Category: Recipes
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Fun Ideas for Breakfast Christmas Morning
We don’t always get to do a special breakfast Christmas morning as a family depending on when family get togethers land but this year neither side of the family is getting together on Christmas Day so we will actually have Christmas Day just with our little family this year and I plan to make a […]
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Gingersnaps with Kisses Recipe
These were another classic Christmas cookie for us growing up. We made them every year. I loved helping push the kisses into the cookies! Ingredients: Directions: Beat together shortening and sugar. Add in molasses and eggs and beat again. Stir in flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Roll batter into small balls and dip […]
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Drop Chocolate Cookie Recipe
These cookies bring back memories of my childhood Christmases. We would help my mom make large batches of these cookies and then we got to help frost them with chocolate frosting and decorate them with sprinkles. They were not only a favorite of ours to enjoy as a treat, but also to give out to […]
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Our Favorite Christmas Cookies and Treats
In this post I share some of our favorite Christmas cookies along with some that we are planning on trying out for the first time this year. I love cooking with my kids, and we try our best to make a few different kinds of Christmas cookies in December to not only enjoy ourselves but […]
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
These are a childhood favorite. We loved making these with my mom and bringing them to social functions. They were a favorite with everyone. They are soft and chewy and the perfect recipe for a classic cookie. Ingredients: Directions: Beat together sugars and eggs. Beat in butter, vanilla, and crisco. Stir in flour and soda. […]
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White Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
The kids and I love these sweet cookies! They are a classic and soft and chewy. I tend to skip the macadamia nuts since they can be pretty pricey. Ingredients: Directions: Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add vanilla and egg. Beat. Add flour, salt, and soda. Mix. Stir in white chocolate chips and […]
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Desserts and Snacks that Freeze Well for Postpartum
I have a sweet tooth and love a cookie or snack postpartum, but I don’t always have the time to throw them together that first month after having a baby. I love to throw together a few batches of cookies and freeze them in ziploc bags. You can either pull out the whole bag to […]
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Breakfasts that Freeze Well for Postpartum
I love having breakfasts for the kids that I can just pull out of the freezer to defrost the night before we need them. It is super helpful to have breakfast already made if we have anywhere to go in the morning or if I am busy nursing a newborn. I like having different quick […]
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Ziti Recipe
I love lasagna but sometimes it can be tricky for kids to eat. Ziti is great because it has a lot of the same flavor but it’s easier for the kids to eat these noodles. This is our favorite way to make it! Ingredients: Directions: Cook noodles. Cook and drain sausage. Mix ricotta with 1 […]
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Sloppy Joe Recipe
The whole family loves this sloppy joe recipe. It’s pretty quick to throw together and also freezes great! Follow the directions below to try it out for yourself! Ingredients: Directions: Brown meat and onion; drain. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Simmer for half an hour, partially covered, until cooked through. Serve over toasted buns.
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