A couple of weeks ago, my neighbor hosted a Halloween party. Everyone invited was in charge of bringing an appetizer to share, so I made a batch of guacamole and had it coming out of the mouth of a carved pumpkin. One of my neighbors made this pumpkin dip and not only was it incredibly simple to ...
Thanksgiving
The BEST Sugar Cookies
A few months ago, I decided to jump into the world of cookie/cupcake decorating. I have always been so impressed with people that could decorate beautiful cookies, so I thought "why not try it out"? Well, I went to the store, bought the starter kit, and thought I was set. Little did I know that I ...
Chocolate Chess Pie
Each Thanksgiving, my mom is in charge of the pies. We typically have one pumpkin pie and one fruit pie. It varies from cherry to blueberry, apple, etc. For the last few years however, I have been trying to add a new pie to spice things up. I made an apple butter pumpkin pie last year that was a ...
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
Last week, I was walking through the grocery store when I noticed their 10 lb bag of potatoes on sale. I grabbed one and that night, made my Mississippi mud potatoes! Huge hit! Fast forward a few days later, I still had tons of potatoes left in that bag. Since my family loves their potato sides, I ...
Green Bean Casserole
This casserole is made by many around the holidays, when company comes for dinner, etc. It has always been a favorite of mine because not only is it quick to make, but its a perfect side dish and way to get a veggie on the table. My kids typically eat it right up with no complaints, and my oldest ...
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Over the weekend, with my mom being in town, I decided to whip up this pumpkin cake for breakfast. The kids got quite excited to hear me say "cake for breakfast". This took no time to whip up and we ended up with enough leftovers for the next morning as well. Both my mom and I agreed, this would be ...
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
These flavorful potatoes are loaded with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and butter. The perfect side dish to any meal!! I don't know about you, but loaded mashed potatoes are one of my most favorite side dishes. If I have a get together, it is one dish that is a must have. Not only is it easy to ...
Breakfast Pizza
This breakfast pizza is a recipe that my mom has made over the years. She received the recipe from a family friend! Each time she has guests, this is what she makes for breakfast, since it is always a hit. If there is a family event, gathering, or Holiday, this is our families go to breakfast! ...
Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie
For Thanksgiving this year, I wanted to bring a new dessert. I love pumpkin pie, but wanted to do something with a little twist. I came across this recipe in my Taste of Home magazine (I highly recommend getting a subscription to that magazine) and since my hubby and I had just finished making ...
