It’s an expensive time of the year! There seem to be so many uses for our dollars when the holidays roll around. These frugal tips will make your holiday season something to remember without breaking the bank. The whole essence of a successful holiday season does not lie in the amount of money you spend, …
These sweet treats are a variation on the normal kiss cookie that is so often seen this time of the year. These candy cane peppermint kiss cookies are lighter than the traditional kiss cookie but super festive. Perfect for a cookie swap or to take to your child’s school party. I love making cookies this …
Your kids will love to make this sweet snowman Christmas cake. The cake will be the hit of your Christmas buffet. He is made of a chocolate base and covered in butter cream frosting and then decorated. The cake is easy to make and kids will love to help you decorate it with their favorite …
Printable Recipe: Open Face Hot Turkey Sandwich with Cranberries & Stuffing With Thanksgiving and Christmas usually comes left over turkey and lots of it. I have a variety of recipes to use it up. I actually love left overs and buy a turkey much larger than I need so that I can make the taste …
Printable Recipe: 4 Layer Mexican Party Dip This 4 layered Mexican dip is one of the easiest to make, but don’t let that fool you. The flavor is fantastic.I first got the recipe from my sister in law. I’ve made this dip with both full fat cream cheese and meat chili, as well as fat …
Grab a Glass of milk for one of my favorite Cookie Recipes There is nothing quite like dunking a cookie into a glass of milk. This round up of delicious cookies features everything from a basic shortbread to a decadent peanut butter cream filled whoopie pie that is for the most sugar yearning person out …
This Lush Berry Bellini has a pretty red color and lots of fizz for entertaining fun. Christmas (and Valentine’s day) are great times to bring out the red cocktail recipes. They are very festive and inviting during the holiday season. Summer is also a great time for red cocktails, like my frozen strawberry daiquiri. It’s …
It is getting to the time of the year when cookie exchanges are being planned. They are a fun way to share your new holiday cookie recipes. This peppermint crunch sugar cookie will be a great one to add to your line up of Christmas cookies. I love making cookies this time of the year …
These Pestiños pastries are flavored with citrus, wine and cinnamon. If you are looking for something special to take to a cookie swap, this recipe will delight the party guests with their delicate texture. Pestiños are a Spanish cookie from Andalusia and other regions of Southern Spain. They are often served at Christmas time, but …