With Christmas just around the corner, holiday festivities are already in full swing and so is my seasonal cheer! While there are a lot of things I love about the Christmas season, seasonal treats like hot cocoa and eggnog are pretty high on the list. Growing up, we always just bought our eggnog from the store. It was coincidental that I even stumbled upon homemade eggnog, but the first time I tried it I knew I would never buy it from the store again! So, today I'd like to share with you a ... [ Read More ]
For Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey and Tater Casserole
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's safe to say most of us are going to be seeing more turkey than we've seen in.... well, since last Thanksgiving. Somehow, every year, my family and I find ourselves in the kitchen with dinner almost done wondering "How in the world did we get this much food?!" and "What are we going to do with all of it?!" and I am sure we aren't the only ones! When I was growing up it was usually turkey sandwiches with mayo for a while, but I'm here to offer a ... [ Read More ]
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
I love a good old-fashioned big Christmas morning breakfast just as much as anyone, but that doesn't mean you have to spend hours in the kitchen while everyone else is enjoying their Christmas gifts. Here is one of my favorite recipes for an overnight breakfast casserole. Make it on Christmas Eve before everyone goes to bed, and then just pop it in the oven in the morning! Overnight Breakfast Casserole Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 20 mins ... [ Read More ]
The Ultimate Don’t Waste Your Thanksgiving Turkey Guide
We grew our own turkeys this year, and the one thing you really can’t do when you grow your own, is pick your own size of Thanksgiving Turkey. You can choose between Monstrous and not so monstrous but in the end you are likely going to end up with more turkey than you anticipated. This has been our dilemma this year. We only have 3 of us in our family so we can only eat so much turkey in the few days after the holiday. Not one to let things go to waste, it is ... [ Read More ]
Natural and Different Egg Coloring Ideas
Forget to get an egg coloring kit this year? here are a few ideas that you can use to make your own colored eggsfrom things you have at home. This year instead of using a coloring kit from the grocery store, why not use some natural dyes. Here are some ideas. Usually, the more of the natural ingredient you use and the longer the egg soaks (maybe even overnight) the darker the color will be. Natural Egg Food Coloring REMEMBER: Not all of these eggs will be safe to eat. Do not eat eggs that ... [ Read More ]
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns Print This recipe will make 2½ dozen buns. Author: Mamma Recipe type: Baked Goods Ingredients 2 packages active dry yeast ½ cup warm water 1 cup warm milk ½ cup sugar ¼ cup softened butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 6½ to 7 cups all-purpose flour 4 eggs ½ cup dried currents ½ cup raisins 2 Tablespoons water 1 egg yolk 1 recipe Icing (below) Instructions ... [ Read More ]
My Moms Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
I remember growing up that these candied Sweet potatoes were a part offer holiday meal growing up. We only got them on those days never any other time, so I really looked forward to them. I have made them for my family for 3o years now. These sweet potatoes are different from what you expect from sweet potatoes and they are always a big hit. My Moms Candied Sweet Potatoes Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins Author: Mamma ... [ Read More ]
Basic Stuffing
Basic Stuffing Print Prep time 24 hours Cook time 3 hours Total time 27 hours Author: Prairiemaid Ingredients 1½ cups bread cubes ¼ cup celery chopped ½ cup onions chopped ¼ cup butter ⅛ tsp poultry seasoning ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp sage 1 tsp parsley Instructions Trim bread, removing crust. Cube. Soak in cold water overnight in an amount enough to cover. Drain. Saute celery and oinions in butter until lightly ... [ Read More ]
Blueberry Cream Cheese Braid
Blueberry Cream Cheese Braid Print Prep time 24 hours Cook time 40 mins Total time 24 hours 40 mins Makes 2 braids Serves: 8 Ingredients Sponge 1 tablespoon instant yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1½ cup warm milk 2 cups unbleached al1 purpose flour Dough 2 eggs 1 ½ teaspoons salt ⅓ cup sugar 2 ½ -3 cups flour cup butter Blueberry filling (can substitute most any fruit) 2 cups blueberries cup sugar cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons lemon juice Egg Glaze 1 ... [ Read More ]