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Ultimate List of Holiday Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes

by Lily @militaryfamof8 3 Comments

Ultimate List of Holiday Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes

 

Ultimate List of Holiday Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes

 

During the Holidays we host a lot of get-togethers for both Adults and teenagers alike. I love to make the kids fun drinks while the adults have some as well. I had a lot of fun putting this Ultimate List of Holiday Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes because it gave me so many ideas to choose from! I hope you can find one, two, ten recipes that you will love!

 

Ultimate List of Holiday Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes

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Filed Under: Amazing Round-ups..., Christmas, Drinks, Food round-ups, Holiday Round-ups..., Holidays, Recipes, Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

Recipe: How to Make Pomegranate Agave Martini

by Lily @militaryfamof8 11 Comments

Recipe: How to Make Pomegranate Agave Martini. You can make this drink during any time of the year and it will be just as delicious! This drink is perfect for that hot Summer week or to cozy up and watch a Hallmark Holiday movie, try it, love it, make it a party! #Holidaydrink #Partydrinks #drinkrecipe

Recipe: How to Make Pomegranate Agave Martini

This Recipe: How to Make Pomegranate Agave Martini is one of the tastiest Martini recipes I have made. The rich taste of the Pomegranate and the agave together make it really stand out from the rest. Give it a try, it’s a perfect drink during any time of the year!

 

Recipe: How to Make Pomegranate Agave Martini. You can make this drink during any time of the year and it will be just as delicious! This drink is perfect for that hot Summer week or to cozy up and watch a Hallmark Holiday movie, try it, love it, make it a party! #Holidaydrink #Partydrinks #drinkrecipe

 

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Filed Under: Christmas, Drinks, Holidays, Recipes, Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day

The Ultimate Leftover Candy Recipe Collection!

by Lily @militaryfamof8 7 Comments

The Ultimate Leftover Candy Recipe Collection! With over 70 recipes you are sure to find ways to use left over candy in ways you did not imagine! From pies to ice cream to drinks, these recipes will blow your mind!

The Ultimate Leftover Candy Recipe Collection!

 

Ah, what to do with all this leftover candy!? Once everyone’s gotten sick of eating candy on its own (who am I kidding?!). Has that ever happened? There’s no way our candy lasts until we’re sick of it. While I love chocolate as is, some of them could use a twist. I’ve put together a list of 70+ different recipes that use different candies to make some seriously delicious treats. There’s everything from cookies and brownies to pies and cheesecakes. The one I’m dying to try is the Candy Corn butter, which they say tastes just like Butterfingers. Definitely something I’ll have to make and eat sparingly! I hope you enjoy The Ultimate Leftover Candy Recipe Collection!

 

The Ultimate Leftover Candy Recipe Collection! With over 70 recipes you are sure to find ways to use left over candy in ways you did not imagine! From pies to ice cream to drinks, these recipes will blow your mind!

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Filed Under: Amazing Round-ups..., Christmas, Cookies, Cupcake round-ups..., Cupcakes, Dessert Recipes, Food round-ups, Halloween, Holiday Round-ups..., Recipes, St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day

How to Make Beautiful Pumpkin Harvest Cookies

by Lily @militaryfamof8 7 Comments

How to Make Beautiful Pumpkin Harvest Cookies. This is a super easy and quick recipe for Fall cookies. The script and sprinkles give these cookies a gourmet look!

How to Make Beautiful Pumpkin Harvest Cookies

How to Make Beautiful Pumpkin Harvest Cookies.This is a super easy and quick recipe for Fall cookies. The script and sprinkles give these cookies a gourmet look!! Thanksgiving day cookies, Fall cookies, Pumpkin cookies

 

The kids and I love making cookies during the cold weather months and bonus points if they are for gifts. Of course not everyone has the time to sit and intricately pipe 50 lace designs on cookies and that’s why this has become my favorite design. With just a magical mix of sprinkles and some pretty letters, you have a gorgeous cookie with a gourmet look. How to Make Beautiful Pumpkin Harvest Cookies for this Fall and Thanksgiving season! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cookies, Dessert Recipes, Halloween, Holidays, Recipes, Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

How to Make Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cider Recipe.

by Lily @militaryfamof8 3 Comments

How to Make Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cider Recipe.

How to Make Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cider Recipe.

How to Make Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cider Recipe.

 

The perfect Fall cider weather has finally arrived! I am SO happy and ready for all the things that come with Fall, sweaters, food, Family outings; and everything pumpkin! I am so happy to share with you this How to Make Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cider Recipe. It is one of my favorite drink creations! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Recipes, Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

Mini Lattice Apple Pies

by Lily @militaryfamof8

Mini Lattice Apple Pies

Mini Lattice Apple Pies 

Mini Lattice Apple Pies

Since moving into our new home in September, I have made it a point to cook and bake more often.  My Husband would do about 90% of the cooking for us since I was usually sick, on bed rest, or having bad pain days.  I have begun with a slow pace, giving myself easy recipes I can make. This recipe for Mini Lattice Apple Pies is great year round, but especially during these cold days! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comfort Foods..., Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

Homemade Canned Apple Pie Filling

by Lily @militaryfamof8

 

Homemade Canned Apple Pie Filling

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I have recently discovered canning.  I always wanted to try it, but was very afraid as I had seen many scary stories about pressure cookers not working properly.  After doing a lot of research, I found a pressure cooker I felt safe with (link below).  It was so much easier than I thought!
As long as directions are followed, there is no reason things should go wrong, as a scaredy cat; I approve this product 😉

The first recipe I tried is this Homemade Canned Apple Pie Filling, and let me tell you; we ALL loved it!
If you try this, let me know how you liked it!

 

This recipe yields 2 quarts to make larger batches simply multiply the recipe ingredients as needed

1 quart = one 9 inch pie

Homemade Canned Apple Pie Filling Ingredients:

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 quarts water
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 quarts of apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 16 medium apples)

Directions:

In Process 2(1)

  • Mix sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt together in a large stock pot.
  • Stir in water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add apples and lemon juice. Stir well.
  • Fill your sterilized canning jars leaving about a half an inch open at the top.
  • Wipe rim of each jar before capping with new lids, and clean rings.
  • Process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes or if using the Freshtech Ball Canning System process them on the jellies setting and use level 2.

Do you can?  If so, what are your favorites?  Any tips you’d like to share with a first timer?
If you don’t can, why not start?
Enjoy!!! ?

Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Apple Pie Filling Final 4

You may also use this filling on these Mini Lattice Apple Pies

Filed Under: Christmas, Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Seasonal, Thanksgiving

Adorable Turkey Sugar Cookie Recipe

by Lily @militaryfamof8 2 Comments

Adorable Turkey Sugar Cookies! Are you finalizing some of your Thanksgiving recipes but need that special something? I've got a cute turkey sugar cookie recipe that will wow your guests! Wait until you see what cookie cutter was used! These cookies are not only adorable, but they are also crispy and delicious! Recipe for Thanksgiving day cookies. #Thanksgiving

Adorable Turkey Sugar Cookie Recipe

 

 Adorable Turkey Sugar Cookies! Are you finalizing some of your Thanksgiving recipes but need that special something? I've got a cute turkey sugar cookie recipe that will wow your guests! Wait until you see what cookie cutter was used! These cookies are not only adorable, but they are also crispy and delicious! Recipe for Thanksgiving day cookies. #Thanksgiving

 

The countdown has already started, Thanksgiving is a week away! Are you finalizing some of your cooking and baking recipes? This Adorable Turkey Sugar Cookie Recipe with directions will help you add a cute touch to those kid’s tables. Share your final pictures with me when you’re done. I’d love to see your masterpieces. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Seasonal, Thanksgiving

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My name is Lily, I am a Mommy to 6 kids; and wife to a US Navy Sailor of 15 years. We are a typical Family trying to live the American dream, and though my son’s Autism and my Husband’s PTSD and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) sometimes try to dampen our mood; we try our hardest to push through it and keep on movin’!

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