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Holiday Recipes

Spinach and Artichoke Bites

Ingredients

2 boxes of mini phyllo shells

1 package of frozen chopped spinach

1 can of artichoke hearts, drained and diced

10 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese

1/3 cup of mayonnaise

1/3 cup of sour cream

1 tsp. of garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Thaw frozen chopped spinach and squeeze out excess water. Place in large mixing bowl
Dice artichokes and place in bowl. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, mayo, sour cream and mozzarella cheese
Mix all ingredients until combined
Place phyllo shells on a baking sheet and fill with spinach and artichoke mixture
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes

Baked Brie Bites

Ingredients

1 Can of Crescent Dough (You can use the rolls or sheet)

1 Wedge of Brie Cheese

1 Jar of Fig Spread (You can use any flavor, Sour Cherry, Cranberries, Honey, etc.)

1/4 Cup of Pecans Chopped

Directions

1.) Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

2.) Grease a mini muffin tin

3.) Cut crescent dough into squares and place in muffin tins

4.) Chop Brie into squares and place in muffin tin on top of crescent dough

5.) Top Brie with fig spread and chopped pecans

6.) Bake at 350 Degrees for 10 minutes

Christmas Potpourri

Potpourri Recipe

Ingredients

1 Orange, Sliced

1 Cup Fresh Cranberries

2-3 Sprigs of Pine or Rosemary

1 Tablespoon Cloves

2-4 Cinnamon Sticks

Directions

*Slice orange and place in a medium saucepan with cranberries, pine, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of water

*Simmer mixture and turn heat to low. Your house will then smell amazing!

Sticky Buns

Ingredients

Frozen Rolls (I use Rhodes)

1 Box Cook & Serve Vanilla Pudding

1 Stick of Butter

1 Cup of Brown Sugar

2 tsp. Milk

2 tsp. Cinnamon

Nuts (Optional)

Directions

1.) Spray bunt pan with Pam

2.) On stove top bring Butter, Pudding, Brown Sugar, Milk, and Cinnamon to a boil over medium heat

3.) Pour hot mixture into bunt pan and place 15-20 frozen rolls around the pan

4.) Cover with Cling Wrap that has been sprayed with Pam and let rise overnight

5.) Bake @ 350 for 35-40 minutes (I typically cover the pan with foil until the last 10-15 minutes)

Christmas Punch

Ingredients

2 Bottles of Sparkling Wine (Sparkling Brut)

1 Bottle of Sprite (I used 2 Liter Sprite Zero)

1 Container of Raspberry Sherbet (I used 4-6 scoops)

2 Cups of Cranberries

Directions

1.) Mix all ingredients together and serve chilled

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Holiday Recipes

Christmas Punch Recipe

Ingredients

2 Bottles of Sparkling Wine (Sparkling Brut)

1 Bottle of Sprite (I used 2 Liter Sprite Zero)

1 Container of Raspberry Sherbet (I used 4-6 scoops)

2 Cups of Cranberries

Directions

1.) Mix all ingredients together and serve chilled

Baked Brie Bites

Ingredients

1 Can of Crescent Dough (You can use the rolls or sheet)

1 Wedge of Brie Cheese

1 Jar of Fig Spread (You can use any flavor, Sour Cherry, Cranberries, Honey, etc.)

1/4 Cup of Pecans Chopped

Directions

1.) Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

2.) Grease a mini muffin tin

3.) Cut crescent dough into squares and place in muffin tins

4.) Chop Brie into squares and place in muffin tin on top of crescent dough

5.) Top Brie with fig spread and chopped pecans

6.) Bake at 350 Degrees for 10 minutes

Christmas Potpourri

Potpourri Recipe

Ingredients

1 Orange, Sliced

1 Cup Fresh Cranberries

2-3 Sprigs of Pine or Rosemary

1 Tablespoon Cloves

2-4 Cinnamon Sticks

Directions

*Slice orange and place in a medium saucepan with cranberries, pine, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of water

*Simmer mixture and turn heat to low. Your house will then smell amazing!

Baked Pineapple

Ingredients

1 Can of Crushed Pineapple

2 Eggs, beaten

1/2 cup of Sugar

1 tsp. Cinnamon

2 TBSP Cornstarch

1 TBSP Butter, melted

Directions

1.) In a medium bowl add crushed Pineapple, Eggs, Sugar, Cornstarch, and Cinnamon. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly mixed together

2.) Pour into a baking dish

3.) Drizzle melted butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon

4.) Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

2 packages of whole Mushrooms

1 package of Bob Evans Ground Sausage

4 oz. Cream Cheese

1 TBSP minced garlic

1 TBSP Parsley

1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese

1/4 cup of Panko Bread Crumbs

Directions

1.) Clean Mushrooms and remove stems (be careful not to break the mushroom). Set mushrooms on baking sheet

2.) In a skillet cook sausage until browned. Add in garlic, cream cheese, and parsley. Once cream cheese is melted remove from heat

3.) Stir in Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

4.) Divide sausage mixture evenly among mushrooms

5.) Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked through and the tops are golden brown.

6.) Garnish with chopped Parsley and serve!

Baked Brie with Pecans

Ingredients

1 Package of Brie wrapped in Puff Pastry

1 cup of chopped Pecans

1/4 cup of Brown Sugar

1/4 cup of Maple Syrup

1 tsp Cinnamon

Directions

1.) In a saucepan over medium heat stir together Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon, and Pecans. Stir until brown sugar is melted and all Pecans are evenly coated

2.) Place Brie in the center of a baking dish and top with Pecans and syrup

3.) Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes

4.) Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or cinnamon and sugar pita chips

**If you cannot find Brie already wrapped in puff pastry you can make your own. Just buy a Brie wheel and puff pastry. Wrap the brie in the puff pastry and baste with egg white

Sticky Buns

Ingredients

Frozen Rolls (I use Rhodes)

1 Box Cook & Serve Vanilla Pudding

1 Stick of Butter

1 Cup of Brown Sugar

2 tsp. Milk

2 tsp. Cinnamon

Nuts (Optional)

Directions

1.) Spray bunt pan with Pam

2.) On stove top bring Butter, Pudding, Brown Sugar, Milk, and Cinnamon to a boil over medium heat

3.) Pour hot mixture into bunt pan and place 15-20 frozen rolls around the pan

4.) Cover with Cling Wrap that has been sprayed with Pam and let rise overnight

5.) Bake @ 350 for 35-40 minutes (I typically cover the pan with foil until the last 10-15 minutes)

Food, Holidays, Home Decor

Holiday Entertaining

Christmas Tree Drink Dispenser

Ornament Cup with Straw

Red Cake Stand

Christmas Wine Glasses

Bar Cart

Christmas Punch Recipe

Ingredients

2 Bottles of Sparkling Wine (Sparkling Brut)

1 Bottle of Sprite (I used 2 Liter Sprite Zero)

1 Container of Raspberry Sherbet (I used 4-6 scoops)

2 Cups of Cranberries

Directions

1.) Mix all ingredients together and serve chilled

Baked Brie Bites

Ingredients

1 Can of Crescent Dough (You can use the rolls or sheet)

1 Wedge of Brie Cheese

1 Jar of Fig Spread (You can use any flavor, Sour Cherry, Cranberries, Honey, etc.)

1/4 Cup of Pecans Chopped

Directions

1.) Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

2.) Grease a mini muffin tin

3.) Cut crescent dough into squares and place in muffin tins

4.) Chop Brie into squares and place in muffin tin on top of crescent dough

5.) Top Brie with fig spread and chopped pecans

6.) Bake at 350 Degrees for 10 minutes

Holiday Charcuterie Board

Christmas Potpourri

Potpourri Recipe

Ingredients

1 Orange, Sliced

1 Cup Fresh Cranberries

2-3 Sprigs of Pine or Rosemary

1 Tablespoon Cloves

2-4 Cinnamon Sticks

Directions

*Slice orange and place in a medium saucepan with cranberries, pine, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of water

*Simmer mixture and turn heat to low. Your house will then smell amazing!

Food, Holidays

Holiday Recipes

Baked Pineapple

This baked pineapple dish was one that my Mom made every Christmas and it always reminds me of her. It goes perfectly with ham and is an easy side dish to whip up.

Ingredients

1 Can of Crushed Pineapple

2 Eggs, beaten

1/2 cup of Sugar

1 tsp. Cinnamon

2 TBSP Cornstarch

1 TBSP Butter, melted

Directions

1.) In a medium bowl add crushed Pineapple, Eggs, Sugar, Cornstarch, and Cinnamon. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly mixed together

2.) Pour into a baking dish

3.) Drizzle melted butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon

4.) Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

2 packages of whole Mushrooms

1 package of Bob Evans Ground Sausage

4 oz. Cream Cheese

1 TBSP minced garlic

1 TBSP Parsley

1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese

1/4 cup of Panko Bread Crumbs

Directions

1.) Clean Mushrooms and remove stems (be careful not to break the mushroom). Set mushrooms on baking sheet

2.) In a skillet cook sausage until browned. Add in garlic, cream cheese, and parsley. Once cream cheese is melted remove from heat

3.) Stir in Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

4.) Divide sausage mixture evenly among mushrooms

5.) Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked through and the tops are golden brown.

6.) Garnish with chopped Parsley and serve!

Baked Brie with Pecans

Ingredients

1 Package of Brie wrapped in Puff Pastry

1 cup of chopped Pecans

1/4 cup of Brown Sugar

1/4 cup of Maple Syrup

1 tsp Cinnamon

Directions

1.) In a saucepan over medium heat stir together Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon, and Pecans. Stir until brown sugar is melted and all Pecans are evenly coated

2.) Place Brie in the center of a baking dish and top with Pecans and syrup

3.) Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes

4.) Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or cinnamon and sugar pita chips

**If you cannot find Brie already wrapped in puff pastry you can make your own. Just buy a Brie wheel and puff pastry. Wrap the brie in the puff pastry and baste with egg white

Holidays, Kids, Uncategorized

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year…..our Elves on the Shelf will be arriving soon! I like to prepare in advance for his arrival so I am not scrambling each night to think of something for him to do. I have some fun tricks up my sleeve this year! Check out some of my ideas below and stay tuned for more ideas to come!

Christmas Cookies

Melissa and Doug Christmas Cookie Set

Similar Mixer

Christmas Sensory Kit

Christmas Play-Doh Scents

I’m Back

When Jingles, our elf arrives he likes to bring some fun things for the kids to do and wear throughout the Christmas season. This year he is bringing each of the kids pjs, holiday shirts, Christmas Hot Wheels and a Cabbage Patch for Stella!

Felt Christmas Tree

I found this giant Christmas Tree that you can hang on the wall and I thought it would be great especially for Stella to put ornaments on the tree.