Holidays

Spicy Chicken Taco Dip

A delicious layered dip for any occasion! Toss in what you love! I make this from my home canned pantry. Bean Dip Layer (First Layer) 2 Cans beans, black or pinto drained and rinsed 1 1/2 Tsp garlic powder 1 Tsp onion powder 1/2 Tsp salt 1/4 Tsp cayenne pepper […]

Shrunken Heads

This spooky baked apple dessert is sure to please your whole family! Top it with ice cream and caramel! Mmmmm…….. Yields servings 4 large apples, I used honey crisp 2 Tbsp rolled oats 2 Tbsp raisons 2 Tbsp dried canberries 2 Tbsp toasted walnuts 3 Tbsp dark brown sugar 1 […]

Roasted Acorn Squash With Maple Sausage

My favorite among fall fare! A beautiful winter squash roasted until golden, a hint of maple and cinnamon and rounded out with delicious sausage! You are gonna love this! Yields 4 servings 2 Acorn squash (equal size) 1/2 lb Maple sausage 4 Tsp dark brown sugar, rounded Ground cinnamon Sea […]

Pumpkin Dessert

Need the perfect fall dessert in a flash?? This is it! Quick, easy, delicious and beautiful enough to be served on your Thanksgiving table! Yields a 9 x 13 pan Pumpkin Custard 2 1/2 Cups pumpkin puree (not pie filling) 1 1/2 Cups granulated sugar 4 Large eggs 1 12 […]

Classic Beef & Cheddar Cheese Ball

Now here’s a blast from the past! This is my mom’s cheese ball recipe and the cheese ball to end all cheese balls! My absolute fav! 8 oz Cream cheese 1 Jar Old English cheese spread 3 Shakes of liquid smoke 2 oz Dried beef, rinsed well and chopped 1 […]

Classic Philly Cheese Ball

You gotta love this cheese ball classic! A great Fall treat, I like to serve this on my charcutrie board for the appetizer portion on Thanksgivig Day. It is so loved! (If a cheese ball can be loved!) 8 oz Cracker Barrel sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 8 oz Philidelphia cream […]

Mom’s Swedish Meatballs

These are the best meatballs and always remind me of my childhood! This is my mom’s recipe and is the recipe she is known for in the family, she is undoubtedly always asked to bring them to every get together! These festive meatballs will be a great addition to your […]

Basic Hot Cocoa Mix

This basic mix is delicious, but you can jazz it up by adding crushed peppermints, mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, crushed toffee, crushed butterscotch candies, different flavored coffee creamers……. Great for gift giving or to keep in your cupboard at the ready! Ingredients and Variations Ingredients: Unsweetened cocoa powder, […]

Chai Latte Mix

This is my all time favorite drink mix for fall and winter! I give it as gifts every year in festive little holiday tins. Add a couple tablespoons to hot water, grate some fresh nutmeg over the top and take in some holiday spirit! You can also spike it with […]

Cranberry Onion Jam With Maple & Thyme

A delicious gift giving idea and great for appetizers on the fly! Add to puff pastry as a little tarts with goat cheese…. Top a brie wheel and wrap in puff pastry for brie en croute…. Make sausage tarts with phyllo, maple sausage and this jam! **Disclaimer** This is NOT […]