The BEST cranberry sauce EVER. Requested EVERY year. Don't know if I'll ever make another. There. Enough said. I'll be making it for Thanksgiving this week. Recipe from my Williams Sonoma book I got eons ago. But you can find the recipe HERE. SO good if you like the fresh stuff vs canned. Just sayin... ... to grandmother's house we go.... Tell me if everyone raves about it! … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Kahlua Hot Chocolate
It's my belief that we are about to turn the corner and see some sunlight and warmer days ahead of us. After some late winter precipitation not normal for us Oklahoman's, I thought I'd share one last drink to keep us warm and cozy. If you're a chocoholic, this might be just the thing for you, too. Just a few ingredients is all you need to enjoy this simple drink for a chilly night. I'm serving up some Kahlua Hot … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Snickerdoodle Martinis
This super yummmmmmy concoction is something if you say too loud, the kids will come running and want some. And although it looks kinda fancy, it's the simplest thing to make. If you're craving cookies, this is definitely a drink to make. Maybe an alternative to dessert? Serve up this sweet treat. I put my own little twist on this recipe which makes it even better! Snickerdoodle Martinis: 3 oz. half and half (I used … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Spring Wannabe
This Oklahoma weather has been so crazy, which is really by no surprise. We have freezing temps one day and then 70's the next, and throw in an earthquake to the mix. Oh what fun! Well, all of this hormonal weather is making me wish spring would just get here already. With March just around the corner, I am hopeful it will be here before we know it. So to celebrate the anticipation of spring and the upcoming weekend, I concocted this … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Chocolate Russian
It's still bitter cold out and so I'm in the mood for something to warm me up. Kinda like comfort food, but in the likes of a cocktail, because after all, it IS Friday, and that means, Fuzzy Friday time. Chocolate Russian 2 oz Kahlua 1 oz vodka hot cocoa Pour Kahlua and vodka into your mug of hot cocoa. Stir and enjoy. Nothing like hot cocoa by the fire to make you feel all cozy, and a little extra … [Read more...]
In the Kitchen: Pink Dip
You know when it's good to have some things always in the fridge or the pantry that you can count on being there so you can whip up some goodness if you need it? That's this kinda recipe. With those kinda ingredients. I tasted this at a neighbors some time ago and I nearly died it was SO good. I said WHAT IS IT? And when she told me how simple it was, my jaw dropped. So I'm passing this goodness on to you. Kinda like Grandma's old recipe? … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Super Bowl Drinks
It's that day again that we celebrate a week's worth of work and (hopefully) a few days of down time, catch up time, or whatever you want or need to do that you can't do Monday thru Friday. Because let's face it, I think most of us can agree, we live this GO GO GO life. So Fuzzy Friday it is again, but today, I'm sharing a drinky drink for a crowd. We all know one of the biggest food fests of the year will go down on Sunday, so I thought why … [Read more...]
In the Kitchen: Sugared Bacon
I made this TO DIE FOR side dish over the holidays, and all I can say is my family was like OOOMMMMGGGGG... like NON STOP, licking their fingers, and I couldn't make more of it fast enough. Let's face it. I don't know why all things bacon seem to be hot, but they are. Bacon in this, bacon in that. I had THE most amazing Candied Bacon Cinnamon Roll with Maple Icing at Cafe 501 this fall... and I mean to tell you... ya... um... ya. … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Bailey’s Butterscotch Bliss
It's that time of the week... Seriously... Hallelujah to Fuzzy Friday. This is so good.. a splish of this, a splash of that. For those irish cream and butterscotch lovers, this one's for you. Bailey's Butterscotch Bliss 1/2 c milk or half and half (I used almond milk) 1 shot butterscotch schnapps 1 shot Bailey's Irish Cream 1/2 shot Anise liquor brown sugar to rim the glass Mix milk, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Liquid Ambien
Mmmmmmmmm.... when you want something to warm you inside and soothing before bed but a grown up "before bed" milk and cookies.... You've come to the right place. Do you have your fuzzy pajamas on? Get comfy... time for some liquid ambien. Liquid Ambien shot of rum shot of brandy tsp sugar 1 cup hot milk sprinkle of nutmeg Add the rum, brandy and sugar to the cup and mix. To that add the hot milk. Sprinkle the nutmeg … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Holiday Tipsy Spritzer
Being that this is the LAST Friday before Christmas, so I thought I'd share something refreshing that isn't just a cold weather cocktail, but it's a festive fresh drink for a holiday lunch or brunch. Before the internet, Southern Living was one of my magazines I subscribed to to get a bit of this and that for the home and food, and I loved them so much that I collected their cookbooks. I really should show you my collection sometime! Anyways, I … [Read more...]
Light White Chicken Chili
Cold days are here and there isn't anything better than coming home to a pot full of comfort food, something filling and warm, and something healthy. I'm a huge chili lover. So tonight I decided to make a light chicken chili for the gang. It was pretty easy, and I made if from scratch. INGREDIENTS 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 4 cups chicken stock 1 clove garlic, minced 1 medium onion, diced 1 (15-ounce) … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Merry Christmint
Ok so here's the dealio. I think everyone is "BUSY" this time of year. Am I right? We have parties to go to, gifts to buy, cards that need to be addressed and mailed, baking, cooking, not to mention whatever else you have going on in your life. I pulled some thoughts for some festive drinks, part because I might serve this up to some friends coming over during the holidays, and part because I'm in MUCH need of a break and something with … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Butterscotch Cocoa
I hope everyone had an wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, enjoying it with family, friends, resting, celebrating, whatever was best for you in your world. And today, I say let the festivities continue with a warm fuzzy cocktail. This was inspired by some yumminess I had at A Taste Of Western a few months ago. I HAD to recreate it, or at least come close to it! It's perfect after a long day of shopping in the brisk cool air, coming back home to … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Dinner: Cranberry Sauce
Consider this a "from the archives" post... A few new peeps have joined our little "On Purpose" family since last Thanksgiving, and this is TRULY so yummy, that I thought I would play a "rerun" of last year's episode. From a can? The kind you can "slice"? Or homemade? I love cranberry any way you serve it up to me. It's YUM! I have been making this recipe since about the time I got married (which would be 16 years ago), and it's … [Read more...]
Friday Fuzzies: Goblin Glow
As we approach this boo-tiful Friday night, full of spooktacular events on this Halloween night, I thought I would serve up something for you that would give you the fuzzies. {wink} This looks a bit strange but it's OH so yummy! Goblin Glow *1 oz peach schnapps *1 oz melon schnapps *several drops of Bailey's Irish Cream Mix the peach and melon schnapps in a shaker with ice. Divide between 2 glasses. … [Read more...]
Taquitos
Say what? Um ya, taquitos. Not the frozen kind. But I made them to be LIKE the frozen kind so that we could have a little snack ready to go when we wanted something like that, but not the frozen ones. I donno what got into me that I was kinda craving them, but ya. I remember seeing my friend Dora make them years ago, but I had totally forgotten, so I literally just kinda thought of what it might be to myself and did it. Hoping for the … [Read more...]
Cocktails: Raspberry Spritzer Crush
Since today IS hump day, and if you're feeling kinda in a slump, AND if you're a cocktails kinda person, then this might get you out of your hump-day-slump. Truth being said, I'm not much of a drinker, even though a few drinks make me feel good especially in good company. But in all honesty, I really don't like the way my body reacts to them for the most part. I usually swell up and retain water or get headaches. No fun. And, I learned … [Read more...]
Crockpot Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Thanks to my new favorite source of things to cook, Pinterest provided me with a YUMMY recipe for dinner this week. I can't take credit for this recipe..... I only pinned it. Some awesome chic created this. And I forgot to take pics until after I served up one whole tenderloin and said to myself, "self, these peeps GOTTA try this!".... and it was then that I grabbed my camera. Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed … [Read more...]
No Carb Spaghetti
Thanks to Pinterest and Instagram, I broke down and bought yet ANOTHER "As Seen On TV" item. I hate to admit I'm a sucker for those things, and if it claims to help me lose weight, shrink my thighs, make yummy food, you'll bet I'm owning it. And because of my love of pasta and Italian delights, even though I'm not Italian (close enough), I purchased the {drumroll please...... } Veggetti. This little hand held … [Read more...]
