Decorating Your Kitchen for Christmas
When it comes to decorating for Christmas, there are many individuals who automatically think about their Christmas tree. While decorating your Christmas tree is a big part of the Christmas holiday, it is not the only thing in your home that you could or…
Why You Should Let Your Kids Make Their Own Christmas Decorations
Are you planning on decorating your home for the holidays this year? If so, there is a good chance that you will be in need of decorations. When it comes to decorating for Christmas, many individuals automatically head to their local department…
How To Decorate Your Holiday Table
A unique and festive holiday tablescape can be easily created with some planning, simple materials, and your imagination. Just like dressing up for special occasions, little touches can make a big impact on how your table looks to your guests. One…
Christmas Cookies
One of my favorite cookies to make more in my Christmas Cookie Cookbook
Christmas Coloring
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Lose Weight During The Holidays? How To Get Double Credit For Every Lost Pound!
If you've been struggling with your excess fat, the prospect of the upcoming holidays may well fill you with dread. You barely fit in your clothes as is. If things go the way they usually go during the holidays, you may have to join the post-holiday…
How To Relieve Tension During The Holidays
The question of how to relieve tension is as important as ever in today’s ever-increasingly hectic world. Many different techniques can be used, each with its pros and cons, but today we are going to talk about a way of relieving tension that…
How to Have A Non Stress Christmas
Christmas is supposed to be one of the most joyous times of the year. Â Unfortunately, for a lot of people, including myself, Christmas was always filled with stress. Â How to get all the shopping done when I worked full time was a chore in itself. Â Then…
Chef Murph’s Christmas Cookies
Christmas is a special time of the year when families get-togethers and create traditions of their own. These are some of my favorite cookies to make.. Enjoy, Check in the bookstore Merry Christmas XoxoX
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Apple Blush Pie
Apple Blush Pie 5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 3/4 cup sugar 1 can (15.25-ounce) crushed pineapple 1/3 cup red cinnamon candies 2 tablespoons instant tapioca, uncooked 3 tablespoons butter, softened 2 9-inch pie crusts 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees…
Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, beat…
Perfect No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Perfect No Bake Peanut Recipe:: Butter Balls1 cup peanut butter 1 cup powdered milk 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1. Place peanut butter, powdered milk and honey into a large bowl and stir well using a…
Christmas Dessert Recipes
Christmas Dessert Recipes 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or almonds) 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls 2 apples,…
Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham
Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham Recipe: 1 (3-5 pound) ready-to-eat, spiral sliced ham 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup honey 5 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1. Place the ham in a slow cooker with about 1/4 inch of water in the bottom. 2. Turn the…
So Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
So Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole Recipe: 1 pound wide egg noodles 1 pound lean ground beef 1 cup onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced 1 cup beef broth 1 tablespoon tomato paste 8 ounces sour cream 1/2 teaspoon…
Braised Chicken in Red Wine and Fennel Seeds
Braised Chicken in Red Wine and Fennel Seeds recipe 1 large garlic clove 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon mint, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 whole chicken 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon…
Baked Ham with Walnut Peach Sauce
Baked Ham with Walnut Peach Sauce Recipe: 1 half ham, about 4.5 lbs. 1 cup peach preserves 3/4 cup peach nectar 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped California walnuts, toasted 1/4 cup…
Holiday Stuffing
Holiday Stuffing recipe: 1 cup yellow onion, diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 1/2 cups plain 2% Chobani Greek yogurt 1/2 cup chicken stock 14 oz bag unseasoned cubed bread stuffing 1 tablespoon oregano 1 teaspoon thyme 1…
Red and Green Turkey Cheese Pinwheels
Red and Green Turkey Cheese Pinwheels recipe: 2 cans of refrigerated Pillsbury crescent rolls Half pound of deli turkey chopped 8 oz block of Pepper Jack cheese grated (you can substitute any shredded cheese) 4-6 scallions, chopped Chopped scallions and…
Molly’s Green Bean Casserole
Molly’s Green Bean Casserole recipe: 6 cups blanched frenched green beans 1 pint sour cream 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 strips bacon, fried crisp and broken into pieces 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce pepper, to taste…
Christmas Side Dishes
Christmas Side Dishes 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup buttermilk 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 2. Sift the dry ingredients in a large bowl and cut in the butter…
Best Ever Deviled Eggs
Best Ever Deviled Eggs 6 large eggs 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon sweet pickles, finely chopped 1 teaspoon pickle juice from the jar, or 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste 1. Place eggs into a…
Christmas Appetizer Recipes
Christmas Appetizer Recipes 1/2 batch of pizza dough (homemade or store bought) 24 slices of pepperoni 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed 2 tablespoons butter, melted Parsley, minced Pizza sauce or ranch dressing, for dipping1. Divide the pizza dough into…
Heavenly Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole
Heavenly Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole Recipe: 1 can (17-ounce) sweet potatoes 4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 egg whites, beaten 4 tablespoons margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cup pineapple, drained Mini marshmallows 1.…
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Cracker Barrel Style
Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Cracker Barrel Style 6 large potatoes, peeled, cubed and boiled 1 (8-ounce) can evaporated milk 1 stick margarine Salt and pepper, to taste1. After potatoes are peeled, diced, boiled and drained, add the margarine, a slice or…