Crescent Wrapped Little Smokies

Here’s another perfect game day snack! The girls really like little smokies and even though we had very recently had a similar snack for game day they asked for them again. Such a cute, fun snack for the game and I love that our youngest was “all in” to help make them. Let’s Get Crafty!…

Little Smokies using Biscuit Dough

This is “take 2” because we initially made them in a pie dish all snuggled together but the biscuit dough didn’t fully cook through, so I separated them and continued baking until done. Key take-aways: (1) You can use biscuit dough instead of crescents rolls (2) the everything bagel seasoning takes it to the next…

Smoked Stacked Sausage Skewers

My husband made these a while back as a part of our game day snacks. The layers are made in a clever way and he looked like he was having fun putting them together. Let’s Get Crafty! Mix until well combined:2 lbs ground sausage3 jalapenos, finely diced2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped2 tablespoons green onions, thinly…

Christmas Prime Rib

We’ve made prime rib many times over the years, especially around Christmas time. If you’ve wanted to try it but aren’t sure because you think it might be tricky… here’s an easy peasy recipe that we will be using again tomorrow! BUT! Here’s the thing to prepare yourself for if you’re making a prime rib…

Pizza Monkey Bread

This was a hit and perfect for game day snacking. The toasty cheese made this go from good to great. Ingredients:2 cans refrigerated canned biscuits (we used one original and one butter flavored)1 cup pepperoni1 1/2 cups shredded cheese of your choice (we used colby jack)1/3 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4…

Baked Spaghetti

This is a wonderfully comforting dinner that is perfect for a Sunday where time seems to move a little slower as we try to take in all the good thoughts and feelings. The creamy ricotta makes this reminiscent of lasagna and creates a feeling of decadence. Let’s Get Crafty! Ingredients:12 oz pasta of your choice…

Toasty Pulled Pork Sandwiches Using the Pie Irons

Yay for pie irons that are for more than pie! My Mom made pulled pork for dinner and we gave using the pie irons a go. This is less of a recipe and more of a fun camping idea. Let’s Get Crafty! The oldest got the fire going while we pulled together the ingredients for…

Lower Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

I seem to always be on the hunt these days for lower card yet tasty dinner ideas. This one was just a ticket. Let’s Get Crafty! Ingredients:3/4 lb ground hamburger 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 onion, diced or sliced2 peppers, sliced6 mushrooms, sliced1/2 tablespoons butter1 can french onion soup4 oz low fat cream cheese Cook ground…

Pigs in a Blanket

These are made using a homemade dinner roll recipe and we used the hotdogs from Costco that we really like. My Mom used to make these when I was little and they will always feel cozy and nostalgic to me. The roll recipe is the same as the recipe for strombolis, so I didn’t take…

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

There’s something special about nachos that are baked in the oven until toasty. Then taking those nachos and topping them with chicken covered in slow simmered buffalo wing sauce is taking them to the next level. Let’s Get Crafty! Ingredients:2 chicken breasts, diced into similar sized pieces2 tablespoons butter1/3 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 cup celery, chopped3/4…