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12.21.2020
Eggnog Fudge
This Eggnog Fudge is so easy and melts in your mouth. You will want to make it every year for the holidays. Make sure to double the recipe, since you will want to give it away and keep a batch for yourself. Made without white chocolate and with rum extract and spices, it is incredibly…
12.20.2020
Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Marinated Pork Tenderloin is the perfect easy way to make a dinner that will impress. This pork recipe is full of delicious flavor and so easy to make. I was talking to a friend the other day about how challenging this holiday season is. We were both talking about how overwhelmed we are. We did…
12.18.2020
Amaretto Sour Recipe
This Amaretto Sour Recipe is the classic cocktail that you love! With only three ingredients, this amaretto sour recipe is so easy to make, it is bound to be your regular go to! Today I am so happy to share with you my most popular cocktail recipe. This Amaretto Sour is so much better than…
12.17.2020
Sour Cream Cookies
Sour Cream Cookies are soft, delicious, and easy to make – the perfect cookie. Make this great cookie recipe for the holidays or for a special birthday treat! This Sour Cream Cookie recipe comes to you courtesy of an old cook book that belonged to a relative of mine. It was a collection of recipes…
12.15.2020
Salted Caramel Mocha
This Salted Caramel Mocha is an easy coffee house drink that you can make at home. Its simple to make and absolutely delicious! Every Christmas morning I treat myself to a fun coffee drink while the kids open their presents. Sometimes it is something just as simple as coffee with some Irish cream liqueur, but…
12.14.2020
Mint Oreo Bark
Mint Oreo Bark is my husband’s absolute favorite holiday treat. It is only four ingredients and is always the first to go on dessert plates! This will quickly become a family favorite in your house too! This Mint Oreo Chocolate Bark is always on our list of treats to make around the holiday season. This…
12.12.2020
Roast Chicken
Roast Chicken made piping hot out of the oven is the ultimate homey dinner recipe. With these easy to follow instructions, you are sure to make the perfectly moist whole roasted chicken. I think there are some dishes that just seem intimadating. When I was first learning how to cook there were certain recipes that…
12.11.2020
Baileys Brownies
These Baileys Brownies have a deep chocolate fudge flavor with the perfect amount of Baileys Irish Cream in the brownie and the decadent frosting. If you have a chocolate craving that you just can’t quite beat, these Baileys Brownies are the perfect cure. They are easy to make with Baileys in both the brownies and…
12.09.2020
Candied Walnuts
Candied Walnuts is the perfect recipe for snacking, gifting, and adding to salads. This recipe is quick to make and is so good it will become a family treasure. I can’t get enough of this recipe! I can’t tell you how much I love this recipe. It came from my grandmother’s church cookbook. As with…
12.07.2020
Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake
This post was sponsored by Mirum. All opinions are my own. This Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake is the perfect treat to celebrate the holidays with. Made with simple-to-find ingredients, this easy dessert has the best tastes of the holiday season. Christmas morning is truly one of my very favorites. Seeing the magic and wonder of…
12.05.2020
Nacho Chicken Strips
These Nacho Chicken Tenders are the perfect fun dinner recipe. Your family will love this twist on classic baked chicken strips. Sponsored by TOSTITOS®. All opinions are my own. I’m pretty much always trying to create new dinner recipes that I think my kiddos will like. Score one for me with these awesome Nacho Chicken…
12.04.2020
Citrus Sangria
I’m proud to be partnering with Meijer to bring you this perfect sangria recipe. Citrus Sangria is an easy white sangria recipe that is delicious. You will love how easy this sangria is! I love making recipes for you all year long, but there is something so special about making recipes for you to use at the…