appetizer Christmas tree

One or two containers of cherry tomatoes

Several blocks of yellow and white cheeses and cut them into chunks

Little bit of lettuce
Starting onthe bottom of a tray, make a row of cherry tomatoes and then a row of cheese then repeat in this fashion . But be careful to make each row shorter than the other to make a Christmas tree shape

When finished with the rows then add some lettuce between the rows. This part is optional but if you  want a special appetizer then the green lettuce looks festive like a Christmas tree

Your family will love you after you made this for the holidays. This is especially good at Christmas office parties or a family or a p arty of friends!

sweet and spicy sweet potato bake

This is agreat recipe to use for Christmas dinner along with your turkey or ham you are making in this coming Christmas holiday.

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into one inch cubes
1/4 cup melted butter or oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 to1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
black pepper to taste
1/8 -3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste

The sweet potatoes should be mixed with butter or oil in a bowl. Then the rest of the ingredients should be added and toss to coat.
The sweet potatoes should be put ona greased baking sheet .

Then bake these sweet potatoes at 400 degrees while being uncovered  until potatoes are tender  about 22-25 minutes. But don't forget to check the time and after 15 minutes turn them to the other side.

These potatoes are so yummy! Do you have a favorite potato recipe that you want to share.  I welcome all. Recipes you want to share!

Mashed sweet potatoes with spicy thyme

1 3/4  pounds sweet potatoes washed
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped chilies, drained
1/4 cup scallions  minced
2 teaspoon thyme that is fresh
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder

The potatoes should be pricked several times using a knife,  then put the potatoes on a pie plate that is microwave safe Then put a damp pile with a paper towel"

This should be put in the microwave and turn tender three time for 12 minutes or until tender. Then allow it the opportunity sit until they are cool and ready to peel. The potatoes get peeled when cooler.


Puree potatoes in food processor  and then place in bowl. Then the last four ingredients  should be stirred in the potato mixture. . Ths salt and pepper should be used to season to taste.

this is a delicious
Recipe to used in place of regular mashed potatoes.

holiday crunchy stuffing

1/2 cup butter

1 1/2 cups  coarsely chopped celery
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
1 (14 ounces) package stuffing
1 (14.5 ounces ) chicken broth
1 cup water
2 cups French's french fried onions



Butter should be melted in s large pot saute vegetables 5 minutes after you stir them in. the oil

Next, add stuffing, water and broth and it should be stirred until it is moist. 1 cup French fried onions should be gently stirred into the stuffing mixture. The stuffing mixture should be put in a 3 quart baking dish.

For 10 minutes cover and bake in oven. Uncover it and sprinkle the rest of the french fried onions on it. Bake until onions are golden which is about . 5minutes

This stuffing tastes great with both your turkey for Christmas and pork roast for New Years.give it a try before the actual holiday meal arrives to see if you love it!

crunchy onion and bacon potatoes

6 cups prepared baked mashed potatoes
12 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups French's french fried onions



The oven should be preheated  to 350 degrees. In an. 8 inch square baking dish layer half the potatoes. On top of the layer of potatoes add half the bacon. Then add on top of that 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup of the french fried onions. The finish the layers with remaining potatoes

This should be baked until hot 20 minutes or until thoroughly hot. Then add the rest of the bacon, cheese and onions on top of final potato layer. Bake until. The cheese melts which should take about 5 minutes.

Cashew caramel clusters

25 caramel candies
1 Tablespoons water
2 cups unsalted cashews
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped white baking chocolate

A baking sheet should be sprayed with nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray.

Caramels and water should be combined in double boiler. Then cook while stirring it until it  becomes smooth.

The cashews should be stirred into the double boiler until they are coated very well. Then by teaspoonfuls , dropped onto prepared baking sheet.

Over low heat melt chocolate chips and baking chocolate stirring until smooth over low heat.. both chocolates should each be put in a different plastic food storage bags . Then after adding the chocolate, squeeze it to the corner of the bag. The corner of both plastic bags of chocolate should be drizzled over candies. Let stand until firm.

M&M 's brand holiday brownies

1 box family size brownie mix ( 13 inch by 9 inch baking pan)
1 bag M&M's brand milk chocolate candies for the holidays
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese or vanilla frosting


Make brownie mix according to directions on the box
Mix one cup M& M's  brand milk chocolate candies for the  into the batter before before spreading it evenly and a lightly greased baking pan that is 9 inch by 13 inches.


This should he baked in a 350  oven for 28 minutes. To see if they are done, insert a toothpick an inch away from side of pan. When done the toothpick should come out clean.
The brownies should  be completely cooled.

The top of the brownies should should be spread with frosting then putthe M&M's  until that are red and green for the holidays.

Cut brownies into squares 6 lines andv4 lines down

Makes 24 brownies