These Crescent Cookies just scream "Christmas!" to me. My aunt's family is from Germany and she makes these for us all every Christmas. Only her way takes one week. Yes. One whole week. She doesn't use any spoons, mixers, nothing. Just her hands. And she makes a ton of them. Then they have to sit in the dark for a week. I look forward to them every year. She also makes another kind called "Linzer Cookies" They are similar to these Crescent Cookies only they are two layers with a cutout on the … [Read more...]
Totally Tasty Tuesdays
I'm so excited to show you the featured recipes this week. Holiday baking is my favorite kind of baking. When I saw all the goodies this week, my jaw dropped many times. Like with the first feature. I told her she couldn't post stuff like that unless she was coming to share them with me. Just wait and see...Eggnog Trufflesfrom Shugary SweetsI mean, really. She also has some Eggnog French Toast you must see.Snickers Fudge from Somewhere in the MiddleHoly. Smokes.Pinwheel Jello Flowersfrom … [Read more...]
Copycat Almond Roca
Copycat Almond Roca tastes just like the real thing. It's a great treat to make for the goody table at Christmas. I have never made much candy come the holidays. I make baked goods, but not a lot of candy. I have made peanut brittle and peanut clusters and caramel, but that's about it. I wanted to find a recipe for toffee of some sort. So I did a search and came up with this Almond Roca recipe. Oh. goodness. It tastes just like the real thing that you buy in the canister. It was so easy as … [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Edesia’s Notebook
Hello there, friends. I have another guest here today. She's such a cute gal with great recipes, that I couldn't resist asking her to guest blog for me. So here she is...Hi, I'm Lesa, author of Edesia's Notebook. I am a SAHM to two little girls (ages 1 and 3) and the wife of an awesome guy. I love to cook and I get really bored making the same dishes over and over again (no matter how good they are!), so I have become slightly obsessed with trying new recipes. I am constantly scouring magazines, … [Read more...]
Totally Tasty Tuesdays
This week I'm featuring some cozy goodies, being flippin' freezin' outside and all. Really. If it's gonna be this cold, the least it could do is snow and make it pretty. Enjoy these tasty treasures!Lasagna Soupfrom What's Cooking, Love?Easier Fried Chickenfrom Eat Cake For DinnerEggnog Pancakes with Eggnog Glazefrom Forkful of Comfort … [Read more...]
Guest Blogger: Chef in Training
My countertops were installed yesterday! (or 83 exclamation points)I am so excited! As soon as I get it all put to rights, I will post some before and after pics for you all. Today I have an amazing gal visiting us. She's got some drool-worthy recipes on her site and I hope you all give her a happy welcome...My name is Nikki and I am the face behind Chef in Training. I am so excited to be here at Mandy's Recipe Box! I have come to know Mandy a little bit better through the … [Read more...]
Pillsbury Potluck Party
Originally I had posted this as a giveaway, but apparently I misunderstood. So sorry! I will make it up to you some how! Please forgive me and don't send hate notes!To celebrate the upcoming holidays, why not try out some of the quick and tasty ideas for easy appetizers, desserts and more with friends and family by hosting your very own Pillsbury potluck party?That's what I'm going to do! And I need your help. I will post 3 categories with 2 recipes in each and I need you to vote on which … [Read more...]
Totally Tasty Tuesdays
Welcome to Totally Tasty Tuesdays! How was everyone's Thanksgiving? Did you eat till you couldn't move, and then lounge around and eat some more? Did you shop till you dropped (or go into a fight or got trampled or got arrested)? I had a great Thanksgiving visiting my side of the family. We rotate years and it was great to see them all. I didn't go shopping on Black Friday this year. I think it's the first time. I just didn't need anything that was advertised. So I had sugar plums dancing in my … [Read more...]
Snickers Brownies {Guest Post}
I'm excited to have our guest blogger here today! I love their site and their recipes. I will just move aside and let them do their thing.Hi, I’m Becca from Crumbs and Chaos, a blog I write with my 3 sisters. We have 11 children between us, hence the name Crumbs and Chaos…we deal with our fair share on a daily basis. We love sharing our favorite recipes, tips on controlling the chaos and seeing awesome things from our readers every Saturday at our Seasonal … [Read more...]
Totally Tasty Tuesdays
Time flies! It's that time again. Time to see what caught my attention and time to see what goodies you link up this week. Breakfast Burritos from Chef Not IncludedThese would be perfect to take out on Black Friday! Quick meal to go!Pumpkin Bomb Pie from Something SwankyMind blowing.Ginger & Molasses Cupcakesfrom Simple GirlI love ginger. I love molasses. Plus I love her solution to caved in cupcakes.Have a Happy Thanksgiving, my friends! … [Read more...]
