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December 12, 2024
Whimsical Christmas Eats: Festive Bites for the Holidays
The holiday season is all about joy, creativity, and indulging in the most festive foods of the year. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas gathering or simply looking to sprinkle some extra magic into your meals, we’ve got you covered! From elegant starters to whimsical treats, this collection of recipes will make your celebrations merry and bright. Start with Brrrrata Caprese, a wintry twist on a classic favorite, featuring creamy burrata paired with vibrant holiday colors. Next, bring some cheer to your table with Mini Christmas Tree Pizzas—adorable, customizable bites that are as fun to make as they are to eat. For a touch of sweet nostalgia, dive into Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Bars, a sugar-filled homage to everyone’s favorite Christmas movie. And no holiday spread would be complete without dessert, so recreate childhood memories with Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes—a festive and delicious showstopper. These recipes are perfect for … Continue reading
October 17, 2024
Deliciously Apple: A Celebration of Fall Flavors
As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves transform into a vibrant tapestry of reds and golds, it’s the perfect time to embrace the delightful flavors of apples. This blog post is a tribute to the versatility of this beloved fruit, showcasing four irresistible recipes that highlight its sweet and tangy essence. First up is a nostalgic Snickers Salad, a crowd-pleaser that marries crunchy apples with creamy whipped topping and the irresistible sweetness of Snickers bars, making it a perfect side dish or dessert for any gathering. Next, we’ll dive into the cozy warmth of Apple Spice Cake, a spiced delight that brings the comforting flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg together, perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea. For a delightful breakfast treat, our Apple Scones with Maple Glaze will have your taste buds dancing. These buttery, flaky scones are packed with tender apple pieces and drizzled with a … Continue reading
May 1, 2023
Taco ‘bout a good time!
Cinco de Mayo is coming soon – it’s Friday, May 5th. Cinco de Mayo quite literally means the 5th of May in Spanish so it’s easy to keep track of the date 😊 If you aren’t familiar, here are 3 fun facts about Cinco de Mayo, 1) it’s not Mexico’s Independence Day, 2) it’s not a national holiday in Mexico, 3) it celebrates Mexico’s victory against Imperial France. As you can see, it’s a relatively minor holiday that is celebrated regionally in Mexico….and pretty much everywhere in the United States. In Puebla, Mexico it is celebrated with parades, parties, music, folk dancing, and traditional foods. In the United States, it’s celebrated with Mexican food. Are you sensing a theme to my blog post? I’m going to share fun Mexican fares to enjoy for Cinco de Mayo or anytime you are craving Mexican food. Here’s my lineup: Homemade Flour Tortillas Slow Cooker Shredded Salsa Chicken Spicy Grilled Queso Chunky Guacamole Mexican Fried … Continue reading
November 23, 2022
Loaded Brownie Ice Cream Cake
Loaded Brownie Ice Cream Cake screams indulgence! The bottom is a thick fudge brownie that is topped with hot fudge, caramel sauce, ice cream, Oreo cookies, whipped cream, and more cookies. It’s a rich dessert that you won’t want to share, lol! I think ice cream desserts can be enjoyed year-round. Sure, they are necessary during summer months but every now and again I do crave a yummy ice cream dessert during fall or frigid winter months. It’s dessert…it’s for any time of year. This recipe in particular is a showstopper. It’s rich, indulgent, sweet, and you don’t need a big slice to feel satisfied because it’s so dense. The recipe can be found here. Start by preparing the brownie mix according to package instructions, using a 9×13 baking dish. Don’t over bake the brownies! But do let them cool completely. If you have a deeper 9×13 baking dish, use that. The ingredients get piled high! If you have a standard 9×13 baking dish that … Continue reading
April 2, 2020
Easy Easter Eats
Can you believe it? Easter is right around the corner. With all that is going on in the world these days I’m starting to lose track of time. What is typically a day of family and friends gathering together will most likely be spend apart or perhaps in very small groups. This puts quite the strain on menu planning when you won’t be hosting, won’t be attending the usual get-together, or are just trying to maintain social distance. Not to worry – I won’t let you know down! I have created a menu of simple items you can make at home. Some can be modified depending on the ingredients in your pantry, some can be reduced in size or doubled depending on the number of people in your household, and some make great leftovers 🙂 I’m going to start the morning with Peeps Pancakes and Hash Brown & Bacon Egg … Continue reading
February 7, 2020
Valentine’s Day Desserts
Valentine’s Day is a week away and I’m sure you’re busy making plans. Whether you opt for a nice homemade meal or dinner at your favorite restaurant, you can’t skip dessert. Calories don’t count on holidays, right? Regardless of where we eat on Valentine’s Day, we always have dessert at home. You can kick your feet up, snuggle up with your loved one, and gorge on delicious sweets 🙂 Your local Festival Foods will have a variety of desserts and chocolates ready to go! 5-inch Round Classic Chocolate or White Vanilla Bean Curly Cakes Abdallah Assorted Chocolates Frosted Brownies Chocolate Dipped Long Stem Strawberries Mini Sweetheart Devil’s Food Cakes (available in 3 varieties) Cream Puffs Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes Ice Cream Valentine’s Day Themed Candy …and more! We like to make a few desserts of our own as well as get a few desserts from the store to have throughout the … Continue reading
January 26, 2020
Gameday Goodies
Are you ready for some football? The Super Bowl is right around the corn and I’m sure you’re busy getting ready to host a party or determine what you are going to bring to someone else’s party. It’s always fun to plan food that’s themed for a special event and try to make something unique. When I host an event, I like to have a variety of snacks to choose from; something warm, something hearty, grab-and-go type snacks, and at least one dessert item. This year for the Super Bowl, we are providing the following food options to our guests: Buffalo Chicken Dip with Tortilla Chips Fresh Popped Popcorn from Lauri’s Pop-Corner Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Mini Loaded Potato Skins Ranch Snack Mix Football Cupcakes The Buffalo Chicken Dip is available from the deli at your local Festival Foods. You can always order online ahead of time to guarantee availability. … Continue reading
October 14, 2019
National Dessert Day
National Dessert Day is October 14th and boy was I excited when I found out! It’s a day to indulge and enjoy sweets, and I love dessert…. any dessert….so I could not pass up sharing three of my favorite dessert recipes with you. When I say I love sweets, I mean I REALLY love sweets. If I’m offered a second helping of food, I would rather turn it down to save room for dessert. Or start my meal with dessert so I’m not too full afterward. National Dessert Day is my day 🙂 The 3 recipes I want to share with you today are: Tres Leche Cake Butterscotch Budino with Salted Caramel Pistachio Cheesecake First up is Tres Leche Cake. This is an authentic Mexican cake, soaked in a sweet milk mixture, and topped with homemade whipped cream, cinnamon, and berries. Tres Leche means “three milks” and that is … Continue reading
February 11, 2018
Celebrating Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’m feeling the love. Our house is decorated with everything red and pink, I’ve picked out the perfect Valentine for my sweethearts (yes, I’m including the dog 😊), and we have a wonderful menu planned. A lot of people like to go out to eat on Valentine’s Day and there is nothing wrong with that, but we usually opt to stay in and prepare a nice meal together. It takes away from the rushed atmosphere you often feel at a restaurant on a busy day and allows you to really spend time together and do something fun together. We both love to cook so it’s the perfect option for us! The menu we prepared has a few new items, but everything is easy to make. We’ll start with a Caprese Salad appetizer and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make the … Continue reading
April 3, 2012
Easter Dinner
One of my favorite holiday traditions as a child was coloring the Easter eggs, as an adult one of my least favorite traditions was hard-boiling the eggs so the eggs could be dyed! Many years ago I discovered the secret of perfect hard-boiled eggs – I purchase them from the Deli at Festival. I prefer to purchase the eggs and dye them at home but the Deli team also prepares dyed eggs if that is your choice. Our Premium Quality Double Smoked Bone-In Ham is a holiday tradition for many families. Our ham is fully cooked; twice smoked over hard wood you may simply bake covered with foil or lid at 325 degrees for approximately 15 minutes per pound to an internal temperature of 140 degrees. This video featuring Festival team members Ray and Jason explains the advantages of purchasing and serving a premium quality ham. Leftover ham from your dinner may be … Continue reading
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