Food, Drinks & Fun For St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you call it St. Patrick’s Day or St. Paddy’s day, one thing is certain about March 17th, it is a great day for a party. St. Patrick’s day represents a day of celebration and for adults can also include a toast or several in honor of. Anyone can be Irish for a day and you are doubly lucky if you are Truly Irish! What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of green. I have collected some of my favorite things to do…
Perfect Cut-Out Cookie Dough!
“Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase” I use this recipe for almost all my cut-out cookies. The texture is perfect and the cookies hold their shape perfectly. I change out the extracts for a variety of flavor and decorate with glaze, a simple buttercream or sanding sugar. I have a Cuisinart Stand Mixer that I love and use religiously. If you don’t have one I highly recommend. There are a ton of attachments that you can purchase separately that are too fun to not add to your kitchen…
Chicken No Pie Mac N Cheese
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I have found the ultimate way to get my little one to eat meat! Surround it with a sauce or gravy, mix in some veggies and pasta and bam! Eats like a champ. I made this last night and his little belly was so full! I used my skillet again and the results were yummy! I use a deep cast-iron skillet by Lodge and it is perfect! It is pre-seasoned and ready for immediate use. I love cooking with cast-iron. It…
French Toast Bake
So incredibly yummy! I had a half loaf of sourdough bread left and took a shot at making something with it. As you can see the pan is small so if you make more increase eggs and milk. Hope y’all enjoy! Ohh and the music is a great pick me up! Lil Zac Brown! If you prefer to read and print the recipe see below. Print Recipe French Toast Bake This French Toast is so incredibly easy to make and is my go to meal in the mornings. I can prep and pop in the oven while getting ready for work. My family loves the syrup fruit mixture that I…
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu Plan
Thanksgiving is a BIG deal at my house and since I love to cook, I say bring on the appetites! With only two weeks to go I will be doing a lot of shopping this weekend and the next. I have discovered a few great recipes over the years that I am now sharing with you. The dishes are a mix of family recipes handed down and some tried and true from other fine cooks. I make a lot of my side dishes the night before so I am not going absolutely crazy in the kitchen Thanksgiving day. I also have a double oven which is a lifesaver and I…
Bourbon Pecan Pie
I absolutely love Pecan Pie and it is a huge hit in my house. Add bourbon of course and it is even better! You can always omit the bourbon of course but it’s the holidays so why not! Print Recipe Bourbon Pecan Pie Prep Time10 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time50 mins Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: bourbon, pecanpie Ingredients3 large Eggs At Room Temp1 cup Sugar1/2 tsp Salt1 cup Karo Syrup3 tbsp Butter At Room Temp2 tbsp Bourbon 1 tsp Real Vanilla Extract1 cup Chopped Pecans1 Prepared Deep Dish Pie Crust I blind bake mine for a bit while making mixture. InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium mixing bowl…
Bourbon Whipped Cream
Pair this wonderful whipped cream with your pies! I don’t have a specific bourbon I cook with but there are so many local distilleries these days why not support one of them! Enjoy y’all! Print Recipe Bourbon Whipped Cream Prep Time5 mins Course: DessertKeyword: bourbon, whippedcream Ingredients1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream2 tbsp Powdered Sugar1 tsp Real Vanilla extract1 tsp Bourbon InstructionsIn a chilled bowl combine all the ingredients and whip with a hand mixer until peaks form.
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a must and I tend to make a crazy amount because they don’t make it to the table if I don’t! Again super easy and can make ahead. Print Recipe Deviled Eggs Recipe is for a dozen but you can definitely make more! Ingredients6 large Eggs2 tbsp Olive Oil Mayo1 1/2 tbsp Sweet Pickle RelishWhite Vinegar Just a splash1 tsp Yellow MustardSalt & Pepper To tasteSmoked Paprika Garnish InstructionsPlace eggs in a single layer in a saucepan, add water covering eggs. Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and let stand 15 minutes. Rinse under cold water for about a minute. I use a tablespoon…
Corn Casserole
Super easy and a great side dish! There are a ton of variations out there but I like to keep mine simple. Print Recipe Corn Casserole Prep Time8 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 3 mins Course: Side DishCuisine: AmericanKeyword: corncasserole, thanksgiving Ingredients1 15oz Can Corn Drained1 14oz Can Creamed Corn1 pckg Corn Muffin Mix I use Jiffy1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can sub Sour Cream1/2 stick Butter1 cup Shredded Cheddar InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F In a large bowl, stir together the 2 cans of corn, corn muffin mix, yogurt, and melted butter. Pour into a greased 9 by 13-inch casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes, or until…
Bacon Green Bean Casserole
Yes I said bacon! I mean how else do you make an already great dish perfect! I don’t use canned green beans either and am thankful my hubby doesn’t mind breaking beans! Print Recipe Bacon Green Bean Casserole Prep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins Course: Side DishCuisine: AmericanKeyword: sidedish, thanksgiving Ingredients2 lbs Fresh Green Beans Snapped, trimmed and blanched2 cans Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup1/2 cup Milk1 1/3 cup French Fried Onions I use French's Salt & Pepper to taste6 slices Bacon (prepared & crumble) I use applewood InstructionsPreheat oven to 350° F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir the soup, milk, salt, pepper, crumbled bacon, 2/3…
