Our family loves to cook and bake. It’s nostalgic and therapeutic for me and there’s nothing better than knowing your kids are making core memories when you include them. There’s also nothing better than having a recipe in your pocket that can get dinner on the table in no time while your toddler is screaming and baby is demanding to be held. We have recipes for both of those times.
I love Caramel Corn puffcorn. My aunt has always made it for our family Christmas and therefore I associate it with cozy warm Christmas cookie type vibes. When I discovered that I could make puffcorn even MORE festive and equally (differently) delicious, I was all in. If you’re looking for a fast, festive, kid approved…
If you also have Grinch obsessed kiddos and are planning a holiday movie night, classroom treat, or a full on Whoville themed Christmas party, these Grinch foods and activities are all my favorite things. They’re simple, budget friendly, and guaranteed to bring the fun. From adorable kabobs to cozy green hot chocolate to easy kids’…
If you’re looking for a quick, festive, kid approved holiday snack, these Grinch Grapes (also called Grinch Kabobs) are perfect. They’re adorable, healthy, and so simple to assemble that even toddlers can help. With just four ingredients—green grapes, banana slices, strawberries, and mini marshmallows—you can whip up a cheerful tray of little Grinches for classroom…
If you’re looking for the easiest holiday breakfast or dessert ever, this Homemade Eggnog Monkey Bread is about to become your new December tradition. It’s warm, gooey, festive, and ready in under 10 minutes thanks to one simple shortcut: microwaving the monkey bread right in a Pyrex bowl. I learned this recipe as a simple…
If you’re looking for quick, delicious dips that work for parties, holidays, game days, or just sitting on the couch snacking, I’ve got you covered. I’ve included all my favorite dip recipes in one place, so you can decide if you’re in the mood for something savory, sweet, light or hearty. These recipes are all…
If you can also guzzle eggnog like it’s water this time of year, have I got a drink for you. The eggnog latte is the perfect blend of two of my favorite things – the delicious creamy rich warmth of eggnog and the caffeinated love of espresso. This time of year, an eggnog latte is…
Eggnog season is one of my favorite seasons of the year. If you’re one of those people who likes to make your own eggnog at home, good for you. But for me, the moment that I spy the first container of eggnog in the store (As a true Midwesterner, Kwik Trip is the superior eggnog),…
I LOVE Crab Rangoons. Which I’m pretty sure I’m in good company with. Everyone loves crab rangoons, right? How can you not? If you are a sane, reasonable human being (aka, someone who loves crab rangoons, you’ll fall in love with this Crab Rangoon Dip. It’s everything good about the original appetizer — the rich…
If your heart’s growing three sizes just thinking about holiday treats, you’re going to love this Grinch Dip! This fluffy green dessert dip is sweet, creamy, and bursting with Christmas cheer — made with Cool Whip, vanilla pudding mix, and cream cheese for the perfect no-bake holiday dessert. It is SO simple, and the mixture…
One of my favorite parts of summer is sitting outside making s’mores around the campfire. One of my favorite iced coffee pairings is Toasted Marshmallow Cold Foam. So WHY did it take me so long to realize the genius that is a homemade s’mores latte?? Nothing says cozy quite like a Smores Latte — it’s…