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These Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods are the best treat for this time of year. My kids love making and decorating them and they are perfect for movie night. Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe are a classic. We make them each year and they are one of my favorite Christmas treats. The salty and sweet is one of my favorite combinations. How to make Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe: Step one: Get started by preparing your baking … [Read more...]
A simple cookie recipe during this busy season is a must. These Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are made from a box cake mix and taste amazing. Christmas cookies are the best. We make a lot during this time of year we made a lot of cookies and I love a simple recipe. These Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are so simple to make, you will love them. How to make Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies: Step one: In a large mixing bowl … [Read more...]
I love this flavor combination. Mint Chocolate Puppy Chow is one of my favorites. Once you start you will not be able to stop! I love puppy chow! It's been my favorite since I was a kid and now I get to make it with my kids. This one is a little different from the classic with mint flavor and it tastes amazing. How to make Mint Chocolate Puppy Chow: Step one: Start by placing your cereal in a large mixing bowl. Then prepare a baking … [Read more...]
The easiest cookie recipe ever! These Yellow Cake Batter Christmas Cookies taste amazing and are made with a box cake mix. During Christmas time I make a lot of cookies. This one is so easy to make and taste amazing. If you need a quick cookie recipe this one is the one you are going to want. How to make Yellow Cake Batter Christmas Cookies: Step one: Start with a large mixing bowl. Combine cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla … [Read more...]
The classic Christmas treat. We make this Christmas Puppy Chow every year for any party or just a family movie night. Nothing beats a Christmas movie and Christmas Puppy Chow to snack on. Puppy chow has always been a favorite of mine and it's the perfect treat to get the kids involved and helping in the kitchen. How to make Christmas Puppy Chow: Step one: Start by placing your cereal in a large mixing bowl. Then prepare a baking … [Read more...]
These Chocolate Christmas Sprinkle Cookies make the perfect Christmas cookie! Soft and gooey and full of Christmas cheer. Christmas cookies are the best kind of cookies. Something about Christmas makes everything better. I couldn't think of anything I would rather be doing than eating these Chocolate Christmas Sprinkle Cookies while watching a Hallmark Christmas movie in my cozy PJs! I mean does it get much better than that? If you want even … [Read more...]
The perfect cookie for your Christmas movie night. These Grinch Cookies are dyed green with red and green M&Ms. Christmas time is my favorite time of the year. My kids love a good movie night and themed snacks are always a plus. These Grinch Cookies are our favorite! How to make Grinch Cookies: Step one: Use a small mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Then set aside for later. Step two: In a … [Read more...]
These Mint Andes Cookies are made with my favorite seasonal candy! I love the flavors and these cookies. From ice cream to candy I love mint chocolate. It's a wonderful combination! These cookies are so good and one of my favorties. How to make Mint Andes Cookies: Step one: Get started by creaming together your butter and sugars in a stand mixer or you could use a large bowl with a hand mixer. Mix until light and fluffy. Mix in egg … [Read more...]
This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole is so simple to make. It's loaded with flavor and topped with brown sugar and pecans. Sweet potato casserole is such a classic! We love serving it for Thanksgiving and even Christmas dinner. Making it in the slow cooker saves me oven space on busy holidays. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole: Step one: Get started with preparing your sweet potaotes. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes and then add to … [Read more...]
These Chocolate Walnut Cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Easy to make and taste great, they are one of my family's favorite cookie recipes. How to make Chocolate Walnut Cookies: Step one: Get started by whisking together flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder. Once combined set aside. Step two: Next use a stand mixer or electric mixer beat softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Once well-combined add … [Read more...]
Cheesy and hardy this Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole is a classic dinner recipe. This Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole is a recipe passed down to me from my mom. It's a spin on her recipe for Cheesy Broccoli Casserole. We love it so much I added chicken and called it dinner. How to make Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole: Step one: Start by heating some oil in your skillet. Add cubed chicken and cook … [Read more...]
The easistes cookie ever! These Yellow Cake Batter Cookies are made with a box of cake mix plus a few more ingredients. They are simple to make and taste amazing. These cookies are SO EASY to make! They taste amazing and are the perfect treat for any event. How to make Yellow Cake Batter Cookies: Step one: Get started by combining your cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl Step two: Next place your … [Read more...]
Nothing beats this classic comfort food. This Shepherd's Pie is made with seasoned ground beef, corn, and creamy mashed potatoes. I top it with cheese then bake. I know this recipe for Shepherd's Pie is far from the traditional way it was made. This is my version that my family loves and that we have been making for years. It's so simple to make and it's a recipe that the entire family will eat. How to make Shepherd's Pie: Step one: … [Read more...]
You know a cookie with chocolate in the name twice is going to be good! You will have to try these Chocolate white chocolate chip cookies. They are mouth-watering and will be your new favorite way to make chocolate chip cookies. A new twist on an old classic: We turned the classic chocolate chip cookie inside out and made a soft and chewy chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips. I've made several versions of the old classic. Some of my … [Read more...]
I love this side dish recipe. These Roasted Carrots Honey are to make and coated in butter and honey. I love an easy side dish recipe. These Roasted Carrots Honey are so simple to make and a recipe that my kids just loved. How to make Roasted Carrots Honey: Step one: Get started by preheating your oven to 425 degrees F. Then go ahead and prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Step two: Next prepare your butter. Melt … [Read more...]
Nothing beats a classic casserole recipe. This Parmesan Chicken and Rice Casserole is easy to make and full of flavor. My kids love my classic Chicken and Rice Casserole. I decided to try mixing it up and this parmesan chicken and rice was creates. Everyone loved it just as much as the origial. How to make Parmesan Chicken and Rice Casserole: Step one: Get started by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Start by cooking rice … [Read more...]
With only three ingredients this Slow Cooker Italian Chicken is so simple to make. Just toss it all in the slow cooker for a quick and easy dinner recipe. Nothing beats a simple dinner recipe. This Slow Cooker Italian Chicken can be thrown in the slow cooker in less than 10 minutes and is one that even my kids will eat. How to make Slow Cooker Italian Chicken: Step one: Get started by placing your chicken in your slow cooker then … [Read more...]
Diced and then seasoned in cinnamon and brown sugar then roasted in the oven. This Roasted Butternut Squash is the perfect fall food. I love to make butternut squash in the fall. From my favorite Butternut Squash Soup to this simple roasted recipe. I'll be eating all the butternut squash this season. How to peel and dice a butternut squash: For this recipe, you want to start by peeling and dicing all your vegetables and roasting them. … [Read more...]
This Cranberry Fluff is loaded with fruit, crunchy pecans, and sweet marshmallows. It's the perfect treat and sweet side dish. This Cranberry Fluff is a favorite with my family and so simple to make. How to make Cranberry Fluff: Step one: Get started by mixing together your canned whole cranberries, diced apples, sliced grapes, chopped pecans. Step two: Gently fold in mini marshmallows and cool whip. Tip: Make sure … [Read more...]
This hardy and cheesy Beef and Noodle Casserole is the best kind of comfort food. It's simple to make and a recipe the entire family loves. Nothing beats comfort food during these cold months. I love a good casserole and this Beef and Noodle Casserole is a family favorite. How to make Beef and Noodle Casserole: Step one: Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Then prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and … [Read more...]
