Is it really Easter without a ham on the dinner table?! If we compare the two main types of holiday meat: ham on Easter and turkey on Thanksgiving, I think I would have to say that my favorite is ham! I know it may seem like a large chunk of meat and that might seem… Continue reading Easter Ham
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner which means we need to get our green foods ready! What better way to start the day than with a big stack of pancakes!? But what if they were green pancakes?! What if they were green ombre pancakes?! What if those green ombre pancakes were topped with… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes
I cannot even believe it's December already! Where did November even go?! Regardless of how quickly the month has flown by, it's officially cookie season! I mean, sure, it's also Christmas and winter and snow, and all that jazz. But more importantly, it's time for cookies, cookies, and more cookies! Even if this year's cookie… Continue reading Pretzel Turtles
When I was planning Thanksgiving recipes to post, I knew that my Grandma Carol's pumpkin pie had to make an appearance! I am about to reveal a shocking secret, but first, I have to tell you the story behind it! My Grandma didn't spend a lot of holidays here in North Carolina, as she lived… Continue reading Grandma Carol’s Pumpkin Pie
If you don't see mashed potatoes on a holiday table, is it really the holidays?! I've been a mashed potato lover my whole life; well, I've been a potato lover my whole life. I'm not really picky on the form they come in. However, there is something so rich and decadent about mashed potatoes. Maybe… Continue reading Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Is it called Stuffing or Dressing?! Does anyone actually know?! My family always called it Stuffing, even though we didn't use it to stuff the bird. So was it technically Dressing? I don't know, I'm too late in the game to change how I say it, so Stuffing is probably what I'll call it for… Continue reading Homemade Stuffing/Dressing
Yes, technically turkey is the star of Thanksgiving, but honestly, I'm here for the desserts! I think there are two quintessential Thanksgiving desserts, at least in my house, which would be Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Pie! My grandma has a super special Pumpkin Pie recipe that will be coming later! Today, I'm here to talk… Continue reading Warm Gooey Pecan Pie
It's Turkey Time! Well, not literally. We have 13 days, 18 hours, 25 minutes, and 15 seconds. 14 seconds. 13 seconds. Time is ticking away until the big day! Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful holiday filled with delicious food, on top of delicious food, on top of tasty appetizers, and delectable desserts! While this day… Continue reading Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
The day after Halloween, baskets are still full of candy. What to do with the leftover candy? I know, I know, leftover candy seems like an oxymoron. But, it happens! You get tired of grabbing the same old piece of chocolate caramel candy. Do you throw it all away? No way! I grabbed a large… Continue reading Monster Mash Cookies
With Halloween days away, I know everyone has their pumpkin carving kits out and ready to go! So, we didn't always carve pumpkins in my household, most of the time we just painted them! I think my mom didn't want to deal with two young children fighting over sharp objects. Which now that I think… Continue reading Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds
