holiday

King Cake Bread Pudding

Feb 22, 2019

King Cake Bread Pudding – cubed king cake baked in a sweet custard and topped with vanilla ice cream. Perfect for Mardi Gras!

BF was standing over my shoulder while I was editing these pictures (because I move a stool to the kitchen island for computer work, instead of, you know, sitting at a desk) and I asked him if the melted green sprinkles right in the front of the photo looked unappetizing.

He said he didn’t even notice it until I mentioned it which means you probably didn’t either but now it’s all you’ll be able to see when you look at that picture.

Because my King Cake Bread Pudding is oozing green stuff.

And then there’s that creepy gold baby that I’ve somehow kept track of since we lived in Alabama. And we left Alabama in 2011.

I’m a big fan of throwing out everything I own a couple times a year but somehow this creepy gold baby keeps making the cut.

Anyway.

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Homemade Shamrock Shake

Mar 02, 2018

This Homemade Shamrock Shake recipe is the best copycat recipe for the classic McDonald’s treat! It is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any day you need a sweet, minty treat! Only 4 ingredients!

This blog post originally published on March 10, 2014. Updated on March 2, 2018.

Hi guys, happy last day of the week!

I’m updating this post for the 3rd time because I hated the pictures. I always say drinks are my favorite to photograph (I mean, look at these gorgeous margaritas) but shakes are a different story. The whipped cream sinks or everything starts melting together so you scrape off the first whipped cream and do another swirl. And repeat 57 times.

But I love these shakes and I want everyone to make them because they are amazing. Plus I read that McDonald’s is only releasing them to select restaurants this year and that’s just wrong.

I had my first Shamrock Shake 2 years ago, I think. Crazy, right? This recipe had been on my site for several years at that point.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie

Nov 10, 2017

Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie – layers of turkey, gravy, veggies, stuffing, and mashed potatoes! The perfect way to use those Thanksgiving leftovers!

You guys.

My kid looked at me yesterday morning and said, “Only 6 days of school left before Thanksgiving break!”

Wait, what?

I know we all say this every year but, seriously, how are we less than 2 weeks from Thanksgiving?! I swear it was just July.

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20+ Holiday Favorites

Dec 01, 2016

Happy almost Friday, y’all!

I totally meant to put this up sooner in case you needed some Thanksgiving ideas but it slipped my mind. Anyway, some friends and I put together this list of every recipe you may need for the holidays. We’ve got ham, side dishes, appetizers, cakes, and tons and tons of cookies.

Tons. Of. Cookies.

Anyway, if you have any favorite holiday recipes that I absolutely need to try, please send them my way!

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Mummy Oreo Truffles

Oct 12, 2016

Mummy Oreo Truffles are a spooky twist on the classic Oreo Truffles. Use Pumpkin Spice Oreos and white almond bark to create these little mummies! These are the cutest treats to bring to Halloween parties!

Heeeeey guys! Happy Wednesday!

Can you believe how close we are to Halloween? I haven’t even put out decorations.

Well.

I got them out. And put them all on a table in my living room. Weeks ago.

And they are still on that table.

I haven’t even switched my Pyrex wall to fall colors and you know that is the highlight of every season for me!

Life has just been so crazy lately! Maybe I’ll have sometime this weekend to get it sorted out. Or maybe I should just decorate for Christmas because who know when I’ll have time for that!

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25+ 4th of July Recipes

Jun 27, 2016

Happy Monday, y’all!

Can you believe next week is the 4th of July?

I can’t believe we’re already a week into summer and I haven’t been to the beach once! Don’t worry, taking care of that problem next week. Stupid excited. Bought a doughnut float. And a new bikini. Maybe more than 1 new bikini.

I love summer.

Anyway, if you’re planning on throwing a 4th of July party or attending one, I’ve got a list that will make your life so much easier. Red, white, and blue everything! We’ve got desserts, snacks, drinks, and even some great grilling recipes. Those aren’t red, white, and blue. Don’t recommend eating anything blue that comes off the grill.

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Easter Nest Cupcakes

Mar 16, 2016

Easter Nest Cupcakes – cupcakes topped with a sprinkle nest and egg candies! How cute are these for Easter?! You can use any cake mix and frosting you want.

Guys.

Easter is next weekend.

NEXT WEEKEND.

Are you ready?

I am SO not and I start panicking and then I remember how last Easter we were living in an Army hotel with all 5 of us plus 2 dogs in one room and that we somehow managed to still pull of an awesome Easter. And I feel a little better about being totally not prepared.

One thing, though, that you can always count on me for is desserts. I am fully prepared to make ALL THE EASTER DESSERTS.

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30+ Valentine’s Day Recipes

Jan 18, 2016

Happy Monday!

I hope you’re enjoying a long weekend! I was so excited to have 3 days to sleep in and would you believe that I’ve been up before 6 all three days?

My allergies may actually kill me.

I got real spoiled living in Colorado with no trees or grass (my allergens) and now that I’m surrounded by green stuff ALL THE TIME, I’m losing my mind.

Seriously allergies, can I just sleep?

The good news is, I managed to watch most of The Jinx in total silence yesterday morning. And I’m obsessed. I think I may watch it again. Definitely better than Making a Murderer.

So Valentine’s Day is coming up real fast. And that’s terrifying to me because I haven’t even been to Target once to check out all the pink heart stuff that I no doubt need in my life.

Odds are, my husband will be gone for Valentine’s Day so I definitely plan on making myself something rich and decadent and probably filled with chocolate. And I’m sure I’ll find it on this delicious list of Valentine’s Day recipes!

This list has something for everyone and can’t get enough of all the cute desserts! I hope you find something delicious to make for your sweetie!

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100+ Christmas Cookies

Dec 08, 2015

SO MANY COOKIES!

I got together with some of my blogging buddies to create the ultimate Christmas cookies list! There is definitely something for everyone here and hopefully this helps you create your holiday baking list!

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10 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

Nov 21, 2015

Instead of our usual weekly family menu, the girls and I decided to each share some easy Thanksgiving recipes that could possibly help you plan the big day.

Honestly guys, I still don’t have mine figured out. I went to the store one night last week (alone!) for Thanksgiving supplies and was there for HOURS and then stayed up until midnight trying to fit all the groceries into our teeny pantry. And then I was so proud of myself for getting it all done a week ahead of time!

And now I’m wondering if I need to double all the recipes.

Plus, I left the sweet potatoes off the plan!

And then someone requested my paleo deviled eggs.

So it looks like I’m going to the store again.

If you are like me and are still working on your plan, hopefully these recipes will help you out!

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20+ Halloween Treats

Sep 16, 2015

Happy Wednesday! I hope you guys love this post as much as I do. I just love seeing all the fun Halloween treats ideas! Would you be shocked if I told you that I bought the kids’ Halloween costumes on Monday? Or that I’ve had Sofia’s (#halfwiener) costume for at least a month? Or that I ordered Halloween decorations from Target.com because I got tired of waiting on my Target to put stuff out? Guys. I am ready. Lots of fun Halloween ideas here. We’ve got sweets, cocktails, and even some dinner ideas! …

Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Mar 09, 2015

St. Patrick’s Day is just over a week away – and this is probably the only post you’ll get from me about it.

Y’all, I’m just not into any holiday that forces me to wear a color that looks awful on me. I’d rather just skip it. What I don’t skip is the corned beef. I love corned beef.

And I cured this myself! Because guess what! My grocery stores don’t put corned beef out until right before St. Patty’s Day. Gahhh. So I bought some brisket, soaked it in some salt water with a bunch of funny smelling spices, and let it hang out in my fridge for 5 days.

Also, I learned that the reason store-bought corned beef is pink is because they use a dyed salt to brine it. I had no idea. I always thought it was just one of those mysteries of the world.

Anyway, it wasn’t difficult to do it myself. It took maybe 30 minutes to get the beef in it’s brine and then I didn’t think about it again until it was time to cook. And it turned on wonderfully. If you don’t want to buy 7 jars of spices that you’ll never use again, go ahead and get the corned beef from your grocery store and just cook that as directed.

I cooked mine with carrots, onions, and potatoes and then I added cabbage at the end of the cooking. The veggies turned out so good. We love cabbage and when it’s cooked with the corned beef, it turns out almost buttery. It’s so delicious – my husband and I practically fought over it!

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King Cake Cupcakes

Feb 13, 2015

As you guys know, I’m from Mobile, Alabama which is known for many things. Most of which I don’t actually remember because… well, because I’m me. But here are some of my faves:

Dropping a moonpie on New Years Eve.

The Battleship.

Hurricanes.

The Senior Bowl.

And having the first Mardi Gras celebration in the States.

True story.

I bring this up every Mardi Gras because if there’s one thing us Mobilians hate it’s overhearing someone talk about how Mardi Gras is from New Orleans.

Seriously, 99% of my Mobile Facebook friends belong to the “Mardi Gras was in Mobile before New Orleans was even a city” FB group.

We get to claim it. Take that, New Orleans!

(For the record, I love New Orleans Mardi Gras, too. I just like Mobile’s a smidge better.)

Anyway, Mardi Gras has long been my favorite holiday and even though it’s not celebrated here in Colorado, I still sit on my front porch and throw things at the neighbors when they walk by.

Just kidding. But I want to.

King cakes are one of the many things I love about Mardi Gras! If you’ve never had one, it’s like a giant cinnamon roll shaped in a ring and then it’s iced and covered in Mardi Gras sprinkles. Or, you can make my favorite kind which has the cinnamon roll thing going for it but also has a sweetened cream cheese filling. It’s to die for.

And that’s what these King Cake Cupcakes are except to make life easier for all of us, I used cans of crescent rolls. So really, these guys took absolutely no time to throw together.

You should definitely make them Tuesday for Mardi Gras or Sunday for Joe Cain Day!

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