Can I share a secret with you? I adore Fruity Pebbles. They are my favorite cereal. They were my favorite as a kid, and every now and again I get a box - for nostalgia's sake. Or to make these. Because - yum. Plus the memories. Plus the smile they put on my face. And when you turn them into Christmas trees - I basically feel like I'm just winning at life. … [Read more...]
Brownie Ornaments
So I love brownies. And I love ornaments. And I love Christmas. So... These are pretty much the perfect Christmas treat!!! (At least they are in my opinion!) Make brownies. Use these cookie cutters below to cut them out. (And yes, because I know you're wondering...and perhaps needing permission??? You are 100% supposed to eat the parts of the … [Read more...]
Zesty Turkey-Cranberry Grilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese. I could eat these all day everyday. So when my friends at Borden® asked me if I'd whip up a grilled cheese with Thanksgiving leftovers, I knew right away what that grilled cheese would be. I could taste the amazing-ness before I'd grilled it up! Because turkey plus cranberry sauce plus spicy mustard plus Pepperjack cheese is pretty much the perfect … [Read more...]
Cran-Apple Turkey Sliders
Pretzel rolls make everything better. Especially when it comes to Thanksgiving leftovers! Here's one of my faves... Cranberry Apple Turkey Sliders Perfect for leftover turkey! 8 pretzel rolls2 cups leftover turkey, shredded1 apple, cored and thinly sliced1 cup leftover cranberry sauceMayo and/or spicy mustard Slice pretzel rolls in half and … [Read more...]
Glazed Sweet Potato Rounds
Holiday Feast Side Dish Alert... I love sweet potato casserole...I really do. Especially when there is a crunchy, nutty topping or layer in the dish. But what I don't always love is the prep-work. If you're hosting the holiday feast, it's a flurry of madness getting everything ready and sometimes you just want simple and easy. THIS. Is simple and easy. Slice the … [Read more...]
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
I love Brussels sprouts. But for some reason, we don't eat them regularly. They aren't part of our regular veggies with dinner rotation. (They should be!) I seem to always want them around the holidays. I also seem to always want them with bacon. Because bacon makes everything better, especially Brussels sprouts! With this recipe, we are going to cook the bacon, drain off … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Our Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte has been getting rave reviews from our $5 Meal Plan members. It was on the menu recently and everyone who has tried it LOVES it. But I know that not everyone drinks coffee...and not everyone wants to give their kiddos coffee (mine don't need any extra energy or caffeine!!!). So today, I'm sharing an amazing recipe for Pumpkin Spice Hot … [Read more...]
Honey-Glazed Parsnips
Parsnips, what are those Erin? They're like carrots. Similar consistency, similar flavor and they cook up just the same. They're just a different color. If you've never tried them, this is a great recipe to start with...because I'm tossed them together with some carrots in a similar and delicious roasted and glazed recipe. It goes like this: roast the carrots and … [Read more...]
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Before we start into this delectable side dish, I need to make the following disclaimer. Calories don't exist on holiday feast day. They just don't. They can't really. ;) I'm teasing...there are ways to be smart about calories at a holiday feast...but I like to pretend they don't count or exist. (hehe) Making this calorie disclaimer is important with … [Read more...]
Garlic and Herb Shepherd’s Pie
Two Shepherd's Pie in one week. (Here are the "dinner cupcakes," if you missed them!) Yup yup. Because...meat and potatoes is the name of my feeding 5 boys game! ;) I love a great Shepherd's Pie meal because it's hearty, filling and budget friendly to boot! This garlic and herb shepherd's pie tasks the flavor up a few notches...and is the perfect savory dish for a … [Read more...]