Easter is a week away, and I’m thinking spring is here to stay, thank the good Lord! Speaking of, do you know what you are making for Easter dinner?! If you haven’t gotten there yet, I’m sharing some of my favorite recipes to help get you started. In addition to these, I have a couple of new recipes for your menu coming this week, so stay tuned for those as well.
Also be sure to tune in THIS FRIDAY to Talk of the Town on Channel 5 at 11am for one of my exclusive cookbook recipes that is one of my go-to main dishes for grilling season!
Below you’ll find the links and pictures to some of my fave Spring/Easter dishes…Happy Menu Planning!
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Aren’t these fruit skewers beautiful?! I can’t actually take the credit for them, I got the idea from Pinterest, of course! The fruit dip, however, is my little twist on the traditional marshmallow creme fruit dip that has been around for years. It’s sweet, slightly tangy, and highly addictive! I made this for a shower last weekend, and it was a hit.
Speaking of the shower, there is actually a little story behind this fruit dip. Do you ever have those moments where you really feel like you’ve got it going on? And about that time, you quickly realize that you don’t and you just need Jesus! I’ll be honest, lately I have had a little bit of a pride issue going on. Of course, I didn’t realize it at the time, but a few things have happened within the past week or two that have made it pretty obvious what or more appropriately “who” I’ve been all about – ME. You see, I went to this shower with my new dress, my fruit skewers, my homemade fruit dip, my homemade punch (from my upcoming cookbook no less), and my baby boy in tow. I was feeling pretty “put together,” if you know what I mean. Well, after a few things went wrong that weren’t in my plans for the day, my true colors began to show through. I let a few silly things stress me out and as the day unfolded, I hurt the feelings of someone close to me, because I was so consumed with me and mine.
You see, ever since becoming a mom, I have felt a pressure like I’ve never known. All of the sudden, keeping the house clean, keeping my appearance up, staying social, and just living up to the expectations set by myself and society has proven to be very difficult and exhausting. I have found myself wanting so badly to portray the image of what I think I “should” be. And the day of the shower I thought I was doing a pretty good job of that, but it had just of become all about me. As soon as a few little things went wrong, and my image wasn’t so picture perfect, I became stressed and honestly, a little rude. When I’m all about me, I become less about serving the Lord and serving others.
All of that to say, I’m hoping that this dip will serve as a reminder to me the next time I make it for a party or gathering that I don’t have to be perfect. I don’t have to appear as if I have it all together, all of the time, because let’s face it, I don’t. Even if I do appear that way sometimes in the eyes of others, what have I really gained throughout that? Approval from my peers, lots of time and money spent trying to impress, resulting in more stress when something goes wrong or isn’t perfect? First of all, I don’t really think it’s possible to “be all of the things,” and at the end of the day it won’t bring me true joy. I would love to be the kind of person who looks for ways to serve others, who is attentive to their feelings and needs, and I can’t do that when I’m so focussed on myself that I don’t really see anyone else.
So, I hope you will try this fruit dip, because it really is delish. But if you make it for a party or gathering, don’t put so much pressure on yourself, because we aren’t perfect, and no one really expects us to be. We don’t have to do it all, all of the time, isn’t there some real freedom in that?!
Orange Scented Fruit Dip
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese (may use light), room temperature
13 ounce container marshmallow creme
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
Directions
Use an electric mixer to beat the cream chess until smooth.
Mix in the marshmallow creme, sour cream, and powdered sugar until smooth.
Lastly, stir in the orange zest.
Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve the dip with fruit of your choice.
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I know, I know, it’s the cheesiest holiday of the year, but I can’t help but secretly love all of that pink and red that comes in the middle of the cold and otherwise uneventful month of February. Every year I try to come up with a recipe or two to celebrate this Hallmark holiday, last year I made these Chocolate Chip Strawberry Muffins and this S’more Martini, and this year I made it all about red hots! Whether you are looking for ideas for your kids’ school Valentine’s Day parties or you’re having a cozy night at home; these recipes are fun, colorful, and sure to please!
First up is my Cinnamon Candied Popcorn. Let me warn you, this stuff is extremely addictive! Microwavable popcorn gets coated in melted red hots and white chocolate. It’s a sweet and salty combination no one can resist, plus, it just looks so festive! It is the perfect snack to make in a snap and package up for your children’s classmates. It would also work for a movie date, at home. Fun treats like this make a night at home with your sweetheart just a little more special.
Cinnamon Candied Popcorn
makes 6-8 servings
Ingredients
2 bags microwavable “light” popcorn, popped
3/4 cup red hot candies
1/2 cup water
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
Pop the popcorn according to the package directions, and then spread it onto two large baking sheets.
In a medium saucepan, bring the red hot candies and the water to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often. Allow the candies to fully melt into the water; this will take about 15 minutes.
Immediately pour the melted candy mixture all over the popcorn. Toss the popcorn around until it is all well coated, and place it in the oven for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile melt the white chocolate and shortening in a saucepan over medium low heat or in the microwave in 30 second intervals. If the chocolate gets thick or clumpy, add a little more shortening to smooth it out.
Pour the melted chocolate over the candied popcorn, and toss it around once again. Allow the popcorn to cool and the chocolate to harden on the baking sheets, and then place it in large zip top bags to store.
Now to wash it all down, you have got to try my Creamy Red Hot Chocolate. Talk about a sweet drink to warm to you up from the inside. The pink color is so fun, and I love the spice from the melted red hots. You can even double or triple this recipe and place it in a slow cooker on warm for a party. Kids will go crazy for the fun color and unique flavor.Creamy Red Hot Chocolate
Creamy Red Hot Chocolate
makes 6 servings
Ingredients
4 cups low fat milk
2/3 cup white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup red hot candies
Optional red sugar sprinkles
Directions
Place the milk in a large saucepan over medium heat, and let it come to a low simmer.
Whisk in the white chocolate, vanilla, and red hot candies. Continuously stir until the candies and chocolate have melted.
Once everything has melted together, serve this warm in mugs, sprinkled with the red sugar if desired.
This recipe may be double or tripled and placed in a slow cooker on “warm” for a party/entertaining.
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I have several variations of snacks on this blog that involve peanut butter. I just can’t help myself, it’s pretty much my favorite food, and I almost always have several jars on hand. Have you tried my 100 calorie No-Bake Cookies yet? Or how about my 5 ingredients PB Chocolate Chippers? Or my Peanut Butter Granola Bars? Okay, I’ll stop, you get the picture, I like peanut butter okay!
My latest peanut butter creation are my No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bars. These are yummy, super easy, and full of fiber and protein, a great grab and go snack. Which is exactly what I am looking for with a 4 month old at home!
Check out the video below to see just how fast and simple these are to whip up…
No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bars
makes 16 bars
Ingredients
1 cup natural peanut butter (no stir)
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon salt (if your peanut butter does not contain salt)
3 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1/3 cup dried cranberries (may sub chocolate chips or raisins)
Optional: 2 tablespoons flax seeds
Directions
Place the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and salt (if using) in a microwave safe bowl.
Microwave the mixture for 1 minutes and stir everything together well.
Now stir in the oats and chocolate chips.
Press the mixture in 9 inch square dish lined with aluminum foil.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes and then cut into 16 squares.
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It’s Christmas time, and that means Christmas tins filled with goodies! Today, I am sharing my sweet and spicy Great Bourbon Balls of Fire!
My family is originally from Kentucky, so at our annual Christmas celebration there has always been a tin full of Bourbon balls. A few years ago, I put my own spin on these holiday treats with a kick, by using ginger snaps and molasses with a shot of Kentucky Bourbon, of course. I dip them in semi sweet chocolate, and top them with a sprinkling of sea salt. They pack a serious punch, but trust me, once you try one you’ll be hooked!
Great Bourbon Balls of Fire
Makes about 30 balls
Ingredients
6 Cups Ginger Snaps
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Molasses
1/3-½ Cup Bourbon (depending on how strong you like them)
3 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate, chopped or chips
Optional: Sea Salt or Christmas sprinkles
Directions
Place Ginger Snaps in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs are formed (You can also do this with a resealable bag and rolling pin if you do not have a food processer)
Add in sugar, honey, and bourbon, process until everything is incorporated (you can also do this with a mixer if processor is not large enough)
Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes
Next melt chocolate in a double boiler, stirring often.
Dip each ball into chocolate to coat, then sprinkle sea salt on top if desired, chill until chocolate hardens. Store in the refrigerator.
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Hey Y'all! Well I'm a southern gal, raised in Tennessee, where I still live with my husband and baby boy! Creating fresh and simple recipes with a southern flare, while sharing bits of my life with y'all on camera is what this site is all about. Also, my very first cookbook with Thomas Nelson Publishers will be out Spring of 2015, and I just can't wait to share it with you all! Read more about April...
Hey Y'all! Well I'm a southern gal, raised in Tennessee, where I still live with my husband and baby boy! Creating fresh and simple recipes with a southern flare, while sharing bits of my life with y'all on camera is what this site is all about. Also, my very first cookbook with Thomas Nelson Publishers will be out Spring of 2015, and I just can't wait to share it with you all!