Do you love Starbucks Peppermint Mocha, but not waiting in line or the price tag? This post will show you how to make a peppermint mocha at home using 5 simple ingredients. It tastes just like the Starbucks version and much easier on your wallet, too! Is your holiday season not complete without a Starbucks Peppermint Mocha? This classic holiday drink is easy to make at home using just 5 simple ingredients. In this post I'll show you how to make a peppermint mocha, the ingredients you'll need and answer your most frequently asked questions about making peppermint mochas at home. What do I need to make a peppermint mocha? For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to the recipe card. Thanks! Tips on how to … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
Salted Caramel Fudge Cups
Caramel and chocolate come together to make one incredibly delicious treat! With just four ingredients, these Salted Caramel Fudge cups are soft, gooey, sweet and really easy to make! If you don't already know, I'm a lover of salty-sweet treats. I also adore caramel and chocolate - specifically, dark chocolate. With this in mind, I'm always looking for delicious, easy ways to bring these together in one ultra-delicious bite of goodness. That's how these Salted Caramel Fudge Cups came to be. For me, when making candies and fudge, especially during the holidays, they have to be easy to make. I'm not really willing to mess around with candy thermometers, and multiple steps for tempering chocolate. Luckily, I've created a candy that is … [Read more...]
Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Seriously amazing, cheesy mashed potatoes! Perfectly creamy, these Parmesan Mashed Potatoes are a great side dish for your holiday dinners. Russet potatoes are lightly seasoned and combined with sour cream, cream cheese and Parmesan cheese making them the perfect mashed potatoes with cheese recipe. The Easiest Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Recipe Any good meal, needs at least one stand-out side dish. It doesn't need to be fancy, or have lots of ingredients, it simply needs to taste good and compliment what it's served with. That is definitely the case with these Parmesan Mashed Potatoes. Not only do they taste wonderful, they are perfectly complimentary to whatever your serving with them - beef, seafood, turkey, chicken or pork. What do I need to make Cheesy … [Read more...]
How to Cook A Moist Turkey
Here's how to cook a moist turkey for Thanksgiving! Are you hosting Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or Christmas this year? I'll show you how to cook a moist turkey in just three easy steps. I'll show you how to brine a turkey, which is the secret to getting a juicy and flavorful bird every time! After hosting several Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, I've discovered how to cook a moist turkey by brining. Once you learn how to brine a turkey, your holiday bird moist, juicy and flavorful when you do the right things ahead of time. Brining your turkey is probably one the easiest ways to add some great flavor and moisture to your bird. Once you brine a turkey, you'll never go back! I'm going to show you three easy steps on how to cook a moist turkey for your … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Latte OREO Cookie Balls
This #OREOCookieBalls shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. These Pumpkin Spice Latte OREO Cookie Balls are the perfect Thanksgiving treat for you and your family! Made with everyone's favorite OREO cookies, along with a few other ingredients, these OREO Cookie Balls are flavored to taste just like the classic drink. Cheers! #OREOCookieBalls From the end of summer all the way through the Christmas season it seems everyone loves to enjoy the classic, and uber-popular, Pumpkin Spice Latte. What if I told you that you could turn that delicious drink into a OREO Cookie Ball using just a few ingredients? That's right!! These Pumpkin Spice Latte OREO Cookie Balls are completely delicious and utilize golden … [Read more...]
Riesling and Port Poached Pears
These Riesling and Port Poached Pears with Baked Brie and Pecans are nothing short of spectacular! These pears are incredible easy to make, and will be a show-stopper at your next party or holiday gathering as a gorgeous appetizer. The perfect pairing with cocktails or wine! As many of you know, this is my absolute favorite time of year. I have many reasons why I adore fall, but one in particular is the abundance of produce available at the grocery store and farmers market. One of my fall favorites is pears! The past several weeks I've been taking home bags of pears, which are fabulous and in season right now. One of my recent pear creations: Riesling & Port Poached Pears with Baked Brie and Pecans. Poaching pears is a really simple, easy … [Read more...]