I love Valentine’s Day and all of the sweet, mushy things that go with it. The Valentine’s Day treats are one of the best things.
BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS
Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls
These Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls are a savory, cheesy appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon cheddar biscuit mix. They are easy to make, can be prepared ahead of time, and are perfect for Game Day parties, tailgating, holiday gatherings, brunches, and family get-togethers.
Sausage balls have been a favorite party appetizer for generations. I remember my mother making them in the 1960s, and throughout the 1970s and 1980s, they seemed to appear at almost every party I attended.
The traditional sausage ball recipe has certainly evolved over the years. Today, there are so many flavored biscuit mixes and cheeses to choose from, and cream cheese has become a popular addition. Continue reading BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS
EASY HOLIDAY CAKES FROM A BOX MIX
These Easy Holiday Cakes are elegant looking and delicious, all made by using a box of cake mix and canned frostings.
When holiday baking is in full swing, cake mixes are such a lifesaver. The creations you can make with these cake mixes are endless. They always turn out moist and flavorful, which is very important to me. Continue reading EASY HOLIDAY CAKES FROM A BOX MIX
SUGAR PLUM DREAMS
Sugar Plum Dreams
Sugar Plum Dreams are a soft butter cookie infused with the unique flavor of Fiori Di Sicilia extract and cooked plums, then rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked. Add a drizzle of mascarpone cheese to complete the holiday flavor combination.
STREUSEL TOPPED CRANBERRY EGGNOG CAKE BARS
This is an easy and delicious recipe to get your holiday baking started. Last year at the end of the holiday season I had some eggnog and some cranberries leftover so this recipe for Streusel Topped Cranberry Eggnog Cake Bars was created. Continue reading STREUSEL TOPPED CRANBERRY EGGNOG CAKE BARS
HALLOWEEN CHEX MIX
This easy Halloween Chex Mix is a fun combination of crunchy Chex cereal, Gardetto’s Original Recipe Snack Mix, cashews, yogurt-covered pretzels, and Halloween candies.
I make Chex Mix for just about every occasion and change the candies and colors to match the holiday. For Halloween, I like adding candy corn, seasonal M&M’s, and a few fun cookies for a festive treat.
HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST BITES
These cute little Halloween Breakfast Bites are such a fun way to start your day during “spooky season”.
A half size sheet pan is loaded with breakfast meats, veggies, eggs and cheese. It is baked and Halloween shapes are cut out with cookie cutters.
My family loves to eat crustless egg bites, so I created these Halloween Breakfast Bites one morning. Children and grandchildren love to eat fun foods. Continue reading HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST BITES
HALLOWEEN FUN-DUE BOARD
This Halloween Fun-Due Board is a fun way to serve a kid-friendly lunch or party snack. I created this Halloween-themed food board for some of my grandchildren, and it was such a hit that I knew I had to share it.
Think of it as a Halloween version of fondue, with two warm cheese dips surrounded by a variety of fun foods for dipping. I used little Halloween cauldrons for the cheese, then arranged chicken tenders, taquitos, curly fries, cocktail wieners, potato rounds, tortilla chips, and homemade crescent dough shapes around them. Continue reading HALLOWEEN FUN-DUE BOARD
GARLIC PARMESAN CHEESE DIP
Garlic Parmesan Cheese Dip…a hot, creamy dip of melted cream cheese, minced garlic, whipping cream and parmesan cheese. Cubes of bread as dippers will make you think of a fondue.
This Garlic Parmesan Cheese Dip is the one appetizer you will want to serve at any get together. I have been making this for about 3 years, and always get the most compliments on it. Continue reading GARLIC PARMESAN CHEESE DIP
SALMON PATTIES (CAKES)
Flaky pink salmon, eggs, panko, onions, and peppers are combined and formed into patties. They are then fried in a skillet with oil to create a crisp outside and tender inside.