for 9-inch Two-Crust Pie* Pie Filling:3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground […]
This spooky “Goblet of Fire” cocktail recipe originally comes from Half-Baked Harvest! Stephanie and I both love Harry Potter so when we were looking for a fun Halloween cocktail to share, we knew this was the winner! It is very similar to an old fashioned, so if you are a fan of those you are […]
Crockpot recipes are what help me feed my family during those busy days! This is one of the Myers family’s favorite recipes. I love it too because I can throw it together in the morning, set it to cook on low for 9 hours, and I am good to go come dinner time! The original […]
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