Saturday, December 6, 2025

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel

 


Photo source:  callmepmc.com

Perfect appetizers for a party or just for snacking.  Sounds delicious, crunchy and awesome.  Would be a good homemade gift for the holidays.  Pack them up for those times you need a little gift.

Click here to go to the recipe page at callmepmc.com.



Christmas Cannoli Cake


Photo source: Womans Day



What can I say about one my favorite desserts in the form of a cake?

Can't wait to make this!


Click here to go to the recipe page from Womans Day.






Holiday Cookie Recipes from the Food Network



This is a post from 2013 that deserves a reposting


Need inspiration for your holiday cookie baking?  

Whether you give your holiday cookies as gifts, make them for your holiday parties or just want some new cookie ideas, Food Network has prepared an awesome holiday cookie section on their website.  I could not pick a favorite to feature . . . there are too many to choose from!

Click here to go there!





Coconut Cream Cheese Pound Cake

 


Photo source: callmepmc.com

This pound cake may become my new favorite.  Pound cake is something that never lasted too long in my house when I made one.  If it has cream cheese in it, it has got to be good.

This recipe comes from callmepmc.comClick here to go to the recipe page.




Chocolate Cream Pie

 


Photo Source: Easy Dessert Recipes

Chocolate is one of those things I can't resist.  This cream pie will make you and all your people happy since everyone loves chocolate.  

This delicious recipe is from Becky at Easy Dessert Recipes.  Click here to go to the recipe page.  While you are there check out all those delicious desserts on her page.





Friday, December 5, 2025

Peppermint Fudge

 


Photo source:  callmepmc.com

Never heard of Peppermint Fudge, but sounds very interesting.  Would make a great addition to any dessert table or give as a homemade gift.

Click here to go to the recipe page from callmepmc.com.




Gina's Chocolate Fudge



This is an updated version of a post from 2010


Food gifts are the best.  I love to give them as well as receive them, especially sweets. Fudge is one of the perfect gifts to give anyone, in my opinion. The methods of packing and gift wrapping are endless and just about everyone loves fudge. It is one of those universal gifts.

When I quit working and became a one-income family, store bought gifts were the first thing to go, especially the past extravagance of Christmas. I was blessed with the ability to create cool and unique items that everyone in the family loved to receive. Handmade gifts are so appreciated by most people because they are special and made with lots of love. 

This is the only fudge recipe I use . . . CHOCOLATE . . .
it is the only one I need . . . it is that good and relatively easy.  

Even in my working days, JR and I had a tradition of taking vacation days around the Christmas holiday.  We baked and cooked non-stop in preparation for our annual Christmas party and made lots of food gifts for our guests to take home. I remember one year spending two days just making batches of fudge, one at a time . . . those were the good ole days for me! 

I have no idea where this recipe came from, but I have used it year after year since I was out on my own decades ago.



Makes 100 1-inch pieces


12 ounces German sweet chocolate, broken

12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels

7 ounces marshmallow creme

4 1/2 cups sugar

13 ounces evaporated milk

2 tablespoons butter

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon vanilla

2 cups broken walnuts



Place chocolate bars, morsels and marshmallow creme in a bowl.

Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in a heavy 3 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil on high, stirring constantly. When the mixture boils, lower heat to medium and set a timer for 6 minutes. Keep mixture boiling steadily and stir constantly during this time to prevent scorching.

At the end of 6 minutes, pour boiling syrup over chocolate and marshmallow creme. Beat until chocolate is melted and well blended. Beat in the vanilla and nuts.

Pour into a lightly buttered 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Let cool at room temperature for 24 hours. Cut into 1 inch squares and pack in airtight containers.


Amaretto Almond Bundt Cake

 


Photo source: Bake or Break

This cake is so beautiful and the combination of amaretto and almond has to be delicious.  I may have to make it, keep a piece or two for myself and give the rest away.  

This recipe comes from Bake or Break . . . click here to go to the recipe page.





Almost Famous Molten Chocolate Cake



Photo source:  Food Network Kitchen


Have you ever had Chili's Molten Chocolate Cake?

It is one of my favorite desserts from Chili's!

The Food Network Kitchen has come up with their version . . .
click here to go to the recipe page.



Brownie Bonbons


Great idea for gifts or entertaining!

Quick and easy semi-homemade . . . 
my favorite kind of recipe :)

A variation I would try is a chocolate
coating instead of  candy canes.

This recipe comes from Mr. Food . . . 
click here for the recipe.




Cherry Cordials


Photo source: Mr. Food


One of my favorite chocolate candies :)

This is one of those candies that is perfect for gift giving.  Make a batch of these and package some up to have as a small gift of appreciation to the hostess of a party or for someone who has come to visit you, etc.  It is always a good idea to have plenty of these type of little gifts on hand for all types of situations.

This recipe comes from Mr. Food who always has awesome recipes.  Click here to go to Mr. Food's recipe page.



Thursday, December 4, 2025

Shrimp and Grits


Shrimp and grits is a favorite comfort food that is easy to make for such a delicious meal.  There are so many versions of this recipe, but this one is simple and basic.  Perfect with cornbread on the side.

This recipe comes from Taste of Home.  Click here to go to the recipe.  






Copycat Almond Joy Candy Bars

 


Photo source: Mom on Timeout

This recipe is for me!  My favorite candy bar . . . I'll have to make these as a gift to myself.  These candy bars would be my choice to make for gifts to others too.  They look quick and easy to make.

These delicious treats come from Trish at Mom on Timeout.  Click here to go to the recipe page.





Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

 


Photo source: Mom on Timeout

Christmas cookies are so special.  One of my holiday favorites was a dessert buffet covered with colorful and festive Christmas cookies.  One of my favorite childhood Christmas cooking/baking activities was making and decorating Christmas cookies.  Funny how a simple food item can conjure up so many memories.

Here is one to add to your collection.  It comes from Trish at Mom on TimeoutClick here to go to her recipe page.









Lemon Chicken And Rice Casserole

 


Photo source: All Recipes


Lemon chicken is awesome, so I can imagine baking it with rice and cream of chicken soup would make it super awesome.  Sounds like a great recipe to try.  Quick and easy too.

This recipe comes from All Recipes.  Click here to go to the recipe.








Sheet Pan Scalloped Potatoes

 


Photo source:  Damn Delicious

Looks delicious!  I must admit, there isn't a potato recipe that I don't like.  It is possibly my favorite food group.  And this recipe, it looks like it is more crispy than creamy, which is fine with me.  There is a place for both.

This recipe comes from Damn Delicious . . . click here to go to the recipe page.



Crack Chicken Penne Pasta

 


Photo source:  Easy Chicken Recipes

Cream cheese, ranch, bacon, chicken sounds awesome.  Looks like an easy one-pot meal.  Sounds like a winner to me!

This recipe comes from Becky at Easy Chicken RecipesClick here to go to the recipe page.







Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes

 


Photo source: The Shortcut Kitchen

Interesting recipe for a cupcake that I would love to try.  Sounds like a winner!

This recipe is brought to you by The Shortcut Kitchen also known as CentsLessDeals.com.

Click here for the recipe page.





Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies

 


Photo source:  Mom on Timeout

These little sweet treats are so special.  Kids love them and big kids like me love them too.  Quick and easy, no bake.  A great last minute addition to your holiday buffet table.

This recipe comes from Trish at Mom on Timeout.  Click here to go to the recipe.






Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib

 


Photo source:  All Recipes

Prime Rib would be the perfect menu item for a special holiday party.  Mashed potatoes as a side dish is a must.  Worth the effort!

Chef John is one of my favorite chefs that I subscribe to on You Tube (Food Wishes).   He makes everything look so easy. 

Click here to go to recipe page.