Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board

Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board
Friday Night in my house is ALWAYS family fun night.  That usually means pizza, games, and a movie. During the Christmas season I try to make movie time extra special.  I wrap all of our Christmas movies, so we never know which one it is going to be, and I make a special movie snack.  One of our fa…

Friday, December 16, 2016

Crockpot Garlic and Rosemary Beef Roast Recipe

Crockpot Garlic and Rosemary Beef Roast Recipe
I hope you've been enjoying all of these delicious, guilt-free, holiday recipes this month.  I have to be honest with you when I say that I've been amazed at how delicious and decadent healthy eating can be.  Well, today's recipe is no different!  We're talking main courses today w…

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Easy Cauliflower Stuffing Recipe

Easy Cauliflower Stuffing Recipe
One thing that I have learned whilst trying to eat healthier is that CAULIFLOWER IS KING!  Seriously!  I have found that it is a brilliant dupe for just about any of lovely carb laden dishes you long to devour during the holidays.  That's why, when I was trying to think of something that would…

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Guilt-Free Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe

Guilt-Free Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe
*This post Contains Affiliate Links* "It is impossible to eat right during the holidays."  If I have heard this once I have heard it a dozen times since Thanksgiving.  Heck, I have even said it a time or two, but you know what?  That is hog wash!  The reality is you CAN eat amazing food d…

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Celebrate the Season: Christmas Bucket List and Free Printable

Celebrate the Season: Christmas Bucket List and Free Printable
It's December first, and I can officially shout from the mountain tops that the CHRISTMAS SEASON IS OFFICIALLY HERE !  Christmas is without a doubt my favorite holiday.  While the gifts are definitely a nice bonus, the best part about this season for me is the music, the traditions, the baking,…

Monday, November 21, 2016

Perfect Paleo Pumpkin Pie

Perfect Paleo Pumpkin Pie
This is it!  The holiday season has begun, and Thanksgiving is upon us!  One of the staples on everyone's table is pumpkin pie, and mine is no excitation.  The only difference for me this year is that I am trying to make healthier choices with my ingredients.  Take my Perfect Paleo Pumpkin Pie

Friday, November 18, 2016

Perfect Paleo Pie Crust Recipe

Perfect Paleo Pie Crust Recipe
For my family, holiday desserts are all about the pie. However, we're all trying to make better choices these day, so today I am going to be using Bob's Red Mill Super-Fine Almond Flour to demonstrate how to make the Perfect Paleo Pie Crust . Low carb and gluten free, this Perfect Paleo Pie …

Monday, November 14, 2016

5 Holiday Travel Tips for Caregivers

5 Holiday Travel Tips for Caregivers
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyCareGivingStory #cbias  #CollectiveBias Recently my husband and I entered a new season in our lives.  We became caregivers to my now 92 year old mother-in-law, Dora.  Dora has Alzheimer's …

Monday, December 21, 2015

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Ham

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Ham
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #ForTheLoveOfHam  #CollectiveBias I feel like the older I get, the more and more the holidays have been  redefined .  It used to be that the world stopped on major holidays like Thanksgiving and Chr…

Monday, November 30, 2015

Cheesy Olive Bread Recipe

Cheesy Olive Bread Recipe
I am always on the hunt for a great holiday recipe.  Nothing to fussy, but definitely something that stands out. That is why I love this recipe for Cheesy Olive Bread . I was first introduced to this recipe last Christmas at a holiday party that a friend of mine was hosting.  It was cut into small …

Sunday, December 21, 2014

How to Make the Perfect Prime Rib

How to Make the Perfect Prime Rib
Nothing says Christmas dinner to me like a beautiful Prime Rib .  It's one of the most coveted cuts of meat there are, and the price tag definitely reflects it.  I think that's why so many people shy away from it.  You see, you have to treat this roast like a lady.  You can't "man h…

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
It's Christmas and of course you are being invited to parties and family get-togethers galore!  One of the good things about hosting a modern day holiday celebration is that it is customary for your guests to bring a dish.  One of the downsides to being a guest is what do you bring?  My go-to, …

Thursday, November 13, 2014

How to Perfectly Roast a Whole Turkey

How to Perfectly Roast a Whole Turkey
Here we are, the final installment of my Thanksgiving 101 Series, I hope this has helped you come up with a game plan for your big day and ultimately relieve you of a little stress!  YOU'VE GOT THIS!!!  There is only one final piece left in our holiday dinner puzzle, the piece de resistance,TH…

Sunday, November 9, 2014

How to Make Easy Deviled Eggs

How to Make Easy Deviled Eggs
Inevitably someone in my family is early getting to my parent's house for Thanksgiving dinner, and of course we all come hungry.  To help keep us "heathens" at bay my mom always has a few things for us to munch on while we wait for them to finish up.  There are the usual meats and ch…

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Country-Style Green Beans Recipe

Country-Style Green Beans Recipe
Green beans are my FAVORITE vegetable!  I love them in a multitude of ways, but my favorite is the  Country-Style Green Beans  or "cooked to death with bacon" way! At Thanksgiving you can never make enough of these for my family. I know what you are thinking "Why in the world would I c…

Friday, September 19, 2014

How to Perfectly Roast a Beef Tenderloin

How to Perfectly Roast a Beef Tenderloin
Usually I try to keep my recipes pretty inexpensive, but sometimes you have occasions that call for something a little special.  To each of us that will look different, but one thing is for certain Roasted Beef Tenderloin is the perfect thing to put on any table!  Ahhhh tenderloin...king of beef. …