Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are two great snack nights in my house. Chips, crackers, dips, cheeses and tiny bites rule the world on those two holidays. I love making new appetizers and snacks for those two nights. Last year I made some pizza sausage balls and baked ham and cheese crackers. This year,… Continue reading Boudin Bites
Tag: Christmas
Hidden Kiss Cookies
I'm very into the peppermint this holiday season. Usually, I'm more of a pumpkin or cranberry girlie, but peppermint has really been calling to me this year. I love peppermint mochas, peppermint candies, and peppermint-flavored ice cream so it makes sense. One of the best Christmas candies out there are the Candy Cane Hershey's Kisses.… Continue reading Hidden Kiss Cookies
Candy Bar Fudge
The utensil drawer in my kitchen was out of control. There was so much stuff packed in there I forgot what utensils I actually owned. I've only been able to open it about halfway through the last few months because a potato masher was sticking up too far at the end of the drawer, making… Continue reading Candy Bar Fudge
Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies
I love a good, easy, shortcut dessert recipe. If I can use a box of cake or jarred frosting, I will. Shortcuts are an integral part of my cooking. This recipe called to me because of its shortcut: it uses boxed brownie mix for the base. There really is no reason to make your own… Continue reading Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies
White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
I think I've cracked the code on the perfect cookie dough. I've always tried to perfect the perfect cookie---crispy bottom, chewy (but not too chewy) center, no cakey texture, light crumb. These cookies have all of those qualities. I think it's because I used a mix of butter and shortening. This recipe also contains brown… Continue reading White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Classic Creamed Spinach
There are some old school, mid-century recipes out there that just do not look appealing to me. Anything jello is one of them. Jello salads look putrid to me. I also used to hate carrot salads, pea salad, and creamed spinach. All of those recipes have fallen out of favor over the last few decades.… Continue reading Classic Creamed Spinach
Apple Crisp Bars
Apple pie or pumpkin pie? That's the major question being asked this time of year. Sure, we can't forget pecan pie, but apple pie and pumpkin pie are the most requested around the holidays. This question is nearly impossible for me to answer. Apple pie is decadent, homey, and makes me feel all warm and… Continue reading Apple Crisp Bars
Sausage Stuffing Balls
One of my favorite snacks to make during the holidays is sausage balls. You only need three ingredients: ground breakfast sausage, Bisquick, and cheese. It's an incredibly tasty snack and I've never met a single person who didn't like them. But what if you could make sausage balls BETTER? I'm here to tell you that… Continue reading Sausage Stuffing Balls
Pumpkin Cranberry Mini Loaves
Who doesn't love pumpkin bread? I know I love it. I usually make at least one pumpkin loaf a year. Even the boxed pumpkin bread mixes are good. This recipe is a keeper. If you want to bring a fall or holiday food gift to a party, want to impress your friends, or you just… Continue reading Pumpkin Cranberry Mini Loaves
Baked Cracker Sandwiches
A few years ago, I went to a coworker's house party and brought little baked sandwiches made out of Hawaiian rolls. Everyone was amazed. People were begging me for the recipe. The simple little ham and cheese sliders were a massive hit. I couldn't believe it. The recipe was one of the most simple I… Continue reading Baked Cracker Sandwiches