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Holiday Food

Gathering with family and friends almost always calls for a special meal.Ā Ā 

Our Thanksgiving table always features my Grandma’s Dressing Recipe, Scalloped Corn Casserole, Jiffy Corn Pudding, Sweet Potato Souffle and these Farmhouse Mashed Potatoes.

When traveling we like to take Make Ahead Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes and Cornbread Dressing.

A special Christmas brunch features a Fruit Tray and our Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole or Brioche French Toast Casserole and our Christmas Chex Mix.

The holidays wouldn't be complete without a couple great candy recipes like our Crock Pot Peanut Clusters and Classic Peanut Butter Balls.

Holiday desserts include our Pumpkin Carrot Cake, Lime Jello Salad with Cottage Cheese,Ā Heath Bar Cake or Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bars.

Sometimes when we meet with extended family our Big Batch of Cheesy Potatoes or Crock Pot Mac & Cheese which is popular with kids is great to have on hand!

Summer holidays and picnics often feature our Linguine Salad or Cucumber Salad with Mayo & Sour Cream.

Just remember special meals don’t have to be difficult meals.Ā  I hope you find a new favorite easy recipe from our collection that will bring joy to your family!

December 23, 2021

Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up piece of strawberry jello pretzel salad

A sweet and salty pretzel base with a creamy layer topped with sliced strawberries and jello makes a classic Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad recipe. Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad Recipe Whipped topping, cream cheese and powdered sugar are sandwiched between strawberry slices, jello and a crunchy pretzel layer. The sweet and salty combination is what makes…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: Thanksgiving

December 16, 2021

Christmas Pretzel M&M Hugs

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up Pretzel M&M Hugs

An easy recipe to add to any homemade holiday gift, these sweet and salty Christmas Pretzel M&M Hugs are irresistible. The combination of Hershey’s Hugs softened on square pretzels with an M&M on top is decorative and delicious! Pretzel Hugs Recipe Fresh salty pretzels provide the perfect base for a soft white chocolate Hug and…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: Christmas cookie, fun food

December 9, 2021

Fruit Tray Ideas

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

how to make a fruit tray and easy fruit dip

Simple fruit trays or platters are one of my favorite dishes to take along to big parties and potlucks. In this article, I will share tips and ideas for How to Make a Fruit Tray! If you enjoy this recipe you may also find our tips for creating a Simple Charcuterie Board helpful. Simple Fruit Tray…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: birthday party, fruit, fruit dip, party food

November 30, 2021

Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Overhead view of yams sitting in maple glaze

These farmhouse style Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes are an easy way to make sweet potatoes ahead of time for Thanksgiving or any other meal. Glazed Sweet Potato Recipe This sweet simple glaze made of melted butter, maple syrup and brown sugar is a heavenly way to sweeten your side dish of sweet potatoes. These oven…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: potato, Thanksgiving

November 8, 2021

Farmhouse Pineapple Casserole

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Best cheddar cheese and baked pineapple casserole on a plate with a fork

Like cheese and ritz crackers with a sweet nutty crunch this baked Farmhouse Pineapple Casserole with cheddar cheese and pecans makes an easy side dish! Easy Baked Pineapple Casserole Recipe This casserole only takes 5 minutes to mix together and makes a simple recipe people will always ask for. Just like our Sweet Potato Casserole…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: casserole, fruit, Thanksgiving

November 4, 2021

Farmhouse Cocktail Meatballs

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Easy meatballs soaking in grape jelly sauce

A simple appetizer with a grape jelly and chili sauce glaze this Cocktail Meatballs recipe is perfect for a tailgate or holiday party. Easy Cocktail Meatballs Recipe Sweet with a little bit of kick, a very simple sauce with grape jelly is heated together and poured over the meatballs. A generous amount of grape jelly…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Beef, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: hamburger, party food

November 3, 2021

Cranberry Mold

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Cranberry mold jello ring

The perfect complement to savory dishes that is sweet with a little tang this Cranberry Mold is the best vintage jello recipe to serve at Thanksgiving. Cranberry Jello Mold Recipe A special dessert salad recipe that only takes 15 minutes to mix up makes an impressive and nostalgic display in this Cranberry Jello Mold. Crushed…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: dessert salad, no-bake dessert, Thanksgiving

October 29, 2021

Green Beans for a Crowd

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up green beans with bacon and onion

Infused with flavor from cooking in bacon, onions and apple cider vinegar this Green Beans for a Crowd recipe is easy and delicious! You may also be interested in our Cheesy Potatoes for a Crowd and Baked Beans for a Crowd that are also made in a roaster. Recipe For Green Beans in a Roaster…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food, Side Dish Tagged With: Thanksgiving, vegetable

October 27, 2021

Crock Pot Peanut Clusters

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

crock pot chocolate covered peanut clusters on a plate with one cut in half to show peanuts

Crock Pot Peanut Clusters only have 4 ingredients and make the BEST chocolate covered peanut candy I’ve ever eaten! This easy chocolate peanut cluster recipe calls for 3 kinds of chocolate that melt in a crock pot.  Stir in peanuts, drop on wax paper and a homemade holiday treat is ready to share! Easy Crockpot…

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Filed Under: Crock Pot, Desserts, Easy Recipes, Farmhouse Favorites, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: candy, party food

October 25, 2021

Red Jello Salad

by Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Close up ring of red jello salad

Red jello with a warm festive cinnamon flavor and crunch from apples, celery and nuts creates the best Red Jello Salad for the holidays. Red Hot Jello Festive flavors with red cherry gelatin are perfect for the Christmas dessert table. Red Hot Jello salad is a vintage recipe that is super easy to make. The…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Easy Recipes, Food & Recipes, Holiday Food Tagged With: dessert salad, Thanksgiving

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