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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!

How To Take The Easy Road And Make People Think You’re a Pastry Chef

I am crazy about all kinds of flaky pastries so it’s no wonder that this here is one of my favorites! Imagine a super simple Danish pastry, with cream cheese filling so good it’ll blow your hair back – that’s what you get with this recipe! You don’t have to bend over backwards trying to make these. All you need is some puff pastry and a handful of other ingredients.

Chances are, you already have everything you need, at hand! These are every day ingredients and I know I keep all of them in my pantry and fridge, at all times. You’ll make the filling literally in minutes (actually, 60 seconds may be enough) and all that’s left to do then is to fill those puff pastry squares and throw’em in the oven.

It’s almost scary how simple this is… But it’s also awesome! This is what I like to serve to surprise guests – I usually don’t have anything prepared, and I don’t need to, with a quick recipe like this one!

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Quick Tip: Let these cool a little before serving; the filling is super hot!

Get The Best Of Both Worlds With This Recipe.

My sister was someone who always wanted to be a housewife. When we were very little, we would play house and talk about our futures with our baby dolls.

She used to say that she wanted to have at least 10 kids. I thought she was crazy, but it seemed to fit her personality. We grew up and I went off to the city to start my career. She stayed in our hometown and married her high school sweetheart. The instantly started working on that family. They ended up having five kids and she decided that was going to be enough for them, whew. Makes me tired just thinking about it.

Five kids is still a great big job. She was lucky and got to stay home. Her husband took over his father’s business, so they were pretty well set. In her free time, my sister loved to cook and experiment in the kitchen. That was after all of her kids grew out of the stage where they needed constant attention.

The last time I went over there, she had made this macaroni and cheese brie that was like something out of a fancy restaurant. It was so succulent and tasty, I could have eaten the whole thing myself. I figured if my sister could make it, I could make it too. I went home and gave it a whirl.

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Quick Tip: Reheat leftovers at 425 for about 10 minutes.

An easy, cheesy appetizer that takes minutes to make.  There’s no need to slave in the kitchen when you’re entertaining, so why not choose a recipe like this, which is so quick and simple, you’ll have tons of time for guests?

This recipe makes about 18 puffs in under 2 minutes.  So not only is it quick and simple, but if you run out, you can just throw in another batch in minutes!

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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If you’ve never had this simple English treat, you’ve been missing out. Yorkshire pudding isn’t really pudding at all, but a puffed cake generally paired with meat and gravy. Simple to make, and ten-times better than your average dinner roll, these little bits of dough are known as Yorkshire pudding. They’re delicious, fast to make, and even faster to be eaten!

I absolutely love these and so does my husband! He had his doubts when I told him I was going to make pudding for lunch… Apparently he thought it was the regular kind, haha! I like to serve these with smoked salmon, sour cream, a little bit of fresh dill and some lemon juice. So incredibly tasty! My husband loves these with gravy – and I also always make these to go with a nice hearty beef stew!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Worthy to Know.

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Quick tip: Be careful with the hot oil!

When you’re having the busiest week of your life, simple recipes are a welcomed respite, from our long baked meats and slow cooked dishes. With a side dish as simple as this, you’ll have plenty of time to spend with the family. This only takes 2 minutes two prepared and about 20 minutes to bake, but the memories will stick with you! This can also serve as a perfect appetizer to your main course, as well.

This has been a lifesaver in our house on those days when the kids come home, starving (what is it about kids that makes them hungry ALL the time, huh?) and they just can’t wait for dinner. Just throw this in the oven – or better yet, let them help you make this! They will get their tummies full for a moment and you have saved the day – until dinner time gets closer…

Recipe and photo courtesy of Mashable.

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Quick tip: Add your favorite jam for this!