I wouldn't say I've ever really celebrated St. Patrick's Day before. If there's any celebrating going on in my home, it's eating. That's how we like to celebrate things -- with food. I particularly like sweet treats. So for this holiday, I thought I'd share some great GREEN St. Patrick's Day desserts. End of the Rainbow: St. Patrick's Day Desserts Lucky Charms Cookies from Glue Sticks and Gumdrops St. Patrick's Day Muddy Buddies from Glue Sticks and Gumdrops Shamrock Shake from Back to Her Roots St. Patrick's Day Lime Rice Krispies from Living Well Mom Rainbow Layer Cake with Easy Continue Reading
Enchilada Soup
I think Travis and I have fallen in love ... with this soup! I've already made it twice just this week! Here's what you'll need: Onion Garlic Olive oil Chicken Chicken broth Mild green enchilada sauce Rotel tomatoes with green chilies Knorr Spanish rice Sour cream Cumin Cheddar cheese (optional) Cilantro (optional, but not really because it's so amazing with this added!) I know that sounds like a lot of ingredients, but this recipe is pretty simple. I mean, I did make it twice in one week! Start by sauteing the chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat while stirring. It Continue Reading
Deviled Eggs with Bacon
This year for Easter, I brought my first dish to our family get-together. No one had signed up for deviled eggs, and you can't not have eggs for Easter. So I decided to try my hand at making deviled eggs for the first time! I knew I didn't want just any deviled eggs. You see, my sister-in-law made the best deviled eggs I'd ever had at Thanksgiving last year. And well, I just had to give my family a chance to try them too! Deviled Eggs with Bacon. Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Green Onion. Now that's what I'm talking about! (This post contains affiliate links. View my disclosure Continue Reading
St. Patty’s Puddin’ Parfaits
St. Patrick's Day isn't a holiday I've ever celebrated. But when it means eating green Oreos and pudding, I'm happy to start! These little cups of goodness are such a yummy dessert perfect for this Irish holiday. Here's what you'll need: Oreos (regular or mint) Vanilla pudding Green food coloring Whipped cream Shamrock or green sprinkles Crush up the Oreos in a Ziploc bag. You can use Mint Oreos if you want a mint flavor. Make the pudding like normal using milk. Add in green food coloring. I let the pudding set up in the refrigerator. Using small glasses, layer the Oreos, Continue Reading
Thin Mint Truffles
Girl Scout Cookies. Who doesn't love them? My absolute favorite are thin mints! Yum yum yum! But what about when you run out of the all the boxes you bought?! I know, it's a scary thought. But there is a solution! You can make these thin mint truffles. The great thing about these truffles is you can just keep popping them in your mouth! I'll say it again: Yum yum yum! And it's just in time for the month of green! Here's what you'll need: Keebler Grasshopper mint chocolate cookies Cream cheese Almond bark Green food coloring Start by crushing up all the cookies in a food Continue Reading
Holiday Cookies: Swirl Butter Cookies
Welcome to my Holiday Cookie Series! I'm sharing some holiday cookie recipes with you every Monday throughout the holidays. If you missed it, last week I shared a chocolate mint cookie called Grasshoppers. But this week, I'm showing you how to make Swirl Butter Cookies! Travis was excited that I was finally making a type of sugar cookie instead of some kind of chocolate cookie! He doesn't like chocolate -- crazy I know, but it means more for me. :) I was really nervous that these cookies wouldn't turn out right. Making the cookies have a swirl within the dough sounded like a failure waiting Continue Reading
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
I made these cookies once before I was married and everyone on the block wanted some! I went around delivering them to various family members who were much appreciative. I made them again this week to take to our church small group. They seemed to be a big hit, especially with the kids. Every time I turned around someone was taking a bite of one! Have you ever had an Andes mint, like what Olive Garden gives out after your meal? If you like those, you'll love these cookies. I'm a huge mint chocolate fan! Here's what you'll need: Sugar cookie mix Butter Egg Mint Continue Reading
Queso Dip
One of my new favorite foods is queso! I love going to Mexican restaurants now, specifically for their chips and queso. I wanted to be able to make this delicious dip at home, and now I can. This recipe is fabulous! Travis and I love chowing down on chips and queso while watching TV or a movie. We refrigerate the leftovers and heat it up later -- and it's still just as good! Here's what you'll need: White American cheese Butter Milk Chopped green chilies Garlic powder Onion powder Cumin Cayenne pepper First, put the cheese, butter and milk together in a saucepan Continue Reading