This Chicken & Waffles Appetizer is seriously out of this world! I don’t often eat fried chicken. Or waffles. But I’ve always wondered what all the hoopla was about Chicken and Waffles. So when we dined at 5 Napkin Burger in NYC recently, I decided to take a calorie splurge. I actually decided I would eat exactly half of what was on my plate. That was a total fail! Oh my goodness, it was good! I had told the waitress I {Read More}
Sugared Cranberries
December 22, 2014 By
I can’t believe I’d never tasted sugared cranberries until yesterday. Why didn’t I know about these sweet, tart, sparkly, little nuggets of goodness? Why doesn’t everybody know about them? My mission today is to spread the word so these little berries get the recognition they deserve! Ingredients 4 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 cups fresh cranberries Directions In a medium saucepan, bring two cups of water to a boil. Stir in two cups of the sugar and stir until sugar {Read More}
Chocolate Peppermint Parfait Made Easy
December 16, 2014 By
This post was sponsored by Marie Callender. All opinions are my own. This Chocolate Peppermint Parfait recipe is SO easy to make and really delish! Chocolate Peppermint Parfait During the holidays, I love making desserts that look both festive and enticing. AND I also love making desserts that are quick and easy so I can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with my family. We all love chocolate, and so I came up with this simple recipe that {Read More}
Seriously Delicious Holiday Champagne Punch
December 15, 2014 By
This Champagne Punch is festive, delicious and so pretty, too! This recipe may be the most amazing treat to my taste buds in all year. Yes, it’s a holiday champagne punch, and I kid you not… it is SERIOUSLY delicious! Plus it’s easy to make in large quantities or small, depending on the occasion. I definitely plan on serving it at our holiday party and again on Christmas Day. Holiday Champagne Punch Ingredients 3 cinnamon sticks 4 whole cloves 1 cup water 1/2 {Read More}
Holiday Leftovers Enchiladas: Three Ways
December 4, 2014 By
Here are three amazing recipes for your holiday leftovers… Holiday Leftovers Enchiladas are the best! Ah… holiday leftovers! It’s always fun to create some amazing dish with the remnants of the feast! More often than not, I make turkey and sausage gumbo. But this year, I was having a dinner party for 20 family members the day after Thanksgiving, and I decided I wanted everything to fit on one plate. I contemplated what to do with my turkey and quickly decided {Read More}
Pepitas! How to Make Perfect Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
November 22, 2014 By
I can remember when growing up that we would make roasted pumpkin seeds after we carved our jack-o-lanterns. I also remember it was a lot of work, but that we loved them! So this week, after gutting my pie pumpkins and making homemade pumpkin puree, I decided to treat Tom and me to the yummy seasonal treat of roasted pumpkin seeds! I was surprised at how interested my dear husband was in this little project! Before roasting, you do need to {Read More}
