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Get The Party Started With A Dip To Die For!

I am in love with this baked parmesan dip from Courtney’s Sweets, and so are my kids! You know why? It’s because they saw Courtney’s recipe video and noticed those little hands making this yummy dip. You should have seen their eyes light up when I told them they could help me make this! They were so excited, and you won’t believe how fast they gobbled this up!

Even though this is a dip that your little ones could make without much help, it doesn’t mean grown-ups wouldn’t enjoy this, too. I made this for a movie night a couple of weeks ago and it was a huge success.

Courtney suggests serving this with chicken nuggets, but I just had a variety of chips, bread sticks and baguette slices available. All of them disappeared in 30 minutes, and so did every last, ooey-gooey drop of this dip!

You could make this is a larger baking dish, or small ramekins for individual servings. Either way you make it, it’s going to turn out delicious.

Recipe and image courtesy of YouTube and Courtney’s Sweets – check out more, delicious recipes from her!

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Quick Tip: Besides chicken nuggets, this dip is perfect with crackers, chips or baguette slices.

Your Holiday Parties Deserve An Excellent Appetizer

Have you all made plans for the holiday menu yet? I think I started mine in February… I love the holidays, and I enjoy spending time around the dinner table, with the most important people of my life. We have plenty of extended family coming over and usually everyone brings a little something to add to the table.

This recipe from The Baker’s Mann is something I’ve wanted to try for ages, but somehow I’ve always managed to forget the whole thing when I actually would have had the chance to make it. This year, I ran into it again and I made a note of it in my calendar, to make it for the holidays!

Obviously, I had to make a batch for testing purposes… Spinach and artichoke dip has always been one of my favorite appetizers, but what I don’t love about serving dips for a large crowd is that it tends to get a little messy. Everyone is getting a spoonful on their plate, accidentally dropping some on the table cloth, and by the end of the night people are just scooping it out straight from the bowl with chips and crackers.

Recipe and image courtesy of The Baker’s Mann.

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 45 little servings of dip.

Spend Time With Your Family, Not By The Stove!

Are ya’ll getting ready for the holiday madness, or has it already begun where you live? I’m calling it madness but, of course, I love every minute of it. Shopping for presents, planning for the tree and the decorations, enjoying a mug of mulled wine by the fireplace… Ok, I admit it’s not always as serene as it sounds and I’ve had my moments of despair over the years!

The other day I realized most of these not-so-enjoyable moments have had to do with preparing meals for the extended family. I love having everyone over at my house for Christmas, but occasionally it does get a little overwhelming. Everyone always offers to help but, you know, I’m one of those people who don’t want guests to slave away in the kitchen.

So, this year it is my mission to choose super easy, quick and delicious recipes that can be whipped up in no time, even for a larger crowd. I would also like to keep the costs down so I’m keeping a close eye on the ingredients, too! This breakfast recipe from Everyday Family ticks all the boxes!

Recipe and image courtesy of Everyday Family.

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Quick Tip: Drizzle a little bit of hot sauce on top, before serving!

My Favorite Holiday Side Dish!

If you are anything like me you have probably never even entertained the thought of eating artichokes.

I mean, I’ve had them pickled before and in hot dips but never have I ever an entire dish from artichokes… until now. Folks, this recipe is seriously amazing. You take a can of artichokes, prepare according to the recipe directions which can be found on the next page, and bake to perfection. What comes out of the oven is a heavenly dish that tastes like a dream come true. Who knew?

I really like making these Parmesan baked artichokes as a side dish when company is visiting. The presentation of the food looks amazing. Everyone is always impressed when I bring out this dish. And we all love that incredible, gooey cheese, don’t we?

So, g’head, try something new and exciting and bake up your own batch of these savory artichokes. Enjoy!

Recipe and image courtesy of How Sweet Eats.

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Quick Tip: If you’d like a bit of something extra, try serving chipotle ranch dressing with these.

These Juicy Chicken Breasts With A Crispy Crust Are a Cinch To Make

Are you getting tired of having the same old, same old chicken? I love chicken dinners but I often find myself in a situation where I have the same handful of recipes, rotating over and over again. While there’s nothing wrong with repeating recipes your family loves, sometimes you just need a bit of a change. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you?

Last week I decided to try something different. I usually love making chicken casseroles because they’re creamy, easy to make, and I can hide all kinds of vegetables in there and my kids won’t even notice, haha! But I really didn’t feel like having another casserole that day, so I went ahead and got some chicken breasts.

While it may sound like a tiresome task to prepare each family member their own serving of chicken, it really isn’t! You can make this in 20 minutes, from start to finish, then just throw some salad on the side and you’ve got yourself an amazing dinner.

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Quick Tip: Serve with fresh, green salad or rice.

STOP With The Post-Dinner Cleanup Craziness!

Before we get started with the recipe, I have a confession to make. I’m the laziest person on the planet, when it comes to cleaning up after dinner. There, I said it! I feel a little guilty because my husband often steps in to do the cleanup. I guess I shouldn’t feel that way – after all, I made the dinner so it’s very nice of him to offer a helping hand.

The problem is, whenever he makes dinner, he always washes all the pots and pans and cleans up the kitchen before we even start eating. And that, my dear readers, is why I feel guilty.

I don’t know how he manages to do all that; it’s almost as if he had an extra pair of hands! But lately I’ve been trying to find ways to improve my kitchen skills. And recipes like this one have turned out such lifesavers! There really isn’t a cleanup at all, if you can make your whole meal in one pot. But I didn’t think a pasta dish would turn out this good, until I gave it a try!

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Quick Tip: You can use any kind of pasta for this dish.

Use This Method And You’ll Always Get The Juiciest Pork Roast On The Planet

To say I was a little surprised when I first heard of making pork roast in the slow cooker, is an understatement. It had never even crossed my mind that you could actually cook roast in the crock pot. I had my doubts about it; would it turn out dry? Or even worse; a soggy mess? I was too curious not to try!

My first slow cooked pot roast was a very basic recipe and it turned out delicious! Since then I’ve tried many different versions and this one is without a doubt my favorite. In fact, my whole family loves this parmesan pork roast!

This certainly is a lot easier than the way my grandmother used to make pork roast! When I was a little girl, it seemed to me that it took a whole day and a whole lotta effort before that roast was done. All you have to do now is to put everything into your slow cooker and set the time. I love that, and so does my family every time I make this!

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Quick Tip: Choose low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.