Warning: you might totally binge on these. Seriously. You've been warned. The Hawaiian rolls. The BBQ chicken. The WHITE CHEDDAR. Oh my. If I had to be these Baked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches in a contest with the Shredded Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches from yesterday, it would be a near tie. They are very similar in taste, but have different cooking methods. Maybe … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Fudge
Good luck eating just 1 piece of this fudge! It's ridiculously delicious... P.S. I saw these Pumpkin Spice baking chips on clearance at Target the other day...so if you're there, check to see if your store has any left. (If not, cinnamon baking chips are the perfect substitute!) Pumpkin Spice Fudge The best treat for the holidays! 3/4 cup butter2 cups … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Nachos
My boys ask for these Caramel Apple Nachos about once a week. I don't always have caramel sauce on hand...or time to make a homemade caramel sauce...but that goes to show how amazing this little snack is right here! I thought...as we move into the new year that our holiday sweets and treats series should try to be 'quasi-healthy' - so here's a quasi-healthy dessert … [Read more...]
Ginger Snap Cookies
Guilty. Eating cookie dough guilty, that is. I don't usually eat cookie dough. I will eat chocolate chips out of the bag, but I don't usually eat chocolate chip cookie dough. I am, however, very guilty of eating ginger snap dough. I KNOW...you're not supposed to with the raw egg. (Safe if you are using pasteurized eggs, though!) But it's a risk I'm willing to … [Read more...]
Homemade Almond & Pecan Toffee
Got a gluten free friend who is addicted to "Christmas Crack" but can't have it because it uses saltine crackers? Or are you trying to eliminate grains or gluten but still want your favorite holiday treat? Here's a simple and easy recipe that is loaded with sweet and salty crunch that is completely grain and gluten free. (Please note, it is does contain tree nuts and … [Read more...]
Turtle Brownies
Go ahead...take a lick of that caramel sauce that's dripping down the mug. No one will judge. At least I won't...because I was doing the same thing! (hehehe) These bad-boy-brownies are divine. They have all the right flavors, textures and they are simply perfect! The creaminess and sweetness from the caramel sauce with the chocolate-y brownies with a little crunch from the … [Read more...]
Ham with Sherry Glaze
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...]
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...]
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...]
Holiday Candied Nut Mix
We are totally digging on these homemade candied nuts. It's like the ones you get from the store or mall, but way cheaper when you make your own...and way tastier! If you've never made them before, not to worry...I've got the step by step picts for you to show you how simple it is. I served these at a party last week and they were gone in a flash...I wishI'd have doubled … [Read more...]