I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! We had a great day and are still trying to get back into normal mode. It's hard so I think we will take it easy for a few more days until the kids go back to school. Since we didn't have a link up party last week, I will share the features of the week before.Happy New Year!Here is last week's most viewed recipe...Mint Holiday Kiss Cookiesfrom Gal on a MissionOther faves...Coconut Cassava Barsfrom Blahnik BakerSlow Cooker German Stewfrom Simple … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2013
Top 10 Family Favorites of 2013
I have a collection for you of my family's Top 10 Favorites that I have posted on Mandy's Recipe Box in 2013. This was fun to look back on and remember their likes and loves of what I made this past year. I hope you enjoyed the recipes I have shared and even made some. I would love to hear your favorites in the comments! In order from oldest to most recent I give you Top 10 Family Favorites of 2013...Red and White Pasta Hot Cocoa CookiesCopycat Little Caesar's BreadsticksPotato … [Read more...]
Eggnog Syrup
Because every pancake or waffle needs Eggnog Syrup on them at Christmas time. This syrup is delicious served warm. I haven't tried it cold, but I am not a fan of cold syrup. I love warm maple syrup and this Eggnog version is to die for. Eggnog Syrup Print Author: Mandy Bird Ingredients 1 stick butter (1/2 cup) ¾ cup store bought eggnog (full-fat version) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda Directions In a large sauce pan (make … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Round-Up
I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Still need ideas for party food? Look no further than these great recipes I have included from other bloggers and myself. … [Read more...]
Due West Christmas Album Giveaway
I am excited to announce that I am teaming up with LDS Radio for lots of fun stuff to come. Starting with a giveaway for Due West's Christmas CD, I Hear Christmas. We love this CD! It has beautiful original songs like I Don't Care Where We Go, Very Very Merry Merry and Home For the Holidays. It's country sound is so cozy and makes you want to grab a mug of hot cocoa and snuggle up by a fire and watch the twinkling lights on the Christmas tree. I am excited to give away 2 copies of this … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Marshmallow Treats
December is filled with so many things. Parties, family gatherings, holiday desserts, leftovers, and so much more. These Peanut Butter Marshmallow Treats are one of the best easy dessert recipes you can make. They are a cinch to prepare and everyone will be eating them up and asking for the recipe. No lie.  These only use a few ingredients, but are full of delicious flavor and texture. Kraft products make these babies amazing!  Peanut Butter Marshmallow Treats … [Read more...]
Totally Tasty Tuesdays #209
Welcome to the party! I am excited to see all the recipes you have to share this week! Can you believe Christmas is next week? Wow! I will not be posting TTT next week, but I will the week after which will include the features from this week's link up.Here is last week's most viewed recipe...Winter Wonderland Chex Mix from Little Dairy on the Prairie Other faves...Reindeer Chow from My Turn For UsReese's Cookiesfrom Raining Hot CouponsRaspberry Zinger Poke Cakefrom Love … [Read more...]
Cherry Almond Cookies
You know those chocolate covered cherries aka Cherry Cordials? Ew. I love maraschino cherries, but not like that. They make me gag. I can eat maraschino cherries plain or on a shake or in stuff, but not chocolate covered cherries. These Cherry Almond Cookies have bits of maraschino cherries in them and they pair perfectly with almond extract. Cherry Almond Cookies Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins Author: Mandy Bird … [Read more...]
365 Days of Baking giveaway
I along with some other bloggers are celebrating the success of 365 Days of Baking blog. We have a great giveaway for you. There will be one winner for each item so your chances of winning something is even better. Check it out!Meet all the other bloggers who made this giveaway possible!365 Days of Baking & MoreWhite Lights on WednesdayThe NY Melrose FamilyThe Haas MachineCall Me PMcOrganized IslandA Family FeastBeyond FrostingPrepared HousewivesFrugal Foodie MamaMandy's Recipe BoxFlavor … [Read more...]