Slow Cooker Holiday Meatballs
My father made these every Christmas Eve for as long as I can remember. So easy and delicious! Ingredients: 12 oz. bottle chili sauce (I use Heinz Chili Sauce) 1 1/2 cups apple butter 1 cup pure maple syrup 1…
Orange Spice Overnight French Toast Casserole
This dish is perfect for Christmas morning because you make it the night before and bake it just before breakfast. Serve with butter and real maple syrup. Ingredients 1 loaf cinnamon swirl or raisin bread 8 ounces cream cheese at…
Why We Only Gave Our Kids Three Gifts at Christmas
When we welcomed our first child years ago, we approached our first Christmas with her with a bit of apprehension. Sure, we were typical parents excited at the notion of buying gifts for our little one. However, we also worried…
Making Holiday Excuses
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” Hebrews 13:16 (ESV) I stood at my kitchen counter, staring at my planner which was freshly spattered with gingerbread cookie dough….
Cranberry Orange Pound Cake
A fruity fall twist on a classic treat. Serve with a hot cup of cinnamon tea. Ingredients: 1¾ cups sugar 1 cup butter, room temperature 3 eggs, lightly beaten with a fork 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest ¾ teaspoon…
Pumpkin Pie Made with Fresh Pumpkin
I first made this when my daughter was in the first grade and in a Laura Ingalls Wilder study group. So fun and it tastes much better than pie made with canned pumpkin. Ingredients: I small fresh pie pumpkin, about…