Make warm mugs of Spiced Orange Tea with this easy Russian Tea recipe. Put the mix in mason jars, add labels, and give it as gifts to friends! My friend Amy gave me this recipe for Spiced Orange Tea Mix over 25 years ago! It’s also known as Russian Tea and Friendship Tea. Mix up […]
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Peppermint Cookies
Our Peppermint Cookies have a candy cane crunch! Top them with peppermint buttercream and crushed candy canes, or turn them into whoopie pies! If there’s one flavor that brings Christmas to mind, it is peppermint! I have friends who love candy canes so much they stock up during the holidays so that they have enough […]
Peanut Butter Fudge
Make this easy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe for the peanut butter lovers in your life! It’s smooth, creamy, and perfect for sharing. Peanut butter desserts are always on our holiday dessert table, as well as homemade candy, freshly baked cookies, and pies of all kinds! My mom always made chocolate fudge for Christmas and my […]
Christmas Crack Saltine Cracker Toffee
This Christmas Crack recipe for saltine cracker toffee is sweet, salty, and totally addicting! Make half with pecans and half with sprinkles! We are making Christmas Crack this year along with our favorite Christmas recipes, homemade candies, and holiday cookies! Saltine toffee is a long-standing holiday favorite because not only is it easy to make, […]
Breakfast Tacos
The ultimate Breakfast Tacos you wish were included on the Taco Bell Breakfast menu with scrambled eggs, tater tots cheese sauce, and bacon! While the fast food breakfast menu includes burritos, quesadillas, and crunch wraps and we think it should also include tacos! These flavorful breakfast tacos start with a toasted tortilla and include layers […]
Chocolate Truffles
Homemade Chocolate Truffles have a thin chocolate shell with melt-in-your-mouth smooth chocolate inside! Give as a gift to your loved ones. As a chocolate lover, chocolate truffles are one of my favorite treats. My kids used to call them “special chocolates” when they were little and always begged me to share them with them. Now […]
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries are the ultimate treat! They look beautiful on a serving platter and can be given as a gift. I shared a recipe for white chocolate covered strawberries way back in 2013 and decided that I should also share how to make chocolate covered strawberries. These strawberries are easy to make and […]
Peanut Brittle
Homemade Peanut Brittle is sweet and salty, crispy and crunchy. This classic Christmas treat is easy to make and better than store-bought! Peanut brittle is one of my husband’s favorite holiday treats so I decided to learn how to make it. It is so delicious that from now on it will be a holiday tradition!
Toffee Recipe
This Toffee Recipe is a homemade version of Almond Roca. A buttery, crunchy treat with milk chocolate that’s perfect for the holidays! Toffee is one of my favorite kinds of candy bars, anything from Heath bars to Skor bars! My mom used to make Almond Roca every year at Christmas time. The whole family looks […]
Peppermint Patty Bars
Homemade Peppermint Patty Bars are cool and minty, smooth and creamy. They’re BETTER than store-bought peppermint patties and EASIER to make! One of our holiday traditions is making homemade peppermint patties based on a recipe from my sister. This year I decided to make an easier version. This peppermint patty bars recipe has the best […]
Peppermint Mocha Whipped Coffee
Savor the season with a festive Peppermint Mocha Whipped Coffee topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes! After enjoying our Pumpkin Spice Whipped Coffee recipe during the fall, we decided to make a Peppermint Mocha Whipped Coffee for winter! Every year my daughter awaits the arrival of the Ho Ho Mint Mocha from Caribou […]
Peppermint Syrup
Make your own Peppermint Syrup with only three ingredients! Perfect for a peppermint mocha or hot chocolate. We are peppermint loving family and enjoy it in our desserts as well as our coffee. This peppermint syrup is so easy to make and is something we like to keep on hand. If you need a last-minute […]
White Gravy Recipe
This White Gravy recipe is a basic white sauce that is easy to make and can be used in so many ways. Serve over biscuits or add cheese for a cheese sauce. I titled this recipe white gravy but it is also called white sauce, Béchamel sauce, country gravy, peppered gravy, and homestyle gravy. My […]
Chocolate Covered Caramel
A Chocolate Covered Caramel is the most popular choice in a box of chocolates. Make your own caramel truffles that taste better than store-bought ones! Last December I shared an easy caramel candy recipe that is a family favorite. I’m all for caramels but when you dip them in chocolate, I’m an even bigger fan! […]
Tater Tot Casserole
Tater Tot Casserole has a creamy layer of ground beef, Italian sausage, green beans and corn topped with crunchy tater tots and melted cheddar cheese. I’m from Minnesota and we call this tater tot hotdish but most of the country knows it as tater tot casserole. No matter what you call this dish, it is […]
Sherbet Punch Recipes
Make these Sherbet Punch Recipes for parties and holiday dinners! Choose from strawberry, orange, lemon, and lime punch, or make all four! Growing up I remember every celebration, birthday party, and holiday dinner at my grandparent’s house included a sherbet punch. It wasn’t always the same flavor, but it was always delicious. There are so […]
Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash With Chicken
This easy Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash recipe with chicken is a delicious comfort food that is full of veggies and flavor! If you like spinach artichoke dip, you’ll love this casserole version that is made in a skillet! It’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Pancake Breakfast Pizza Recipe
This Pancake Breakfast Pizza recipe with a pancake crust, scrambled eggs, cheese and bacon drizzled with maple syrup is an easy breakfast or brunch idea! Fast food breakfasts remind me of traveling. When you are on a cross-country road trip, the fastest way to get breakfast is to pick up fast food and be on your way. […]
Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad
Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad is one of the MOST POPULAR recipes. It’s cool and creamy with caramelized brown sugar pretzels and diced strawberries. There won’t be any leftovers of this dessert salad! Disclosure: I received Rachael Ray Cucina Stoneware pieces to facilitate this post. All opinions are 100% my own. One of my family’s favorite salads […]
Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs Recipe
This Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs recipe is so easy to make and only requires three ingredients. The result is fork tender, delicious BBQ ribs! This recipe is inspired by my friend Becky who made this kind of BBQ ribs for me and my kids. When our kids were little and our husbands would be away […]
Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
These Chocolate Peppermint Brownies have a fudgy chocolate brownie base and melt-in-your-mouth peppermint buttercream frosting topped with smooth chocolate mint icing and crushed candy canes. It’s that combination of chocolate and mint that gets me every time! Brian and I even served chocolate mint brownies at our wedding in addition to a wedding cake. During much […]
Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Ribs Recipe
This Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Ribs recipe is perfect for potlucks & family dinners. Put grape jelly, chili sauce, and ribs in crock pot and cook until tender. My husband’s extended family gets together once a year during the holidays. There are so many relatives that they have to rent a space to gather in. We […]
Chocolate Mint Fudge
This Chocolate Mint Fudge recipe is smooth and creamy with crunchy bits of mint Oreos and Andes mints. It’s easy to make with 5 ingredients! Chocolate and mint are a flavor combination that my whole family enjoys, but the guys are the biggest fans. They enjoy everything from Grasshopper Lattes to Shamrock Shakes, peppermint patties, […]
Ham and Cheese Pull Aparts With Gravy
This recipe for Ham and Cheese Pull Aparts with Gravy is a great way to start the day. Enjoy this hearty breakfast with holiday guests before your busy day. Part of a sponsored social media program by General Mills. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We celebrated at my sister’s house with 50 […]
S’mores Cookies Recipe
This S’mores Cookies Recipe has the goodness of the classic summer treat stuffed into a cookie complete with a toasted marshmallow and chocolate on top. Although I know that s’mores can be eaten year-round, they are one of those treats that make me think about summer. When I was a teenager, my family moved from a […]
Crock Pot Peanut Clusters
Crockpot Peanut Clusters are so easy to make in a slow cooker and everyone loves them. They can cook while you are baking other goodies! In the spirit of holiday giving, I offered to do some baking for my husband to deliver to some of his favorite clients, his team, and his co-workers. Since I […]
Candy Cane Crunch Donuts
Peppermint Candy Cane Crunch Donuts are easy to make with Pillsbury biscuits! These fried doughnuts are topped with a vanilla glaze and crushed candy canes. Although I enjoy mint desserts and candy year round, peppermint desserts always remind me of the holidays. It’s been a long time since I’ve made doughnuts so I had to […]
Candy Bar Pretzel Bites
Candy Bar Pretzel Bites are easy to make with mini candy bars sandwiched between pretzels. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges or in a mason jar as a gift! There are so many kinds of Christmas cookies to make and so little time! We love making ones that take a long time like frosted sugar cookie […]
Frosty Mocha Punch
Frosty Mocha Punch is a cool, refreshing combination of chocolate, coffee, and ice cream! It’s always a part of our family celebrations. Sponsored by Collective Bias and Kraft Foods. One of the best things about the holidays is all of the holiday desserts! One of my family’s favorite holiday desserts is actually a beverage called […]
Cherry Berry Slushie Recipe
This post brought to you by Jel Sert. All opinions are 100% mine. This simple Cherry Berry Slushie recipe is a refreshing way to stay hydrated this summer! As summer races on it feels like we are trying to pack in as much fun as week can! I’ve heard that some of you have kids […]