Here’s our Christmas tree this year-
We put it up in our little “sitting room” area.
Italian Fries
This recipe really doesn’t need an explanation; it’s absolutely amazing and you will not have leftovers. One of my guy friends asked me how I got the potatoes so crispy without frying them. It’s the cheese! The cheese made them crispy! I mean, how good is that?
Give me a plate of these fries and a spatula so I can chisel all the cheese & potato crispy bits from the baking pan. Seriously, there’s nothing better.
Earl Grey Tea Cookies
Here’s a good holiday gift idea for your tea loving friend…make them some earl grey tea cookies!
Poached Pears
Every Wednesday night I hang out with my gal pals and watch Glee! This week I volunteered to make dessert for the season finale (waah). Last week I made my sausage soup that ended up in my friend’s driveway. Don’t ever think you can put a pot of soup in a tote bag. It didn’t work….and somehow I figured it wouldn’t. Why did I insist on it anyways?
Make your own freezer burritos!
Two words: FROZEN BURRITOS
I found out how easy it is to make & freeze burritos when I was pregnant. When I got the nesting bug (which came mainly in cooking form) I stocked up our freezer with these burritos from Everyday Food. Two months after Cooper was born, I found a batch of them in the back of my freezer and they were like gold! Three minutes in the microwave and this momma was nourished just like that! The best part was that I was able to feed my husband…who really deserved a home cooked meal after all the countless diapers he changed!
Give the gift of Treats!
Let’s face it, this year giving presents will be a bit tough with the economy in the crapper. What better excuse to get into our kitchens and make stuff?!! It’s fun, rewarding and it’s a great way to show people that you care!!
I also find that baking late at night with a cocktail is VERY therapeutic. Agreed?
So I’ve compiled a little mash up of ideas for you!
If you want to treat your friends & family to some amazing candy, make:
Crispy Crunchy Peppermint Bark
Let the Holiday Season Begin!
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We sure did!!! Lots of activity at my mom’s house. We had great food, great wine & great company as usual.
