. Food Fun Family https://foodfunfamily.com A family lifestyle blog about food, family, entertainment, travel and family-friendly products. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:32:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 https://foodfunfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/09May20_candy_40-2-5571ff1cv1_site_icon-32x32.png Food Fun Family https://foodfunfamily.com 32 32 Instant Pot Cranberry French Toast https://foodfunfamily.com/instant-pot-cranberry-french-toast/ https://foodfunfamily.com/instant-pot-cranberry-french-toast/#respond Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:57:17 +0000 https://foodfunfamily.com/?p=214280 The holidays may be over, but I am still enjoying the classic scents and flavors of the winter. In fact, I have a pot of orange, lime, cranberry, and cinnamon stick potpourri simmering on top of my wood stove as we speak. I had this recipe post all set to share before Christmas, but I’ve...

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The holidays may be over, but I am still enjoying the classic scents and flavors of the winter. In fact, I have a pot of orange, lime, cranberry, and cinnamon stick potpourri simmering on top of my wood stove as we speak.

I had this recipe post all set to share before Christmas, but I’ve been having some pretty major website issues. My site was finally successfully migrated to a new host, and for the first time in months I can upload photos to my site, log in without using a backdoor trick I figured out….it’s a happy day!

Instant Pot Cranberry French Toast

Ok, now on to that recipe I wanted to share with you guys over a month ago! Luckily, delicious breakfast recipes don’t have a “season,” right?

Instant Pot Cranberry French Toast

Instant Pot Cranberry French Toast

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
4 tbsp butter, melted
2 cup whole milk
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
zest from 1 large orange
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 Loaf of day-old Challah bread, cubed

Instant Pot Cranberry French Toast

Directions

1. Spray a 7inch springform pan with nonstick baking spray

2. Cover the bottom with parchment paper

3. Using a medium sauce pan, bring cranberries, orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

4. Cook until the berries have popped and thickened slightly about 5 minutes. Remove from heat

5. Pour the cranberries into the springform pan

6. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and 1/2 cup sugar.

7. Add milk, beaten eggs, orange zest, vanilla, and salt. Mix in cubed bread.

8. Let rest until the bread absorbs the milk, stirring occasionally.

9. Spread bread mixture on top of cranberry sauce in pan.

10. Pour 1 cup water into the pressure cooker pot and place the trivet in the bottom.

11. Cover springform pan with foil and place on top of the trivet.

12. Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and set the timer for 25 minutes. When beep sounds, turn off pressure cooker, and do a quick pressure release to release the pressure.

13. When valve drops carefully remove lid.

14. Remove dish from and place onto the counter to cool completely.

15. Top with whipped cream and serve warm. Enjoy!

Instant Pot Cranberry French Toast

Instant Pot Cranberry French Toast

Instant Pot Cranberry French Toast

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 cup whole milk
  • 3 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • zest from 1 large orange
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Loaf of day-old Challah bread, cubed

Instructions

    1. Spray a 7-inch springform pan with nonstick baking spray.

    2. Cover the bottom with parchment paper.

    3. Using a medium sauce pan, bring cranberries, orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

    4. Cook until the berries have popped and thickened slightly about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

    5. Pour the cranberries into the springform pan.

    6. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and 1/2 cup sugar.

    7. Add milk, beaten eggs, orange zest, vanilla, and salt. Mix in cubed bread.

    8. Let rest until the bread absorbs the milk, stirring occasionally.

    9. Spread bread mixture on top of cranberry sauce in pan.

    10. Pour 1 cup water into the pressure cooker pot and place the trivet in the bottom.

    11. Cover springform pan with foil and place on top of the trivet.

    12. Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and set the timer for 25 minutes. When beep sounds, turn off pressure cooker, and do a quick pressure release to release the pressure.

    13. When valve drops, carefully remove lid.

    14. Remove dish from pressure cooker and place on a hot pad on the counter to cool.

    15. Top with whipped cream and serve warm. Enjoy!

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6-Course Easter Dinner Plan – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #157 https://foodfunfamily.com/6-course-easter-dinner-plan-delicious-dishes-recipe-party-157/ https://foodfunfamily.com/6-course-easter-dinner-plan-delicious-dishes-recipe-party-157/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:37:07 +0000 https://foodfunfamily.com/?p=222511 Hi guys! I’m so excited about this week’s feature. We’ve gathered a delicious 6-course Easter dinner, with appetizers to desserts, from recipes that you guys have shared. I’m sad to announce that the Delicious Dishes party will be put on hold for now. I do plan on coming up with something new to feature here...

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Hi guys!

I’m so excited about this week’s feature. We’ve gathered a delicious 6-course Easter dinner, with appetizers to desserts, from recipes that you guys have shared.

I’m sad to announce that the Delicious Dishes party will be put on hold for now. I do plan on coming up with something new to feature here each week – maybe a weekly meal plan? I’d love to hear what YOU would like to see! I blog a lot less than I used to, but I want to keep it up and add more value to it this year.

6-course Easter Dinner recipe plan - a Delicious Dishes Recipe Party post with Food Fun Family

Welcome to Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!

Delicious Dishes
 is a weekly link party where bloggers can share their most delicious recipes while checking out the amazing recipes that other bloggers are sharing.

Each link you share here will be seen on each of the hostess’ blogs listed below >>

 

Food Fun Family – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest  

She Saved – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Walking on Sunshine Recipes – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

This Mama Loves – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Clever Housewife –  Blog / Facebook Pinterest

Bunny’s Warm Oven –Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

 

Each week we feature our favorite recipes from the week before and pinning them to our Delicious Dishes Pinterest board.

The Recipes with the Most Clicks Last Week Were…

#1: Drumstick Quinoa Sheet Pan Supper from Mommy Evolution

#2: Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels from Home Cooking Memories

#3: Sassy Southern Quiche from The Painted Apron

Delicious Dishes Party Favorites from Last Week:

6-course Easter Dinner recipe plan - a Delicious Dishes Recipe Party post with Food Fun Family

Here are the recipes that we pulled together for a delicious Easter dinner…

Mary's favorite dish new

Mary featured an hors d’oeuvre: Spinach Artichoke Jalapeno Bake from The Bewitchin Kitchen

Keri Lyn's favorite dish

Keri Lyn featured an appetizer: Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels from Home Cooking Memories

Emily's favorite dish new

Emily featured a salad: Bunny Salad AKA White Rabbit Salad from This Mama Loves

Lois' favorite dish

Lois featured a soup: Creamy Leek Potato Soup from Home Cooking Memories

Brett's favorite dish

Brett featured a main dish: Maple Glazed Ham with Pomegranate Pineapple Reduction from This Mama Loves

Laura's favorite dish

I featured a dessert: Million Dollar Pie from Flour on My Face

 

Follow us along on our Pinterest board. Get your recipes ready. We can’t wait to see what’s cooking in your kitchen this week.

Delicious Dishes Pinterest board

 

Now let’s get this party started!

Delicious Dishes rules


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Our Favorite Cake Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party https://foodfunfamily.com/our-favorite-cake-recipes/ https://foodfunfamily.com/our-favorite-cake-recipes/#respond Wed, 26 Dec 2018 02:09:52 +0000 https://foodfunfamily.com/?p=221592 Merry Christmas! The traditional Christmas morning picture in front of the tree has been taken, and the kids are looking SO much older! The presents have been opened and played with all day. The Christmas dinner has been cooked and eaten. It’s just about time to transition from Christmas decorations and music and all of...

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Merry Christmas!

Our favorite cake recipes - a Delicious Dishes Recipe Party collection from Food Fun Family

The traditional Christmas morning picture in front of the tree has been taken, and the kids are looking SO much older!

The presents have been opened and played with all day.

The Christmas dinner has been cooked and eaten.

It’s just about time to transition from Christmas decorations and music and all of the excitement of the season back to regular life.

But in the mean time, it’s still the holiday break and all of the Delicious Dishes hosts are enjoying time with our families, so we’re taking the next 2 weeks a little slower than usual. We don’t have a new link up today. And this week, instead of each of us choosing one of our favorite submitted recipes, we’ve each picked a favorite recipe from our own sites. Strangely enough, we all chose CAKES, so you get to enjoy each of our favorite cake recipes!

Happy holidays!

Host’s Favorite Cakes

Our favorite cake recipes - a Delicious Dishes Recipe Party collection from Food Fun Family

These cakes are great for any occasion – holidays, parties, dessert night, birthdays – you name it! Which cake looks most tempting to you?

Laura's favorite dish

My favorite: Sprite Bundt Cake with Lemon Frosting from Food Fun Family

Lois' favorite dish

Lois’s favorite: Chocolate Brownie Cake with Homemade Ganache from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Brett's favorite dish

Brett’s favorite: Coffee Cake with Coffee Glaze from This Mama Loves

Keri Lyn's favorite dish

Keri Lyn’s favorite: Brown Sugar Bundt Cake from She Saved

Emily's favorite dish new

Emily’s favorite: Apple Pudding Cake with Butter Cream Sauce from Clever Housewife

Mary's favorite dish new

Mary’s favorite: White Texas Sheet Cake from Bunny’s Warm Oven

 

Follow us along on our Pinterest board. We pin a ton of recipes that are shared to our linky party each week.

Delicious Dishes Pinterest board

We’ll see you back for our regularly scheduled Tuesday linky parties after the New Year!

In the mean time, share with me in the comments some of your favorite Christmas traditions or something special about your holiday this year. I hope you had a wonderful time with family and friends. I hope you know how much I appreciate each time you visit my blog!

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Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland! https://foodfunfamily.com/snowland-at-great-wolf-lodge/ https://foodfunfamily.com/snowland-at-great-wolf-lodge/#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2018 05:26:44 +0000 https://foodfunfamily.com/?p=221466 My family and I were invited on an expense-paid FAM trip at Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg at the beginning of the month. Although our accommodations and activities were covered, all thoughts are our own. I’m happy to answer any questions about staying at Great Wolf Lodge – there were so many things that didn’t make...

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My family and I were invited on an expense-paid FAM trip at Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg at the beginning of the month. Although our accommodations and activities were covered, all thoughts are our own. I’m happy to answer any questions about staying at Great Wolf Lodge – there were so many things that didn’t make it into the post (I could just go on and on!).

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

I’ve always been curious about Great Wolf Lodge, but we’ve typically been the type of family that takes vacations to visit family and friends out of state. Somehow we just never made it to Great Wolf Lodge, which is just a couple of hours south of us in Williamsburg, Virginia. Now that we’ve experienced Great Wolf Lodge, we are counting the days til we can go back. It was an unexpected hit with the whole family!

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

I was initially worried that my kids would be a little too old to appreciate Great Wolf Lodge (my last 3 kids at home are 13, 15, and 17), but I was surprised to discover that there are a ton of engaging activities for kids of ALL ages.

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

We stayed in a standard family suite, which sleeps up to 6 comfortably (it’s so hard to find a good hotel room for bigger families, but this was perfect for us!), but there are a host of amazing options for families of all sizes and needs, like upgraded themed suites with bunk beds and fun decor!

Snowland at The Lodge

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

From the moment we walked into the lodge, we were transported into a winter wonderland. The atmosphere was delightful! Great Wolf Lodge has four seasonal themes each year, corresponding to the four seasons: Spring-a-palooza, Summer Fun in the Sun, Howl-o-ween, and Snowland.

I can’t wait to experience all four seasons at the Lodge!

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

We spoke with the director of guest services and found out that staff decorated the lodge for Snowland for about 9 days. They have 30 trees in the property, and 20 of them were new this year. It even “snows” every night in the main lobby. It is simply magical!

Santa makes an appearance every night between December 7th and the 25th and is available to take pictures with guests each night. Bonus: photos are complementary for guests and they are happy to snap pictures with your phone or camera for you!

Another fun winter season treat: you can get warm cookies and milk delivered to your room at night!

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

Year round, there are 10-20 activities available for guests of all ages each day, from morning yoga to story time at night, from dance parties and character appearances to arts and crafts. Activities are a little heavier on the weekends, but weekdays are still full of fun.

We enjoyed bowling, hours of fun at the 24-hour arcade, sharing cups of candy from the candy shop, and just hanging out together. We highly recommend the Paw Passes to get the best value for the paid activities like bowling, MagiQuest, miniature golfing, the rope course, etc.

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

My personal favorite activity was my 30-minute deep-tissue massage in the spa (they’ve got a kids’ spa, too!). I had the best, most relaxing massage of my life!

MagiQuest at Great Wolf Lodge

MagiQuest was a surprise hit for all three of my teens. We started our first afternoon off with a visit to the MagiQuest store, where they each picked out a wand, and chose a “magical” name to register and activate their account. The great news – they can bring their wands back to Great Wolf Lodge each time we visit again and only have to pay to activate a new game.

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

MagiQuest is an interactive game that sends kids exploring all over the hotel (there are stations on three floors). Kids can run from station to station on quests, interacting with things throughout the hotel and earning points along the way. All three of my kids agreed that MagiQuest was both fun and a great workout! Throughout the day, you’ll find kids thoroughly engaged in completing quests and gathering coins. It is nearly as popular as the waterpark with the older kids!

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

Great Wolf Lodge purchased the rights to MagiQuest so the game is ONLY available at Great Wolf Lodge. They release four to five new quests each year, so you can have a totally new game experience each time you visit.

The Indoor Waterpark

The enormous indoor waterpark is one of Great Wolf Lodge’s biggest attractions. No matter how cold it gets outside, it’s a comfortable 84 degrees in the waterpark. The slides were so much fun (we even got on one ride with all 5 of us together on a raft!) and we were sad when we had to end our day at the park. We could have used several more hours of water play time!

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

The Food

My husband could not stop talking about the French toast at the breakfast buffet in the main restaurant. He said it was the best French toast we had ever had. The dinner buffet was equally as enjoyable, with a huge variety of delicious foods. We also enjoyed a casual pizza night in our room while we watched a movie and had a burger and fries lunch while we were hanging out at the waterpark.

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

There are seven restaurants on the property, and there’s always something delicious to satisfy your cravings.

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!

Big Changes Coming!

Starting in mid-January through the second half of March 2019, Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg will be undergoing a 20 million dollar renovation project, including all guest rooms and public places. The lodge will still be open during the renovations and guests will not be impacted. I can’t wait to see how they redecorate the 405 suites!

Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge: A True Winter Wonderland!
Have you been to a Great Wolf Lodge? Our family highly recommends it as a fun family getaway. You can check in and never leave the hotel until you’re ready to head back home! Find out more and book your stay at Greatwolf.com/williamsburg

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Christmas Treats – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #145 https://foodfunfamily.com/christmas-treats-delicious-dishes/ https://foodfunfamily.com/christmas-treats-delicious-dishes/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:37:42 +0000 https://foodfunfamily.com/?p=221419 My house is decorated for Christmas. Presents have been purchased (still so much shopping to do! 17-year-old boys are hard to shop for!). The first batch of Grandma’s English Toffee has been made, shared, and finished. Christmas music has been playing non-stop on my Alexa. My daughter who’s off at college thousands of miles away...

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My house is decorated for Christmas.

Presents have been purchased (still so much shopping to do! 17-year-old boys are hard to shop for!).

The first batch of Grandma’s English Toffee has been made, shared, and finished.

Christmas music has been playing non-stop on my Alexa.

My daughter who’s off at college thousands of miles away will be home in exactly one week.

There’s no denying that the holidays are in full swing.

Who’s ready for some more delicious Christmas treats? We saw so many fun holiday goodies in last week’s party that we had to share some of our favorites!

Christmas treats - a Delicious Dishes recipe party with Food Fun Family

Welcome to Delicious Dishes Recipe Party! In case you’re new to the party, here’s what you need to know:

Delicious Dishes
 is a weekly link party where bloggers can share their most delicious recipes while checking out the amazing recipes that other bloggers are sharing.

Each link you share here will be seen on each of the hostess’ blogs listed below >>

 

Food Fun Family – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest  

She Saved – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Walking on Sunshine Recipes – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

This Mama Loves – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Clever Housewife –  Blog / Facebook Pinterest

Bunny’s Warm Oven –Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

 

Each week we will be featuring our favorite recipes from the week before and pinning them to our Delicious Dishes Pinterest board.

We hope you’ll have fun with our party…we know we will!

The Recipes with the Most Clicks Last Week Were…

#1: Vanilla Wafer Holiday Bark from Dizzy Busy and Hungry

#2: Grain Free Italian Wedding Snowball Cookies from Strength and Sunshine

#3: Red Velvet Sugar Cookies from Our Table for Seven

Delicious Dishes Party Favorites from Last Week:

Christmas treats - a Delicious Dishes recipe party with Food Fun Family

These are the recipes that the hosts loved the most…

Laura's favorite dish

I loved Reindeer Brownie Recipe from Suburban Simplicity

Lois' favorite dish

Lois loved Christmas Peppermint Popcorn Balls from Home Cooking Memories

Brett's favorite dish

Brett loved Red Nosed Reindeer Thumbprint Cookies from Adventures of Mel

Keri Lyn's favorite dish

Keri Lyn loved Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeye Candy) from Adventures of Mel

Emily's favorite dish new

Emily loved Reese’s Reindeer Christmas Treats from Suburban Simplicity

Mary's favorite dish new

Mary loved Chocolate Dipped Ritz Cracker Cookies from Delightful E Made

 

Follow us along on our Pinterest board. We pin a ton of recipes that are shared to our linky party each week. So get your recipes ready. We can’t wait to see what’s cooking in your kitchen this week.

Delicious Dishes Pinterest board

 

Now let’s get this party started!

Delicious Dishes rules


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Christmas Cookie Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #144 https://foodfunfamily.com/christmas-cookies/ https://foodfunfamily.com/christmas-cookies/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:50:05 +0000 https://foodfunfamily.com/?p=221357 I just got back home from a 3 day family vacation at Great Wolf Lodge and all of the sudden it’s December! How did that happen? Our house is almost finished being decked for the holidays, which means it’s officially time to start baking holiday cookies for neighbors and friends! What are your favorite Christmas...

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I just got back home from a 3 day family vacation at Great Wolf Lodge and all of the sudden it’s December! How did that happen? Our house is almost finished being decked for the holidays, which means it’s officially time to start baking holiday cookies for neighbors and friends! What are your favorite Christmas cookies to include (or receive!) on cookie plates? Here are some of my must-bake holiday cookies. Read on to see the host favorites from YOUR recent submissions!

Festive Christmas cookies - perfect for sharing and cookie plates! A Delicious Dishes Recipe Party collection with Food Fun Family

Welcome to Delicious Dishes Recipe Party! In case you’re new to the party, here’s what you need to know:

Delicious Dishes
 is a weekly link party where bloggers can share their most delicious recipes while checking out the amazing recipes that other bloggers are sharing.

Each link you share here will be seen on each of the hostess’ blogs listed below >>

 

Food Fun Family – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest  

She Saved – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Walking on Sunshine Recipes – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

This Mama Loves – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Clever Housewife –  Blog / Facebook Pinterest

Bunny’s Warm Oven –Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

 

Each week we will be featuring our favorite recipes from the week before and pinning them to our Delicious Dishes Pinterest board.

We hope you’ll have fun with our party…we know we will!

The Recipes with the Most Clicks Last Week Were…

#1: 31 Christmas Cookie Recipes from Mommy Hates Cooking

#2: Easy German Chocolate Cheesecake Bars from Mama of Many Blessings

#3: Leftover Chicken Recipes from The Kittchen

Delicious Dishes Party Favorites from Last Week:

Festive Christmas cookies - perfect for sharing and cookie plates! A Delicious Dishes Recipe Party collection with Food Fun Family

These are the recipes that the hosts loved the most…

Laura's favorite dish

I loved Candy Cane Cookies from Home Cooking Memories

Lois' favorite dish

Lois loved Easy Icebox Shortbread Cookies from Hello Creative Family

Brett's favorite dish

Brett loved Grinch Snowball Cookies from Cooking with Curls

Keri Lyn's favorite dish

Keri Lyn loved Double Dipped Chocolate Shortbread Cookies from The Monday Box

Emily's favorite dish new

Emily loved Cherry Thumbprint Cookies from Cincy Shopper

Mary's favorite dish new

Mary loved Cherry Kiss Cookies from Platter Talk

 

Follow us along on our Pinterest board. We pin a ton of recipes that are shared to our linky party each week. So get your recipes ready. We can’t wait to see what’s cooking in your kitchen this week.

Delicious Dishes Pinterest board

 

Now let’s get this party started!

Delicious Dishes rules


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Perfect Party Appetizers for Holiday Entertaining – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #143 https://foodfunfamily.com/party-appetizers/ https://foodfunfamily.com/party-appetizers/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:01:43 +0000 https://foodfunfamily.com/?p=221327 I feel like I’ve spent the last week in the kitchen. Oh, wait. I have. Two full Thanksgiving feasts, plus one mini Thanksgiving. Plus one “what was I thinking trying to make homemade empanadas on a Monday night?” I do love Thanksgiving foods, so it’s not all bad. This week, we’re moving on from Thanksgiving...

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I feel like I’ve spent the last week in the kitchen.

Oh, wait. I have. Two full Thanksgiving feasts, plus one mini Thanksgiving. Plus one “what was I thinking trying to make homemade empanadas on a Monday night?”

I do love Thanksgiving foods, so it’s not all bad.

This week, we’re moving on from Thanksgiving dinner and exploring appetizer recipes that are perfect for all of your holiday parties and get-togethers. These recipes will shine!

Perfect Party appetizers for all your holiday get-togethers - a Delicious Dishes recipe party with Food Fun Family

Welcome to Delicious Dishes Recipe Party! In case you’re new to the party, here’s what you need to know:

Delicious Dishes
 is a weekly link party where bloggers can share their most delicious recipes while checking out the amazing recipes that other bloggers are sharing.

Each link you share here will be seen on each of the hostess’ blogs listed below >>

 

Food Fun Family – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest  

She Saved – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Walking on Sunshine Recipes – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

This Mama Loves – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Clever Housewife –  Blog / Facebook Pinterest

Bunny’s Warm Oven –Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

 

Each week we will be featuring our favorite recipes from the week before and pinning them to our Delicious Dishes Pinterest board.

We hope you’ll have fun with our party…we know we will!

The Recipes with the Most Clicks Last Week Were…

#1: Creamy Ham Chowder from Marilyn’s Treats

#2: Sugar Cookie Snack Mix from Frog Prince Paperie

#3: Gingerbread Cake from Mommy Hates Cooking

Delicious Dishes Party Favorites from Last Week:

Perfect Party appetizers for all your holiday get-togethers - a Delicious Dishes recipe party with Food Fun Family

These are the recipes that the hosts loved the most…

Laura's favorite dish

I loved Homemade Corn Bread Mini Corn Dogs from This Mama Loves

Lois' favorite dish

Lois loved Easy Goat Cheese and Honey Bites from Suburban Simplicity

Brett's favorite dish

Brett loved Easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs from Wonder Mom Wannabe

Keri Lyn's favorite dish

Keri Lyn loved Cute and Yummy Snowman Cheeseball from Crafts a la Mode

Emily's favorite dish new

Emily loved Cheese, Grape and Pistachio Truffles from Delightful E Made

Mary's favorite dish new

Mary loved Grape Crostini with Blue Cheese Honey Spread from Home Cooking Memories

 

Follow us along on our Pinterest board. We pin a ton of recipes that are shared to our linky party each week. So get your recipes ready. We can’t wait to see what’s cooking in your kitchen this week.

Delicious Dishes Pinterest board

 

Now let’s get this party started!

Delicious Dishes rules

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How I Am Reducing Holiday Stress https://foodfunfamily.com/how-i-am-reducing-holiday-stress/ https://foodfunfamily.com/how-i-am-reducing-holiday-stress/#respond Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:18:13 +0000 https://foodfunfamily.com/?p=221251 This post has been sponsored by SheSpeaks, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love the holidays. All of them. I love finding the perfect gifts for my family and friends. I love decorating my house (despite the fact that I’m challenged in the home decor department). I LOVE...

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This post has been sponsored by SheSpeaks, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I love the holidays. All of them. I love finding the perfect gifts for my family and friends. I love decorating my house (despite the fact that I’m challenged in the home decor department). I LOVE baking. And I love hosting big gatherings for family and friends.

How I Am Reducing Holiday Stress

The fall to winter season makes me happy…in all ways except for one. Holiday shopping crowds give me a headache. Even when I’m heading to the store for something as simple as sodas and bread (which, for a family like mine is something we need to restock every few days), the lines and the crowds can be overwhelming. As far as the holiday spirit goes, crowds are a buzz killer for me.

I’ve tried all sorts of things to make my life easier and less stressful, especially around the holidays. I’ve tried shopping early in the season or during less busy hours. I’ve made well-planned and detailed shopping lists so that I could reduce the number and length of trips out. But hiccups seem to always happen to even the best-made plans.

How I Am Reducing Holiday Stress

As we enter another holiday season, I’ve discovered my new favorite holiday helper: Club Pickup at Sam’s Club. Now, whether I need to shop for gifts, stock up on soda or lunch snacks, or re-fill our kitchen essentials like bread, I can order online and pick all of my items up at Sam’s Club – for no extra charge. Club Pickup is free for all Sam’s Club members! That means a full cart with no lines and a lot less time out of my busy schedule. And THAT means more time to spend in the kitchen making my famous caramels and toffee and cookies!

How I Am Reducing Holiday Stress

How I Am Reducing Holiday Stress

Here’s how Club Pickup works: I shop online or on my Sam’s Club app. A Sam’s Club employee does the shopping for me. I get a notice when my order is ready for pick up, and I drive over to the club. I can either pick up my order inside or just drive my car up to the Club Pickup area. I check in on my Sam’s Club app and they’ll bring my items out to my car for me. This is an especially handy feature when you’re shopping for heavier items like cases of Coca-Cola® products for the party you’re hosting.

How I Am Reducing Holiday Stress

This past week, I used Club Pickup at Sam’s Club for the first time and was blown away. Not only did I get to spend my time preparing a nice dinner for the family instead of standing in a line, but I was able to take advantage of Sam’s Clubs’ awesome value on my favorite Coca-Cola® products, like Coca-Cola® Mini Cans and Sprite® Mini Cans, Dasani® Bottled Water, Gold Peak® Sweet Tea, and Diet Coke®.

How I Am Reducing Holiday Stress

I’m definitely going to appreciate Club Pickup when it’s snowing outside and I’m rushing to get back home to host a big dinner for family and friends. On second thought, I think I’ll send my husband or son out to do the Club Pickup run for me while I stay at home to cook (and sip on my ice-cold Coca-Cola®). Learn more about these products at Sam’s Club here.
What will Club Pickup at Sam’s Club help YOU do (instead of standing in line) this holiday season?

Connect with Sam’s Club:

Twitter: @SamsClub
Facebook: @SamsClub
Instagram: @SamsClub

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Thanksgiving Side Dishes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #139 https://foodfunfamily.com/thanksgiving-side-dishes-delicious-dishes/ https://foodfunfamily.com/thanksgiving-side-dishes-delicious-dishes/#respond Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:01:57 +0000 https://foodfunfamily.com/?p=221042 Although it is exhausting, cooking a huge Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends is something that I look forward to all year long. I do enjoy the turkey, but it’s really the side dishes and desserts that MAKE the feast. Our Thanksgiving sides have changed as our family has gotten older. Now, we tend to...

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Although it is exhausting, cooking a huge Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends is something that I look forward to all year long.

I do enjoy the turkey, but it’s really the side dishes and desserts that MAKE the feast. Our Thanksgiving sides have changed as our family has gotten older. Now, we tend to serve Brussels sprouts with bacon and candied yams (which I never liked before!) versus stuffing and green beans. Shocker, I know.

What are your favorite side dishes to serve (and eat!) on Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Side Dishes - a Delicious Dishes Recipe Party with Food Fun Family

Welcome to Delicious Dishes Recipe Party! In case you’re new to the party, here’s what you need to know:

Delicious Dishes
 is a weekly link party where bloggers can share their most delicious recipes while checking out the amazing recipes that other bloggers are sharing.

Each link you share here will be seen on each of the hostess’ blogs listed below >>

 

Food Fun Family – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest  

She Saved – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Walking on Sunshine Recipes – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

This Mama Loves – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Clever Housewife –  Blog / Facebook Pinterest

Bunny’s Warm Oven –Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

 

Each week we will be featuring our favorite recipes from the week before and pinning them to our Delicious Dishes Pinterest board.

We hope you’ll have fun with our party…we know we will!

The Recipes with the Most Clicks Last Week Were…

#1: Butternut Pear Crisp from Miz Helen’s Country Cottage

#2: Seasoned Pretzels from Mommy Hates Cooking

#3: Cinnamon Pancakes with Blood Orange Syrup from Our Good Life

Delicious Dishes Party Favorites from Last Week:

Thanksgiving Side Dishes - a Delicious Dishes Recipe Party with Food Fun Family

These are the recipes that the hosts loved the most…

Laura's favorite dish

I loved Cauliflower Mashed Potato Recipe from The Kittchen

Lois' favorite dish

Lois loved Southern Cornbread Dressing from Platter Talk

Brett's favorite dish

Brett loved Company Mashed Potatoes from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Keri Lyn's favorite dish

Keri Lyn loved Sugar Snap Pea Casserole from The Kittchen

Emily's favorite dish new

Emily loved Scalloped Potatoes with Ham from Cincy Shopper

Mary's favorite dish new

Mary loved Cauliflower Au Gratin from Five Spot Green Living

 

Follow us along on our Pinterest board. We pin a ton of recipes that are shared to our linky party each week. So get your recipes ready. We can’t wait to see what’s cooking in your kitchen this week.

Delicious Dishes Pinterest board

 

Now let’s get this party started!

Delicious Dishes rules


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Easy Halloween Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #138 https://foodfunfamily.com/easy-halloween-recipes/ https://foodfunfamily.com/easy-halloween-recipes/#respond Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:01:13 +0000 https://foodfunfamily.com/?p=220990 How did we end up in the second half of October? And how is Halloween right around the corner? Didn’t we just start the new school year? It’s finally cooling down around here – I’ve broken out the boots and sweaters, and I’m adding blankets to my bed at night to stay warm. I’m loving...

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How did we end up in the second half of October? And how is Halloween right around the corner? Didn’t we just start the new school year?

It’s finally cooling down around here – I’ve broken out the boots and sweaters, and I’m adding blankets to my bed at night to stay warm. I’m loving it (but that doesn’t mean I’m ready for winter to come quite yet…or ever!).

This week, we noticed lots of fun, tasty, and easy Halloween treats shared at recent parties. I need to make ALL of these! Check out the fun and festive fall recipes we’re featuring from YOU this week…

Easy Halloween recipes - fun and festive fall treats - a Delicious Dishes Recipe Party with Food Fun Family

Welcome to Delicious Dishes Recipe Party! In case you’re new to the party, here’s what you need to know:

Delicious Dishes
 is a weekly link party where bloggers can share their most delicious recipes while checking out the amazing recipes that other bloggers are sharing.

Each link you share here will be seen on each of the hostess’ blogs listed below >>

 

Food Fun Family – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest  

She Saved – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Walking on Sunshine Recipes – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

This Mama Loves – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Clever Housewife –  Blog / Facebook Pinterest

Bunny’s Warm Oven –Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

 

Each week we will be featuring our favorite recipes from the week before and pinning them to our Delicious Dishes Pinterest board.

We hope you’ll have fun with our party…we know we will!

The Recipes with the Most Clicks Last Week Were…

#1: Beef and Spinach Pasta from Joyful Homemaking

#2: Apple Dumplings from Cincy Shopper

#3: Easy Rotisserie Chicken Chimichanga Recipe from She Saved

Delicious Dishes Party Favorites from Last Week:

Easy Halloween recipes - fun and festive fall treats - a Delicious Dishes Recipe Party with Food Fun Family

These are the recipes that the hosts loved the most…

Laura's favorite dish

I loved Owl Marshmallow Pops from The Monday Box

IMAGE OF MY FAVE

Lois' favorite dish

Lois loved Halloween Pretzels from The Monday Box

IMAGE OF LOIS’ FAVE

Brett's favorite dish

Brett loved Peanut Butter Balls Pumpkins and Cats from The Monday Box

IMAGE OF BRETT’s FAVE

Keri Lyn's favorite dish

Keri Lyn loved Little Green Monster Halloween Punch from Gluesticks Blog

IMAGE OF KERI LYN’S FAVE

Emily's favorite dish new

Emily loved Easy Mummy Brownies from Suburban Simplicity

IMAGE OF EMILY’S FAVE

Mary's favorite dish new

Mary loved Sweet and Savory Popcorn Pumpkins

IMAGE OF MARY’S FAVE

 

Follow us along on our Pinterest board. We pin a ton of recipes that are shared to our linky party each week. So get your recipes ready. We can’t wait to see what’s cooking in your kitchen this week.

Delicious Dishes Pinterest board

 

Now let’s get this party started!

Delicious Dishes rules


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