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Heart Shaped Valentines Day Valentines dinner ideas at home. Here is a fun alternative to eating dinner out on Valentines Day. Heart Shaped pizza is a Valentines tradition that you are going to want to start! Heart Shaped Pizza dough ingredients 3 cups warm water 2 T sugar 3 heaping T yeast 6 T oil 1 T salt 6 cups flour dough instructions In a bowl combine the water, sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until yeast begins to bubble. Then add the oil, salt and flour slowly. Mix together for 5 minutes. If dough is sticky …

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Prime Rib Recipe

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on December 16, 2020December 15, 2020Leave a Comment

Prime Rib Recipe I can’t even tell you how many prime rib recipe I’ve tried! Special Occasions in our home involve Prime Rib. My mom has perfected the prime rib and I am so excited to share it with you to day! So many of you asked for just how my mom prepared the prime rib for our special Thanksgiving dinner! And here is what the expert had to say! Frys sometimes has a really good deal on prime rib around the holidays and Costco always has it as well! Looking for the best sides for a prime rid dinner? …

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White Chocolate Popcorn for Christmas!

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on December 22, 2020December 15, 2020Leave a Comment

White Chocolate Popcorn White Chocolate popcorn is always fun to make and have around the holidays when guests come over! I have always loved white chocolate popcorn, or any kind of popcorn for that matter! When I first got married I worked for my mom making holiday gift baskets for clients that she had. We would always add in a fun holiday popcorn and this recipe has become one of my favorites over the years! Depending on the holiday I switch up some of the ingredients and add some fun candy depending on the season! Looking for more holiday treats?! …

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Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020Leave a Comment

Pretzel Jello A pretzel crust with butter and sugar followed by a creamy whipped cream and cream cheese mixture, followed by jello with fruit! Pretzel Jello is such a fun and yummy dish. My husband has always been a fan of Jello since I met him. So on holidays I try to make sure it is always part of the meal! Pretzel Jello crust ingredients 2 cups pretzels 3/4 cup butter, melted 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar filling ingredients 1 cup sugar 8 oz cream cheese, softened 8 oz cool whip, slightly thawed jello ingredients 6 oz box of strawberry …

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Holiday Cranberry Drink

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on November 25, 2020November 23, 2020Leave a Comment

Holiday Cranberry Drink Looking for a holiday drink for the whole family? This is one delicious and pretty drink you have to try! Not only is this drink absolutely gorgeous it tastes amazing too! The perfect mix of sweet and sour that everyone can enjoy. I love making this cranberry drink for any occasion, but especially around the holidays. Also included in this recipe is how to make a beautiful ice ring. This is a great way to spice up your drink and make them look harder to make then they actually are. Try it out at your next gathering …

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Crockpot Ham Recipe! | Glazed Ham Recipe

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on December 9, 2020November 18, 2020Leave a Comment

Crockpot Ham Recipe! | Glazed Ham Recipe Making this crockpot ham recipe is one of my favorites during the holiday season! Cooking a Thanksgiving feast and worried about not having enough room in the oven? This is where my Glazed Ham recipe comes in handy. I love my crockpot and think we should spend more time using it. It is like having a second hand in the kitchen! I have also made a turkey in the crockpot and it is one of the top recipes on my blog! Bone-In Crockpot Turkey Recipe Ingredients for Crockpot Ham Recipe: 9 lb ham …

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Cheesy Potatoes Recipe

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on December 10, 2020November 17, 2020Leave a Comment

Cheesy Potatoes Recipe Want to make a super simple cheesy potatoes recipe? Some may call them funeral potatoes but honestly whatever you call them is great! I promise these are super easy and delicious! Ever wonder why these cheesy potatoes are so popular and known as funeral potatoes? People often make this casserole to bring to family gathering or potlucks because you can never go wrong with making them! They have a sense of comfort to them and are absolutely delicious. Not to mention they are super easy to make and don’t take a lot of ingredients to throw together. …

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Cornbread Stuffing

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on December 10, 2020November 16, 2020Leave a Comment

Cornbread Stuffing If you like sweet cornbread this is your recipe! Cornbread stuffing is a Thanksgiving tradition for us! It is a perfect pairing for our turkey and mashed potatoes. Ever feel like you are always running out of time on Thanksgiving? The best thing about it is that it is quick and easy! Check out my other favorite thanksgiving recipes here: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Cream Corn Glazed Carrots Knotted Rolls If you don’t know what cornbread stuffing is then you are definitely in for a treat! I highly recommend taking your stuffing to the next level with …

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The Best Cranberry Salsa Recipe!

by Scarlett Bendixenupdated on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020Leave a Comment

How to Make Cranberry Salsa Bean dip may be the main dish of your Superbowl but this Cranberry Salsa will be the main dish of my Christmas! The ingredients are simple and the cooking time is quick. It just takes a little love and magic! This is my favorite type of salsa! Nothing beats fresh cranberries over a creamy mixture paired with tasty crackers! This will definitely be a hit at your next holiday party. Did you know cranberries have a crazy amount of benefits? So while this is a treat, you are also treating your body as well! The …

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Gingerbread Waffles

by Scarlett Bendixenon October 29, 2020October 29, 2020Leave a Comment

Gingerbread Waffles Recipe How fun and festive are gingerbread waffles?! I feel like every family is either a pancake or a waffle family. Well, in my house, we are honestly BOTH! I have a waffle maker that I just adore and whip it out every chance I get! My kids love to make waffles with me and to bring a little magic into our house for the upcoming holidays, I thought I would try something new and fun! Gingerbread to me is that spicy, warm flavor that compliments syrup sooo well which is why I knew this combination would be …