My next door neighbor Jane used to make up huge platters of yummies on the holidays and then bring it to our house….and these things are just totally addictive and relatively easy to make Mock Salted Caramel Toffee with Chocolate Made with crackers, home made toffee, nuts and chocolate. I’ve also seen this called “Christmas…
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Pot Luck Chili Cream Cheese 5 Layer Dip recipe
It’s Football Season and that time of year when we all gather for potluck meals so we can cheer on our favorite team. You’ll be sure to score a touchdown if you bring along this killer 5 layer dip with you. That way even if your team doesn’t win, at least your taste buds were…
Christmas Cookie Kindle Cookbooks on Amazon Free or Cheap
Are you stumped to think of a new and fun recipe for your next cookie exchange party? I was too! I started by going through the cookbooks I already had and nothing inspired me so of course, I head to Amazon. I was hoping there would be at least one free e-cookbook but there were…
Pistachio Salad aka Bring the Green Stuff
Every family had food traditions particularly on the holidays that have marked their childhood for good or for bad. My kids don’t really think it’s a holiday meal unless I “Bring the Green Stuff”. I’m not sure what’s so hard about remembering the name Pistachio Salad but my family will always let me know I…
Oatmeal Cookie Shot Recipe – Festive by the Fireplace
A tasty treat made with liquors for your special sweetheart at the holidays! This Oatmeal Cookie Shot Recipe is quick and easy and perfect for a Holiday toast. For 1 Oatmeal Cookie Shot or Oatmeal Cookie Drink to enjoy over ice follow this easy recipe and directions. 1/2 oz Butterscotch Schnapps 1/2 oz Bailey’s® Irish…
Champagne Salad – Jim’s Favorite Holiday Dessert
Champagne Salad Christmas Side Dish Ingredients: 1 pkg. cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar 1 large can crushed pineapple 1 [16 oz.] pkg. frozen strawberries 2 large bananas, sliced 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (except that Jim makes me leave out the nuts!) 1 [8 oz.] Cool Whip Instructions: Soften and blend cream cheese with sugar. Mix…
Heather’s Favorite Verde’ Mexican Chicken
2 cans Green Chili (or home made of course) (mild) 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast 1 can diced tomatoes Mexican spices to your taste, (chili powder, cumin) 2 cloves garlic (smashed and diced) 1 small onion diced 1 8oz package, shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese 1 package of 10 (or so) burrito size Tortilla, flour 1 package…
Stuffed Spiral Pork Loin Roast for the Holidays recipe
This year I’ve decided to make a pork roast that I sort of invented this summer and just fell in love with for my holiday meal. This is a great alternative to Turkey or Ham if your family has gotten tired of those options for your Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner. Spiral Pork Loin Roast Stuffed…
Starbucks Deals for the Holidays
Starbucks Holiday Deals at your local stores Starbucks has closed down their online sales division starting their own trend I suppose of getting you inside the brick & mortar to spend your money and opting to save money on online marketing of products you can buy in the store. It’s an interesting idea and I…
Movie Night Pizza – Date Night at Home
Movie Night Pizza Recipe ~ a Chrissy Original Preheat Oven to 425′ Easy Recipe to make Pizza at Home 1 pizza dough, store-bought, frozen or from your favorite pizza shop A palm full all-purpose flour or cornmeal Italian Blends, for drizzling, plus 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary leaves, a couple of sprigs 2…
