If you're ready to hold an event for your coworkers or loved ones, making it a night to remember can feel a bit daunting. However, even if you've never hosted before, there is a lot you can do to make sure it's done right. Use the following tips to host a cocktail party everyone will be talking … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Hosting a Cocktail Party to Remember
Recipes
Mason Jar Vanilla Ice Cream Made with 4 Ingredients
Have you ever heard of making your own vanilla ice cream in a mason jar using only 4 ingredients? No ice cream machine needed! You read that right! This recipe makes just 1 serving and is delicious! It's the perfect little pick-me-up treat. A great little project for the kids to try too! ** Post … [Read more...] about Mason Jar Vanilla Ice Cream Made with 4 Ingredients
Black Sesame Popcorn Recipe
Love popcorn but tired of the same old, same old flavors? If so, you've got to try this Black Sesame Popcorn Recipe from our friends over at Popcorn.org. It will yield 16-servings at 1 cup each. Great for a family or family get-together. Perfect for game night too! Each serving contains … [Read more...] about Black Sesame Popcorn Recipe
Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Last week my daughter needed to provide the snack for our Girl Scouts meeting. As parents, we take turns every week providing it. Per her request I whipped up a batch of banana chocolate chip cupcakes using a pre-boxed yellow cake mix. I added a few things to "amp" up the flavor which I'll explain … [Read more...] about Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Delicious Whole Roasted Turkey Seasoning Rub
Three to Four times a year we roast a whole turkey. Typically, it's at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. With that said, we will sometimes roast a whole turkey in the summertime if we're hosting some type of family event. Turkey can often be dry and bland. I like the poultry meat to be moist and … [Read more...] about Delicious Whole Roasted Turkey Seasoning Rub
Ham Gravy Recipe Made with Drippings
Ham gravy is one of my favorite gravies to enjoy. It's easy-to-make and is delicious spooned over mashed potatoes. It's equally as good ladeled onto an open-faced grilled ham sandwich, spooned over homemade waffles or ladeled over flaky biscuits. If you have leftover gravy it freezes well too (for … [Read more...] about Ham Gravy Recipe Made with Drippings
Easy Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe for Ice Cream
My grandchildren's favorite ice cream topping is my homemade hot fudge sauce. I have to admit, it's one of my favorite's too. What's great about this recipe is that it's easy-to-make and it tastes 100% better than the stuff you buy at the grocery store in a jar. At least that's my honest opinion and … [Read more...] about Easy Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe for Ice Cream
How to Make and Freeze Blueberry Applesauce
We love applesauce, especially a fruit blended applesauce like this one with fresh blueberries added into the mix. Making your own is a super easy process and only takes a handful of ingredients. You'll need fresh apples and 1 pint (basket) of fresh blueberries to make it. The apples and blueberries … [Read more...] about How to Make and Freeze Blueberry Applesauce