One of the things I love about entertaining is being able to serve up great food to my favorite people, but I do not love the stress that goes along with entertaining. It took me a long time to learn how to enjoy my own parties because I spent more time in the kitchen than I did with my guests. Eventually, I learned to lighten up and serve foods that my guests could customize to suit their own tastes, which took a lot of stress off of me. One of my favorite foods to serve guests is mashed potatoes - they economical, easy, and pretty much everyone loves them, plus they're a great comfort food. When I throw a party, I love to set up a mashed potato bar, where I serve a scoop of mashed potatoes in a martini glass and then set up a buffet of toppings. I typically make my potatoes from … [Read more...]
Garlic Honey Mustard Slow Cooked Ham
This post is such a favorite - we wanted to share again for everyone starting to think about those special Holiday dinners - like Easter! Enjoy! 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) [sc:adsense ] Garlic Honey Mustard Slow Cooked Ham Directions: Combine all ingredients except ham in your blender and pulse until well blended. … [Read more...]
The 8-Day Table Manners Boot Camp!
Have you ever seen pigs eat at the farm? The farmer pours the food down and the pigs all swarm the food in a feeding frenzy. They will grab, push, snort and gulp down as much food as possible. Do you ever feel that your kids resemble the pigs? How do we tame our kids table manners before the holidays? To prep your kid and remind them to mind their table manners, we have put together an 8-day boot camp! Eight essential skills to work on each day and then a final day to put it all together. Ready to get started? Day 1. WAIT UNTIL EVERYONE IS SEATED TO START This is sometimes really hard for kids, especially when they are … [Read more...]
Easy Grilled Pork Chops Recipe {a #GrillPorkSweeps Giveaway}
Do you host an annual BBQ at your house? Are you always looking for a new and tasty recipe that will WOW your guests? Today, I have a pork chops recipe that is a snap to prepare and just as easy to grill. With only 15 minutes of prep time, you'll have plenty of time to welcome guests and sit back and have a cocktail or two. This Memorial Day, Walmart is the ultimate source for your barbecue essentials and great pork deals on your grilling favorites like pork chops. Look for this popular cut when shopping the meat case and visit Grillpork.org for more grilling inspiration. Ready to get started? Let's grab your ingredients. If you don't already have these items in your pantry, you can find them all at WalMart. You'll need: 1/3 Cup of Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce 1/2 Cup … [Read more...]
Savory Summer Grilling Recipes
School is nearly out for summer, it is getting warmer outside every day and the swimming pool is calling your name. All of that means it's time to FIRE UP THE GRILL! Today I've gathered ten summer grilling recipes that are sweet, savory, succulent and satisfying. There's something here for the entire family, from vegetarian to meat eater. /1/ Jack Daniels Grilled Burger - Nothing says "grilling season" quite like a thick, juicy burger. Give this amazing burger a try at your next barbecue. /2/ Blueberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken - This chicken has such a great combination of flavors. Your taste buds are sure to thank you! /3/ Brined Pork Chops on the Grill - Give the traditional BBQ basted chops a break. These brined pork chops are sure to be a hit at your next dinner party. /4/ … [Read more...]
Sweet and Savory Grilled Pork Ribs Recipe
The weather is already warm here in Florida. Now is the perfect time to light up the grill. WalMart is the ultimate source for your barbecue essentials and great pork deals on your grilling favorites like bratwursts, pork chops and ribs- Extra Meaty Back Ribs, St. Louis Style Spareribs and Spareribs. Look for these popular cuts when shopping the meat case. My husband has perfected his rib smoking capabilities over the years, and yesterday he grilled some pretty amazing ribs for us. His ingredient list is really short and his prep time is more simple than you would think. Once he puts them on the grill, the cook time is a cinch. Gone are the days of complicated ribs. No more boiling or broiling before grilling. Just rub them down with a couple of seasonings and a secret ingredient {well, … [Read more...]
