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Que the band! I’ve finally got my act together and have my first Holiday cookie for y’all! Whew! Goodness me I was beginning to wonder if this day would finally get here! It has and it has arrived with one amazing glorious orange flavored shortbread cookie log dipped in semi-sweet chocolate and rolled in chopped pecans! If you’re going to come to the party late…you best show up with something AMAZING and GRAND!

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I made an executive North Pole decision! I decided the Santa at your Nest would rather have hot tender Italian flavored Roast Beef Sandwiches on toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese, sauteed onions, sweet peppers, and mushrooms, than sugar cookies and milk! I’m not saying it’s cause I don’t have my Christmas cookies ready to post…NOPE…that’s not it at all! Come on admit it…your Santa would rather have one of these sandwiches any way. Right?!!!

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Looking for an elegant and decadent Holiday dessert? Look no further! My recipe for Tiramisu cheesecake is my husbands favorite dessert! (He’s been known to hide it so he doesn’t have to share!) It’s rich and creamy and packed full of everything you love about Tiramisu… Only in a cheesecake! Score one for team dessert!!! Come take a peek…you know you want some! You NEED this cheesecake in your life! It will help you from killing that Elf on the Shelf! lol

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Finding time to make dinner for the family isn’t always easy this time of the year! We’re all up to our eyebrows in tinsel and sugar cookies! If there were just a few more hours in the day Santa and his missing elves (notice how there are no elves when you are playing Santa?) could whip up an amazing meal! Well, I’m here to help! Wouldn’t this big warm comforting yummy bowl of Taco Soup be wonderful for dinner tonight?! Best part…it’s ready in 30 minutes! Shoot… even the “missing elves” could make this one! 😉

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Last month I promised I would share my family’s all-time favorite pie! THIS IS IT!!! Chocolate Chiffon Pie has been a favorite of not only my immediate family, but my extended family, since the day my Mom rolled it out on dessert table at a family holiday dinner! From that day to this… it is still the MOST requested pie at any family gathering! Beware…if you make it once you’ll be making it again, and again, and again, and again…

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Looking for a last minute Thanksgiving dessert? I have just the recipe for you! This layered pumpkin lush is easy to make and so delicious! It starts out with a buttery pecan crust and is layered with a rich cream cheese layer, then a spiced pumpkin white chocolate layer, and for the finale… it is topped off with Cool Whip and more chopped pecans! Hello? How dreamy can a dessert get! It’s perfect for your Thanksgiving table!

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The count down is on to the biggest foodie holiday ever! Thanksgiving! Where tables around the country are laden down with giant juicy Turkeys! One of the BEST things about Thanksgiving dinner is all the amazingly wonderful side dishes! One of my all-time favorites is this homemade Spiced Cranberry Orange sauce. It’s easy and so simple! All you need is four ingredients to make the most delicious cranberry sauce you have ever had! I promise! It’s so yummy you’ll be sneaking spoonfuls of it! (Don’t ask me how I know that! lol)

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Have I got GREAT news for you! If you’re looking for an easy, make ahead, breakfast idea for the Holidays this is it! This delicious cranberry orange bread with cinnamon streusel and drizzled with orange glaze is just the ticket! It may not get you on the Polar Express, but it will sure get you votes as the best holiday hostess and who knows….they just may hear a bell or two ringing!

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I don’t know about you, but I am super busy cleaning and preparing for the big “Turkey” day… which is right around the corner. The last thing on my mind is what to fix for dinner! (Right?) I’m here to help with that. I’ve got a simple and yummy dinner recipe the whole family will love! Crock Pot Chicken Tacos are the perfect week night dinner when things are crazy and you just don’t have time to cook. You will love how easy they are and… the family will love how delicious they are! You can do Taco Tuesday any time! It’s say’s so in the mommy handbook right under “What to do when your child’s crayon goes through the dryer…again!” 😉

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