This Mexican hot chocolate is the dreamiest hot chocolate ever! This cocoa is thick, silky and so chocolatey. Each sip yields a luscious sweetness that gives way to a spicy surprise! I created this post as part of a sponsored series with Socialstars and SPLENDA® Brand; all opinions are my own. #SweetSwaps #SplendaSweeties Nothing beats a steaming cup of hot chocolate on a cold, snowy day. When I was a kid, hot chocolate packets were all … Continue reading →
Weekly Meal Plan Week 74 – 11 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts! What I love about this week's meal plan is all the recipes seem so cozy, don't they? I need cozy, it is so cold around here! I'm already done with snow too Sure we only had a flurry, but still, I'm done! I hope you find this week's meal plan cozy too! … Continue reading →
These are a different kind of crinkle cookie recipe! They are soft and tender; just like their chocolate cousins but display a lighter hue and are filled with caramel flavor! Crinkle cookies have always been special to me. They are the first cookies I recall making with my kids. Our very first Christmas card photo shows our kids in their Christmas pj's rolling the cookie dough around in the powdered sugar. The kids have been baking up … Continue reading →
Peanut butter cookies are rolled in nuts then filled with a luscious caramel filling! A drizzle of chocolate decorates each one! Growing up my mom always made the same three Christmas cookies; snowballs, buckeye balls, and jelly filled thumbprints. I ate the snowballs because the were coated in lots of powdered sugar. And I ate the buckeye balls because peanut butter and chocolate is the best combination ever. But those thumbprints? Well, … Continue reading →
A Dutch baby pancake is so simple yet when you pull it out of the oven it creates a significant amount of ooh's and aah's. This pancake comes out golden and fluffy. It isn't overly sweet, it is just what you want from breakfast! I've partnered with the Ohio Poultry Association to bring you this recipe. You can find this recipe and more at Ohioeggs.com I know I've talked about Christmas morning breakfast and how my family loves the idea of … Continue reading →
A good beef roast can make any occasion special! Eye of round roast is an economical alternative to many cuts, but when you surround the roast with herbs and bacon, you get a main dish that looks stunning and sophisticated! I have partnered with the Ohio Beef Council to bring you this original recipe. When I think of the Christmas meal, I think of the Grinch and how he carved the roast beast. If I weren't hosting the family for the … Continue reading →
Weekly Meal Plan Week 73 – 11 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts! I know many of us have Christmas cookies on the brain, but we can have those for dinner. This week's meal plan has flavor and variety I'm sure your family will love! Enjoy! … Continue reading →
A milk punch for caramel lovers! This easy cocktail takes plain old milk and turns it into a lusciously sweet caramel flavored (adult) treat! Eggnog is one of those things that you either love or hate, and I'm talking about both, the kind that comes in a carton and the kind that is found in your liquor store. I use to love both types but over the years I've found that my tastes for both have waned. I no longer care for they grocery store … Continue reading →
This layered pudding dessert recipe is delightfully simple to create! This lush dessert has a bold peppermint layer, a creamy white chocolate layer, and a fluffy white topping! No one has to know how easy this dessert was, your family and friends will be impressed no matter what! For years I have heard about this layered pudding dessert known by many as a "lush." I've made versions of layered desserts, like this coconut key lime trifle or … Continue reading →
Muffins are such a great way to start the day! They are portable and easy, plus they taste delicious! These gingerbread muffins make holiday mornings festive and tasty! We have spent a good chunk of Thanksgiving break prepping for Christmas. The weather has been ideal for picking out the tree and hanging up garland. The downside to this mad decorating is that the kids are beside themselves with anticipation. That anticipation knows no … Continue reading →
It's time to start thinking about gift giving; Christmas is only weeks away! If you have a food lover in your life then this is the list you need! I've assembled the best gifts for foodies! This is a list of items I use in my kitchen on a daily basis. I have a strong attachement to each item on this list. They are versatile, practical and best of all reasonably priced! Libbey Cocktail Set From Pineapple Bourbon Punch to this Cape Cod … Continue reading →
The holidays are here! Whether you are entertaining frends and family or need a dish to share, we have assembled the BEST holiday recipes just for you! German Chocolate Cake Cookies Tangerine Glazed Ham Cream Cheese Cookies Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies Whipped Ricotta Spread 1-Hour Dinner Rolls Chocolate Peppermint Cheese with Chocolate Ganache Hot Chocolate Cookies Crockpot Candy Five Minute Fudge Italian … Continue reading →
Soft fluffy cake mix cinnamon rolls with a Funfetti flair! These cinnamon rolls are easy, fun and tasty! This post has been sponsored by MARS, Pillsbury, and Ziploc. All thoughts and opinions are my own. What’s your favorite thing to eat or serve on Christmas morning? In our house, the smell of cinnamon and sweet bread is synonymous with the Christmas morning. After the flurry of opening presence has subsided, we all settle and sit … Continue reading →