Every February, we raise our glass to toast National Margarita Day and dream about warm Spring and Summer days ahead! Read more about this February 22nd “holiday” at the Official Margarita Day website. While we don’t know exactly who created the margarita we raise our glasses in tribute and say, “Muchas Gracias!”. Here’s my favorite…
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Christmas Recipe Collection
Just in time for Christmas, we have compiled our 3 favorite recipes for you to enjoy all in one place: Chocolate Fudge Recipe – Old fashioned Ingredients 1 1/2 C Milk 4 oz Unsweetened chocolate (Baker’s squares work well for this) 4 C Sugar 3 tbsp Light corn syrup 1/4 tsp Salt 3 tbsp Butter…
Homemade Instant Pot Caramel Sauce
Nothing says fall like “Homemade” Caramel Sauce. This simple Instant-pot recipe won’t scorch (scorching really is horrifying!) and the finished sauce is perfect for fall apples. Ingredients 1 – 3 cans of sweetened condensed milk 1 Tbsp vanilla per can of condensed milk Directions Remove the label from the can of condensed milk. Open the…
Orange Balls – A Family Favorite
This dessert will make you famous at your next party. The May family enjoys these every Christmas but we may have to add them to our Halloween lineup as well. Why wait for December?! During the hectic holidays, it’s nice to have one easy go-to recipe when friends visit or quick party food is required!…
Christmas Treats: Peanut Butter Balls
Growing up Mama always made Christmas Treats that we all looked forward to. As my children have gotten older they like to help their Grandmother with these traditional sweets. The most popular and often devoured was and is the Peanut Butter Ball, also known as the Buckeye. My Mama doesn’t know it,…
Game Time Party Food: Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs
Bacon – good. Beef – good. Cheese – good. Put them all together and we think you’ll love these Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs from delish. Easy finger foods for a fun game night. INGREDIENTS 4 slices bacon 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground beef 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough 2 dill pickles,…
Crock Pot Summer Pulled Pork
Our Backyard Hawaiian Luau will be decorated beautifully with a lighted flower garland. Tiki torches have been purchased and fire dancers are ready. Wait…maybe the fire dancers would be a bit much for a simple backyard party. Summer Luau Lights What we really need is a main dish that doesn’t involve purchasing a whole pig, digging a…
Instant Pot Roast Beef Street Tacos
What is a summer party or Cinco de Mayo without a great street taco recipe? This recipe and either an instant pot or a crockpot (just follow the directions below then pop into a crock pot on high for the day then switch to low after shredding) will transform a chuck roast from a standard meat and…
Easter Bunny Chow
A few recipes are so sweet, salty and delicious that they can only be made for major Holidays like Easter and Christmas and shared with friends and family. Easter Puppy Chow definitely fits into that category. This recipe started as a “Puppy Chow” or Muddy Buddy recipe that includes chex mix, chocolate chips and peanut…
Easy Carrot Soup
I love this soup because it gives me an additional use for the oversized bag of organic carrots that I purchase for the boys at Costco. I’ve served this as a first course when having friends over for dinner and my guests claimed to enjoy it. Ingredients 5 cups peeled baby carrots – about a…
Best Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce Ever!
I love making enchiladas when friends visit for dinner. All the advantages of a casserole without the tuna and noodles. It’s also welcome dish to drop off for after a new baby. They are easy to make in advance so you can focus on your friends while dinner bakes. Serve with refried beans and Mexican…
Hot and Spicy Potato Salad Recipe
Are you ready for summer or has the heat already made you tired?? Well, summer is perfect for parties – so have a glass of iced tea and start planning a time to visit with friends and family. If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I like to mix things up and throw…
Chocolate and Vanilla Sugar Cookies
Everyone loves a good cookie. Throwing a party? Making a list of Christmas snacks to prepare? Cookies can even be your Christmas gifts. I hope you enjoy these recipes that I love to share with my family. Involving the boys with the baking has become a wonderful tradition at our house. These are delightful…
End of Summer Parties, Brisket and Lights
Isn’t August the best time to have a party before the fall routine sets in? The thought of barbeque brisket and lemonade makes my mouth water. In that spirit here is my favorite brisket recipe (from my good friend Joni!) Joni’s BBQ Brisket 5-6lb beef brisket 1pkg Lipton onion soup mix 1/4 bottle liquid smoke…
Christmas Fudge Recipe
Even in the middle of summer, fudge is a great candy to make for friends – even better because it’s unexpected. I am making a batch for a friend and thought I’d post a couple of my favorite recipes. Try your own additions – like crushed peppermints to make the recipes your own! Bookmark…