Inspirational Thought! #7 A Day Of Silence

Decadent Peanut Butter Millionaire Fudge

Decadent Peanut Butter Millionaire Fudge {No Peanut Butter in this fudge...just  a little secret} CHRISTMAS FUDGE Peanut Butter Fudge is a delicious holiday treat for gift giving and sharing, smooth and creamy, sweet and marshmallowy. Probably, the best kept secret about making my Peanut Butter Millionaire Fudge is what I use for the peanut butter flavor. Get ready---here it is!  Reese's Peanut Butter Chips--Wha la!   So simple and has no measuring.  Just open the bags and pour them into the bowl....Super easy! WHERE CAN I FIND THE RECIPE?  TAKE ME TO THE RECIPE FOR PEANUT BUTTER MILLIONAIRE FUDGE. Below, under the next heading, I give a list of preferred ingredients, tips, and cooking instructions for the Peanut Butter Millionaire Fudge and similar recipe ideas you can have. Or you can  scroll down to the bottom, where you will find a full printable recipe card with amounts of the ingredients and complete instructions with notes. To reach a "foolproof"

Classic Holiday Favorite! 24 Hour Fruit Salad

24 Hour Fruit Salad is one of the most popular traditional Christmas dishes in the South, and it  is often called Ambrosia. AMBROSIA FRUIT SALAD Many people have their own variations of the Classic Ambrosia Fruit Salad. I have seen this recipe prepared in various ways and with different ingredients.

Brandy's Brussel Sprouts with Bacon adds a delightful touch to our Thanksgiving menu!

Sweet, tender, and just a little crunch, these  Brussel Sprouts with Bacon   add a delightful touch to any Thanksgiving meal!  Brandy's Brussel Sprouts with Bacon has been on our Thanksgiving table the last several years and has become our favorite green vegetable on the menu.  So much so that Brandy, my daughter-in-law, quadrupled the recipe this year, just so there would be leftovers with the Turkey and Southern Cornbread Dressing .  Shallots, bacon, and chicken stock are all you need to add great flavor to this simple, five ingredient side dish.  The night before Brandy washed and trimmed the brussels sprouts chopped the bacon and shallots, and they were ready to saute the next morning. Sweet, tender, and just a little crunch, these Brussel Sprouts with Bacon added a delightful touch to our Thanksgiving meal! 

Butter Herb Turkey and Cornbread Dressing

Old Fashioned Thanksgiving recipes, including Baked Butter Herb Turkey, Southern Cornbread Dressing, and Southern Giblet Gravy!  Whether this is your first time preparing a Thanksgiving meal or you are a seasoned cook, these recipes are easy to follow and sure to please any of your guests.   Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Turkey and Southern Cornbread Dressing with Giblet Gravy {Homemade from start to finish} The countdown to Thanksgiving continues here at my house, starting with what will be on the menu.  Is the star of your Thanksgiving meal the turkey or the dressing.  For some, it may be the sides.  And I know everyone loves desserts. Our thing is pies, so many pies. As always, Turkey, Dressing, and Giblet Gravy are on our menu list !   Some call it stuffing, and some call it dressing.  Here in the South, we call it dressing. As I grew up and later married, I began to realize the different ways people cook turkey, dressing, and giblet gravy.  I grew up eating baked turkey versus roa

Chicken Fried Venison and Creamy Gravy

Hunting in Texas is a pretty big deal, especially around my house.  A family favorite way to enjoy venison is Chicken Fry.  Chicken Fried Backstrap Celebrating an opening day of deer season includes a  meal of Chicken Fried Backstrap.  For this recipe, it doesn't take a lot, and you probably already have them in your kitchen.    This Saturday is opening day for deer season here in Texas, and to celebrate, I am posting a recipe for Chicken Fried Venison and Creamy Gravy!    Every year my family looks forward to this day and prays that the weather is on the cold side.   Here, lately, we have been experiencing some cold mornings and pleasant days.   The deer lease that my family hunts on is not too far from our house, so as soon as they get a deer, it is in the refrigerator within a few hours to chill.   My husband has always processed his own deer, and there is no question if we are eating his deer.  I captured a few photos of my daughter frying some deer backstrap a

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake {My all time favorite pumpkin dessert}

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake , pie, and cheesecake come together to make the ultimate fall dessert, decadent in all its glory! Thanksgiving is approaching soon.  It is less than a month away, can you believe it?  The turkeys are starting to fill up in the freezer sections in our grocery stores here in East Texas, not to mention the holiday baking items displayed in the center isles. In the coming weeks, I plan to focus my blog post on our traditional Thanksgiving menu that we have each year.  My Grandchildren, especially Gabriel, are already getting in the mood for all our favorites we make every year.   He said he was ready for some Turkey and Dressing, Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows, and a Relish Tray with Ham Rolls , and don't forget the German Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Cream Pie that was set on our dessert table .  He is such a sweetie...love him! Talking about favorites, this Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake is my all time favorite pumpkin dessert. I have made pu

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls , easy homemade cinnamon rolls stuffed with grated fresh apples, cinnamon, and sugar and topped with a caramel icing.  Fall just got a lot sweeter!   There is nothing better! Starting your morning off with a cup of coffee and homemade cinnamon rolls will, sure enough, get your fall morning off to a fabulous day!

Crustless Sweet Potato Pie {a classic way to use leftover sweet potatoes + gluten free option}

Crustless Sweet Potato Pie , basically a sweet potato pie that has no crust.  It falls into the category of the famous Impossible Pies that was the rage from the introduction of Bisquick in the 80's.   This past weekend I wanted to try out an idea I had with some leftover sweet potatoes.  As Thanksgiving is approaching, I know this recipe is going to come in handy. Don't get me wrong--we love our leftovers, but there is a thing about you can only eat so many sweet potatoes, so that is how I came up with making this pie.  

Candy Corn Bark

Candy Corn Bark is made with chocolate almond bark, pretzels, Golden Oreos, and the star, candy corn.  The perfect treat to celebrate fall. Fall is in the air, and the first thing I want to do is make something fun and easy, which brings me to making something with Candy Corn.  Every since I can remember candy corn has been a popular candy treat around Fall.