Thursday, December 13, 2012
One of Santa's favorites, these sugar cookies are sure to be popular with family and friends.
These sugar cookies are by far the most popular Christmas cookie at our house, so popular that we often double or triple this recipe so we can share with others. So what makes these cookies so great? For me it's the sugary sweet taste when decorated with frosting, and the fluffy consistency of the cookie itself. My mother Colleen has been making these cookies for my family for as long as I remember. They are only made once a year – making them extra special. This sugar cookie recipe is easy and kid friendly. Nothing says Christmas like cutting out festive shapes in cookie dough with your kids; or gathering around a table with frosting and sprinkles to decorates the dozens of cookies. To make this recipe you will need the following, if you …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
This recipe found on Pinterest is perfect to throw together for big parties, or for when you are in a hurry.
Whether you forgot about the office party and need a dish to bring, or you're throwing a family party and need to feed a lot of people - this festive recipe is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. It's sure to be a hit with your guests or co-workers. I found this recipe on Pinterest, but it was pinned from the House on Hilltop blog. In all, this recipe can be completed in 20 minutes and it's kid friendly so feel free to invite the little ones to help you in the kitchen. To make this you'll need: To start, preheat the oven to 225 degrees. While the oven preheats, line one cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place as many pretzels as you can flat on the sheet. Next, unwrap the Hershey Kisses and place one in the middle of each pretzel …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
White Lake-Highland Patch reader Theresa Stanisz shares a recipe for one of her Thanksgiving favorites.
Throughout the months of November and December, I am collecting holiday recipes from readers. This week's recipe come from White Lake-Highland Patch reader Theresa Stanisz and is called Corny Corn Bread. "I just saw your Holiday Recipe for Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake and thought I'd drop you a line with another wonderful recipe for the Holidays, just as easy and delicious," Stanisz said in an email to Patch. Stanisz said the recipe comes from her friend's family, and that they've been making it for "a century" at least. To make this recipe you'll need: Here are Stanisz's instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees; while oven is preheating place butter in 13x9 dish and allow to melt. Carefully remove the dish and butter from the oven…
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Need to feed a large group in a hurry? Try this twist on the classic French toast.
It's almost Thanksgiving and that means many of you are preparing for company at your homes. When we have large family gatherings, I like to find recipes that are quick and easy to make, and that can feed a lot of people. I find breakfast can sometimes be the hardest meal to plan when you have a large number of people, especially if you want to be able to sit down with everyone and eat when they do. Often if you make waffles or pancakes, you are stuck at the griddle while everyone else eats. This weekend I found a recipe for a cinnamon French toast bake. The recipe, from Pillsbury.com, uses Pillsbury refrigerated cinnamon rolls (which you can buy in bulk at places like Costco) and feeds 12. To make this recipe you'll need: To start, heat …
Colleen Meier
1:48 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012
I love that you will always remember our making Christmas cookies and decorating them together. I can't wait to do this tradition with you and my grandchildren. The moments we spent and will spend together making Christmas sugar cookies will always be precious to me. I am glad you can share this tradition and recipe with your readers as well. more ›