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Oslo Kringle Recipe – Easy & Delicious!

Jessica Fisher · December 12, 2019 · 51 Comments

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Oslo Kringle is a delicious Norwegian dessert, with the flavor and texture of a cream puff, but with a simpler preparation and fjords of delicious, almond icing. My paternal grandmother, Gramma John, was full-blooded Norwegian. Though she was born in Minnesota, both her parents had emigrated from Norway in the early 20th century. She grew up […]

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe Tagged With: christmas

Tips for Hosting a Holiday Brunch on a Budget

Jessica Fisher · November 30, 2019 · 2 Comments

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Are you hosting a holiday brunch this season? Feeling a little overwhelmed. Here’s the 411 on how to make it simple as well as delicious. Citrus Salad, Instant Holiday Brunch Kit With the winter holidays ahead of us, we’re in for a ton of fun. Or stress, depending on where you fall on the Holiday Planning Continuum. […]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Kitchen Tips Tagged With: christmas

Easy Roast Potatoes You’ll Want to Keep All to Yourself

Jessica Fisher · November 25, 2019 · 12 Comments

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Want an easy potato side dish? This is it. Easy Roast Potatoes are a great accompaniment to cooked meats and vegetable dishes. Perfect for a holiday dinner. You know when you call people to table, and they take their ever-loving sweet time? You’ve worked so hard and here the food is getting cold! Yeah, I […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side Dishes Tagged With: christmas, dairy-free

12 Great Recipes to Use Leftover Turkey

Jessica Fisher · November 23, 2019 · 8 Comments

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Don’t want to just reheat your leftover turkey? Try one of these recipes that use leftover turkey or chicken equally well, making them a great way to use it up, save money, and enjoy good eats. Got turkey?  It seems that every year is different. One year you might not have a big enough bird at […]

Filed Under: Chicken, Turkey Tagged With: christmas, leftovers

Bulk Batch Herbed Stuffing with Onion and Sage

Jessica Fisher · November 22, 2019 · 2 Comments

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A classic side dish for roast chicken or turkey is a bread stuffing, or dressing. This Herbed Stuffing with Onion and Sage is a major crowd-pleaser and very freezer-friendly. I never understood why Laura and Mary couldn’t agree. One insisted that Ma make the dressing with onion. The other demanded sage. The debate was so […]

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Mushroom and Onion Gravy Recipe for the Freezer

Jessica Fisher · November 19, 2019 · 10 Comments

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Let bottled and dry mix gravy be relics of the past. This recipe for Mushroom and Onion Gravy stirs up silky and delicious. It’s also super freezer-friendly. I was raised to think that making homemade gravy was difficult. It wasn’t some plot by my mother to get me to like canned gravy. But, it really […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Sauces Tagged With: christmas

Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce for People Who Think They Don’t Like Homemade

Jessica Fisher · November 18, 2019 · 18 Comments

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Ditch the can this holiday season. Cranberry Sauce is incredibly easy to make yourself and it tastes amazing. It also freezes beautifully! I have always loved cranberry sauce. For years though, my preferred variety came in round slices with ridges. Oh yes, yes, it did. The FishFam was Team Jellied for quite some time. I […]

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How to Cook a Turkey the Easy Way

Jessica Fisher · November 12, 2019 · 10 Comments

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Wondering how to cook a turkey? We’ve got you covered with these easy tips that result in a delicious roast turkey. I’m hosting Thanksgiving, but I don’t know how to do it. I’m not sure how to cook a turkey. What in the world am I going to do? Don’t panic. We’ve all been there. […]

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Slab Apple Pie with Easy Crumb Topping

Jessica Fisher · November 4, 2019 · 49 Comments

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This easy-to-prepare Slab Apple Pie takes just minutes to assemble. It’s delicious and simple, and a huge hit for fall. Bake one for now and stash an extra in the freezer. Apple pie is almost a perfect food. What with its buttery, flaky crust, sweet filling, and crunchy, nutty topping, an apple pie makes an […]

Filed Under: Pie, Recipe Tagged With: christmas

How to Make a Relish Tray Just Like Mom’s

Jessica Fisher · November 1, 2019 · 56 Comments

table set with drinks candle and relish traytable set with drinks candle and relish tray

A relish tray is a great dish to add to the appetizer or dinner table. My mom’s recipe is super simple with veggies, olives, and pickles. Holiday appetizers can get so complicated. We fool ourselves into thinking that we need to make a big froofroo spread before the bigger froofroo spread we call the holiday […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Snacks Tagged With: christmas, dairy-free, whole 30

15 Holiday Freezer Meals to Save You Time & Money

Jessica Fisher · October 26, 2019 · Leave a Comment

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Holiday freezer meals can help you enjoy the season more and save some money and time while you’re at it. Be prepared from breakfast to dinner to dessert.

Filed Under: Freezer Cooking Tagged With: christmas

8 Steps for Better Cookie Baking

Jessica Fisher · October 25, 2019 · 17 Comments

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Bake someone happy today. Include cookies. And make it easy on yourself with these eight simple steps to better cookie baking. Pictured: Cranberry Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies C is for cookie. It’s good enough for me. Truer words were never spoken. Who doesn’t have fond memories of the Cookie Monster gobbling down cookies in a flurry of […]

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Freezer Cooking for the Holidays

Jessica Fisher · October 23, 2019 · 27 Comments

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Whether you’re preparing part or all of a holiday meal, baking bulk batches of cookies, or simply putting up some easy dinners, freezer cooking at the holidays can help you enjoy the season more and save time and money. Pictured: Orange Cinnamon Rolls It’s a known fact that freezer meals can help you in your […]

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Tips for Budget-Friendly Holiday Meals

Jessica Fisher · October 21, 2019 · Leave a Comment

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As the holidays approach, you may be tempted to pull out all the stops. Your budget may not agree. Enjoy a festive season without overspending with these tips for budget-friendly holiday meals. Pictured: Ham in the Slow Cooker Yep, the holidays they are approaching. You’ve seen the displays in Costco and Walmart. You can read […]

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How to Make Hot Cocoa from Scratch

Jessica Fisher · October 15, 2019 · 17 Comments

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Morning hot cocoa is only about five minutes away and contains just five ingredients. Enjoy a hot cup of this easy, affordable chocolatey goodness. Full day of skiing and sledding? Camping trip? Just a cozy day at home? A hot chocolatey drink is just the ticket on many a day. When we want a sweet, […]

Filed Under: Beverages, Breakfast, Dessert, Recipe Tagged With: christmas

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Maple Spiced Pepitas

Jessica Fisher · September 14, 2019 · 11 Comments

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Enjoy a simple but elegant starter with this Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Maple Spiced Toppings. All of it is make ahead so you can enjoy your dinner to the fullest! Ever been to a restaurant that served an out of this world salad? Maybe it had tangy knobs of blue cheese scattered across […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Salads, Side Dishes Tagged With: christmas, packable

Want to Make the Easy Vegetable Side Dishes Everyone Will Love?

Jessica Fisher · June 26, 2019 · 17 Comments

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Great vegetables don’t need to be complicated — or nuclear colored. These easy vegetable side dishes for kids are delicious and easy to prepare! Bonus! Get a free printable Eat More Veggies Bingo card to help you and your family eat the rainbow. I got the text during a busy day running errands. It was […]

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These Cheesy Potatoes are Ultimate Comfort Food

Jessica Fisher · May 13, 2019 · 14 Comments

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Also known as Church Potatoes, this Cheesy Potatoes Casserole is ultimate comfort food. It’s easy to prep, freezer-friendly, and absolutely addicting. Comfort food. Just the phrase conjures up imagines of gooey mac and cheese, fluffy mashed potatoes, hearty meatballs, and maybe a dish of chocolate pudding. To be sure, comfort food is generally heavy on […]

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Who wants a Chocolate Butterhorn?

Jessica Fisher · May 4, 2019 · 64 Comments

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Chocolate Butterhorns are yeast rolls filled with chocolate. They are perfect for freezing which makes them perfect for snacking — anytime. You’ll wanna make these today. You know those refrigerator crescent rolls that come in a can? The ones that are so fun to bang on the side of the counter so that the rolls […]

Filed Under: Chocolate, Recipe Tagged With: christmas, packable

Leftover Ham Recipes to Help You Save Money

Jessica Fisher · April 20, 2019 · 6 Comments

bowl of creamy noodles with hambowl of creamy noodles with ham

These leftover ham recipes are perfect for using your Easter ham. Try one, try them all. They’re super duper good.

Filed Under: Pork Tagged With: christmas, leftovers

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