Shamrock Fudge for St. Patrick’s Day

Shamrock Green Fudge with Mint for Saint Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and there are delicious St. Patrick's Day recipes flying all around the place. This delicious fudge in shamrock green is sure to be a favorite!  Shamrock Green Mint Fudge for Saint Patrick's Day is the perfect fudge to take to a party - or keep for yourself. Shamrock Saint Patrick's Day Fudge Shamrock Fudge is an incredibly simple, but super fun and delicious treat.  Minty and chocolatey, and of course, bright green.  This fudge is sure to be a hit wherever you serve it! Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Fudge Ingredients: 10 oreo cookies 1 container vanilla frosting 12 ounces white chocolate chips 2 teaspoons real mint extract food coloring (to desired color) Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Fudge Directions: In a food … [Read more...]

Cake Mix Cornbread Recipe.

cake mix cornbread

Do you ever wonder why cornbread is so much tastier at restaurants? Well, here's the secret: cake mix.  I know, you were probably hoping for something healthy like lentils or squash; but alas, it is cake.  Take solace in the fact that now you too can have delicious sweet corn bread.  Easy as pie cake. Cake Mix Cornbread Recipe Ingredients: 2 packages corn bread mix (8.5 ounces each), prepared per package directions 1 package yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces), prepared per package directions Cake Mix Cornbread Recipe Directions: Combine cornbread batter and cake batter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until fully incorporated. Pour into two lined and greased 18" x 12" baking sheets and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees, or until cornbread is lightly browned … [Read more...]

Strawberry Short (Cup) Cakes

Strawberry Shortcake in a Cup

I love serving cupcakes at parties because they are super convenient.  You have individual servings, so there is no guess work about how many you need, and cupcakes are just cute, fun and compact. But sometimes you want a dessert that's a little more dressed up.  Enter: The Strawberry Short (Cup) Cake!  All the convenience of a cupcake with the pizazz of a grown-up dessert.  And still easy to make! Strawberry Short (Cup) Cake Ingredients: One yellow cake prepared One large container whipped topping 3-4 pints of fresh strawberries, chopped 12 small/medium mason jars or clear glass tumblers Strawberry Short (Cup) Cake Directions:  Crumble cake into each jar until it is about one third full. Add a layer of strawberries, a layer of whipped topping, and another … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Pudding Recipe: Quick Recipe for a Delicious Winter Snack

Pumpkin Spice Pudding

Well we're done with the holidays, but that doesn't mean we don't still crave something tasty and delicious.  But, who wants to go through all the hassle of cooking and baking after we've just survived Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years?  Not me!  And that's why I've created this simple Pumpkin Pudding Recipe.  It's a quick recipe for a delicious winter snack! Pumpkin Pudding Ingredients: 1 can pure pumpkin, 15 ounces 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/4 teaspoon real vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger optional garnishes: whipped cream, graham crackers, gingerbread cookies Pumpkin Pudding Directions: Add ingredients to a bowl and combine with an electric mixer until well blended. Serve … [Read more...]

Garlic Honey Mustard Slow Cooked Ham

Slow Cooker Ham Recipe

If your holiday house is anything like mine, then you run out of oven space very quickly.  That's what makes this recipe so great - whip out your trusty slow cooker and you can make a delicious Garlic Honey Mustard Slow Cooked Ham without so much as warming the oven! Garlic Honey Mustard Slow Cooked Ham Ingredients: 9-10 pound precooked spiral cut ham, bone in 2 cups honey 1 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons minced garlic (I use jarred) Garlic Honey Mustard Slow Cooked Ham Directions: Combine all ingredients except ham in your blender and pulse until well blended. Reserve one cup of glaze. Place ham in crock pot, flat side down. Slowly pour glaze over ham, making sure to get some between each spiral slice. Lift ham to get glaze underneath … [Read more...]

Simple Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Simple Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

Fall begs for pot roast, and a busy kitchen begs for the slow cooker.  This Simple Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe will keep your family and your kitchen very happy as we slip into the brisk autumn evenings full of homework and after-school activities. Try the delicious pot roast recipe as-is, or mix it up with by adding your family's personal favorite veggies like green beans, mushrooms, celery or fresh garlic!  Serve with some crusty french bread and simple gravy for a complete healthy and memorable family meal. Simple Slow Cooker Pot Roast Ingredients: 4 - 5 pounds beef oven roast (I used tip roast), cut into large chunks 3 pounds red potatoes, quartered 1 & 1/2 pounds baby carrots 1 large yellow (sweet) onion, cut in large chunks 3 packets dry ranch dressing mix (1 … [Read more...]