There is so much in this photo that you can't see. What you can't see is the years of memories of having holiday meals with my mom on her china. (That's her gorgeous blue pattern above.) Even though she was born in the northern US, she's a southern girl at heart and always serves holiday meals on her china. But it's not a secret that she's not the best cook. Actually, … [Read more...]
Frosty’s Fudge
If Frosty melted and had to end up in a fudge, it would look like this. Well, not really. But load in your favorite fudge with some marshmallows and you've got Frosty Fudge! I love how this fudge and the marshmallows work together...meaning the fudge is so dense and creamy and with each bite you get a fluffy, airy marshmallow to balance out the fudge! If you're looking … [Read more...]
Holiday Peanut Butter Monster Cookies
Change up the colors in these Peanut Butter Monster Cookies to make them work with any holiday! How can you go wrong with ginormous cookies? Specifically, ginormous peanut butter cookies...that are loaded with holiday M&Ms, broken pretzels, and more! These babies literally melt in your mouth... Holiday Peanut Butter Monster Cookies A monster amount of … [Read more...]
Easy Cashew Bark
2 INGREDIENTS. That.is.all. This is the perfect combo of sweet & salty...and creamy & crunchy! A must make this holiday season! See the complete recipe for Easy Cashew Bark here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats on Pinterest. Erin’s Personal Recommendations for … [Read more...]
Mexican Cocoa Fudge
There are 2 secret ingredients in this fudge. The first: you can probably guess from the photo. The second: gives this sweet, creamy fudge the perfect "kick." Find out what they are... See the complete recipe for Mexican Cocoa Fudge here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats … [Read more...]
German Chocolate Fudge
I made this fudge for my husband. In a feeble attempt to "fatten him up" a little ;) The man has the highest metabolism of anyone I know and somehow manages to maintain a nice physique without working out a ton, and eating whatever he wants. I've asked him several times if we could trade metabolisms...too bad that's not possible!!! Anyways, it's been an inside (now … [Read more...]
White Bean Chicken Chili
This white chicken chili is divine. It's packed with great flavors and has just the right "creamy kick." Actually, it doesn't really have any kick at all...thanks to the sour cream toning down the super mild spice from the green chilies. I made this for our church group dinner not long ago, and it received a number of compliments...from both parents and kids! With the … [Read more...]
Peppermint Bark Chex Party Mix
Everyone has their 'holiday crack' - you know that one sweet that you just can't resist...or keep grabbing more from the bowl. This might be mine. It's a close race between this...and white chocolate-peppermint covered thin pretzels. *wipes drool off keyboard* Seriously, my mouth is watering just thinking about having a bite of this! If you have a holiday scheduled in … [Read more...]
Andes Mint Brownie Truffles
Did someone say truffles? Brownie truffles? Brownie truffles with those yummy little Andes mints thrown into the mix? Mmmmmmmmmmm. My sweet tooth is really loving all these amazing recipes that we are featuring in this month's 31 Days of Sweets & Treats series. If you really want to impress the guest at your holiday cookie exchange, I HIGHLY recommend taking 2 … [Read more...]
Peppermint Bark Brownies
Homemade brownies. (Adapted from my all-time favorite homemade, one-bowl mocha brownies from my One Dish Dinners Cookbook!) Layer of peppermint infused white chocolate. Topped with crushed peppermints or candy canes. End result: the perfect holiday brownies for office potluck, cookie exchange or just for dessert! See the complete recipe for Peppermint Bark … [Read more...]