Because I am a planner, today I wanted to share some fun edible Christmas gifts that you can plan for now, and give as gifts next month. These gifts are not only fun to receive, they are also inexpensive to make. Perfect for gifts for friends, coworkers, teachers and neighbors. Hello Friends! I love this time of year, primarily because I get to spend time with friends and family, but also… Continue Reading
Amazingly Memorable Thanksgiving Side Dish Ideas
If you are looking for some Thanksgiving side dish ideas, you are not alone. I am always looking to change up at least one recipe each year. Hi Friends! Every Thanksgiving, I think back to the many dinners we celebrated in the past. My first Thanksgiving I made a very straight menu, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole (the canned soup kind) cornbread stuffing and gravy. That was… Continue Reading
Easy Apple Crisp
This easy apple crisp recipe is perfect for any season. It is also super inexpensive to make and is pure apple goodness. I like to serve it with ice cream, but it is great on its own too! This is the perfect dish to bring to any holiday party. Hello Friends! I hope you are having a wonderful week! We have been decorating and preparing for the holidays. With the… Continue Reading
Cauliflower With Cheese
This easy Baked Cauliflower with cheese is perfect for an appetizer or snack any day! Made easily in minutes, , these tasty bundles of cheese are ready in about 15 minutes. Makes an excellent side dish for any meal I like to sneak in some low point weight watcher recipes especially when it is a holiday gathering. This Cauliflower Cheese recipe is wonderful and is low in points! Hello Friends!… Continue Reading
Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Soups for Fall
These Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Soups are perfect for fall comfort food. I just love how these appliances save me time and help put a meal on the table. These all go great with golden cornbread and or cheesy garlic bread. Hello Friends! Fall is here and we have officially entered the holiday season. Big meals, baking and entertaining are all on the horizon, so I thought it might… Continue Reading
Baked Sweet Potatoes
These easy baked sweet potatoes are perfect for a side dish for a holiday meal! Made easily in the oven, these do not have added sugar, offering a more savory potato dish that is flavorful and easy! This recipe is also great to make my Sweet Potatoe Soup. Both are great ways to incorporate the flavors of the season into your menu. How was your weekend Friends? We enjoyed a… Continue Reading
Pumpkin Spice Mousse
Pumpkin Spice Mousse makes a wonderful fall holiday dessert idea. While it looks elegant, this dessert is actually quite easy to make. The mousse itself just takes 5 ingredients, and with the help of a refrigerated pie crust, you can add an elegant leaf element to the dessert. Refrigerated pie crusts are also great for making these apple tarts and empanadas too. Hello Friends! With all the fall flavors swirling… Continue Reading
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
This is my Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. It makes a soft, fluffy bakery-style cookie packed with pumpkin flavor goodness and chocolate chips. Truly one of the favorite fall cookies this season. Hello Friends! How is your week going? We are enjoying the cool weather of the season and enjoying watching our sports. There is nothing like getting together with family and friends around the television to enjoy a… Continue Reading
Creamy Basil Chicken Pasta
This easy Creamy Basil Chicken Pasta recipe is perfect for an appetizer or snack any day! Made easily in minutes, this tasty Chicken Pasta with Basil is ready in about 30 minutes. This makes a perfect weeknight chicken recipe and goes fantastically with our Cheese Garlic Bread. Hello Friends! We just got from a transatlantic trip and I am now trying to get used to the time change. We… Continue Reading
Simple Pumpkin Recipes
These simple pumpkin recipes are sure to satisfy your pumpkin craving. Some are sweet and some are savory because variety is the spice of life! Pumpkin recipes are very popular right now and to help you celebrate the season, we have gathered some delicious pumpkin spice recipes for you. Pumpkin season is in full force. I always enjoy celebrating each season by embracing the flavors and aromas that come with… Continue Reading
Halloween Candied Pretzels
These fun Halloween Candied Pretzels are a fun party food idea for your next Halloween party or gathering. Made simply with just a few ingredients, they are a great sweet and salty snack idea. These go perfectly with our Fondant Ghost Muffins and Fall Candied Popcorn. Hello Friends! How is your week going? We are on a trip right now and are excited to share this fun Halloween idea. It… Continue Reading
How to Make Popcorn Balls
Today I am sharing a recipe on How to Make Popcorn Balls which are a fun fall snack idea and can be enjoyed any season. Made easily in minutes, these tasty popcorn snacks are very portable too! Whether you are hosting a Halloween party, or just enjoying a quiet date night at home, these easy popcorn balls make a great Fall snack idea. Hello Friends! How is your week going?… Continue Reading
Pumpkin Pecan Cookies
These Pumpkin Pecan cookies are just what I needed this weekend. I was so excited we actually got a taste of fall weather! This pumpkin cookie recipe is perfect to celebrate the season! This recipe is perfect for a fun fall dessert idea and they smell delicious when they are baking in the oven. Much like our Pumpkin Spice Cake, these cookies offer a nice taste of pumpkin spice. It… Continue Reading
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
These easy pumpkin spice cupcakes are delicious and pssst….they come from a boxed cake mix. Why not celebrate fall with these fun cupcakes that are so easy to make. Pumpkin spice with a cream cheese frosting for a delicious, simple fall recipe idea with lots of pumpkin flavor. I wanted to do something simple that could be made quickly since that is what this island is about…. Continue Reading
Candied Popcorn Recipe
It’s time to welcome fall! I’m sharing a simple Candied Popcorn Recipe that is great for any season. You can dress it up for any occasion and it is fun, festive and easy to make. It’s always fun to welcome a new season. Now that fall is here, it is time to enjoy all things pumpkin and full of fall color! Hello Friends! Happy first week of fall! I can… Continue Reading
14 Simple Salads Made with Fresh Berries
As we transition to a new season, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy fresh berries right now. Strawberries and Raspberries are in season and today I am sharing some great ways to make the most of these delicious berries with a few recipes for salads with fresh berries. These salad recipes are great for transitioning to fall, while still maintaining some healthy meal ideas. Hi Friends! One of the… Continue Reading
Easy Pesto Recipe
This easy pesto recipe is so great any time of the year, but with the abundance of fresh basil in the market lately, I feel that there is no better time than now to make some. Also, ever since we got back from our wonderful trip to Italy in the region where pesto was first created in Genoa, I have been wanting to recreate some of those tasty Italian dishes. This Easy Basil Pesto… Continue Reading
Lunch Box Snack Ideas
I gathered up these Lunch Box Snack Ideas in honor of back to school. Today is the first day back in our district and one of the challenges I had when the kids were younger, was finding reasonably healthy snacks for the kids to enjoy. I really felt better when I could make my own lunch box snacks because I knew exactly what was in them. From muffins to… Continue Reading
Easy Sloppy Joe Casserole
This is one of those Sloppy Joe Casserole recipes that I believe was on the box of a biscuit mix back in the day, as we say. I made it this week one evening when I wanted to use up some ground beef that I had leftover from making this skillet dinner. It is a perfect weeknight dinner recipe that you will want to make often. It’s the best flavors of a… Continue Reading
Easy Pumpkin Muffins
These easy pumpkin muffins are perfect for a fun fall dessert or snack any day! Made easily in minutes, these tasty bundles of fall are ready in about 30 minutes. You may also love our delicious Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes or Pumpkin Mug cake recipes. Hello Friends! I am so excited to share a fun recipe with you today. We have been enjoying football games and birthdays with the family… Continue Reading
