Oreo Cookies

Oreo Cookies is like the top favorite in our house.

How ever I make them everybody loves them and it doesn't last long in the house.

This recipe is definitely one of the best!

Not that hard to make!

Let me know what you think!

 

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups chopped oreos, divided (about 15 cookies) Not oreo crumbs but crushed oreo pieces. Place the oreos in a ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 sticks
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350º F.
• In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, 1 & 1/4 cups oreos, and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. If you do not want to press oreos or chocolate chips on the outside of each dough ball before baking, add all of the oreos and chocolate chips now. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until blended, about 1 minute. Add the in eggs and vanilla, beat again until mixed.
• Gradually add in the flour mixture, mixing on low or with a spatula just until combined. 
• Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls. Press the remaining oreos and chocolate chips onto the outsides of the dough balls. Place 6-8 cookies on a tray, about 3 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light brown and the center is puffy. I like to slightly under bake these cookies so when they cool, they are soft and chewy! Allow the cookies to cool for 15 minutes before removing them from the baking sheet. Store in an air tight container.

Enjoy!

Eggnog blossoms

 

I love making something I can share with everyone.

I may be not sure if they would like it.

But, for me..

It's the thought that counts!

I only make these Eggnog Cookies during Christmas and I think its perfect!

RECIPE

(HERE)

Let me know what you guys think!

Enjoy!

xo

Poinsettia Cocktail

I love how festive drinks can be during Christmas!

It looks so beautiful.

If I can make it all I would. 

Made this one this time and I loved it.

might be my drink for the week!

Ingredients

• 3.5 ounces prosecco
• 2 ounces cranberry juice
• .5 ounce Grand Marnier or Cointreau 

Instructions

• Pour the cranberry juice and the Grand Mariner into a tall champagne flute. Top with prosecco give it one stir to combine and serve!
  
  

Cheers!

We also made our favorite dish to go with it.

(Homemade BBQ Meatballs)

So Perfect!

Have a great night!

xo

The CALM.

 

Always finding the "calm"

in the most

chaotic days.

Have a good weekend!

xo

Oreo Cookies Balls

 

When I get chance I  try to make the first desserts/meals that I made.

It's like going down memory lane. 

I definitely learned a lot and more to learn.

I just absolutely love cooking!

Check out my first try of this dessert!

(My first try!)

Ingredients:

-1 pack of Oreos 
-1 (8oz) of cream cheese 
-1 pack of white melting chocole (like almond bark) 

What you need:
-A bowl to mix your oreo mixture 
-A bowl to melt your chocolate 
-Cookie Tray 

Fork 
Parchment Paper 

Directions: 

1.Using a blender or hand held mixer, mix Oreos and cream cheese together. 

2.Roll into walnut size balls. 

3.Chill for an hour. 

4.Melt approximately 3/4 package of white almond bark. 

5.Stick a toothpick in an Oreo ball and dip it in the melted white almond bark. 

6.Allow to harden on wax paper. 

7.Takes about 15 minutes. 

8.While waiting, melt about 1/4 package of chocolate almond bark. 

9.When Oreo balls are no longer sticky to the touch, decorate with drizzles of chocolate or crushed oreos

10. Enjoy!

Enjoy!

xo

Shrimp Fried Rice

There's nothing more than I love

than easy meals!

..And if you are looking for one this is perfect.

Also, if you are craving for Asian food this is the best!

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ small onion diced
• 2 green scallions thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ½ teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 ½ cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
• 3 large eggs beaten
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Instructions

• Season the shrimp. In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Sear the shrimp. Heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 30 seconds, until just cooked through and opaque. Remove to a plate.
• Add the aromatics. Add the onion, white parts of the green onion, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for a minute, until fragrant. 
• Cook the veggies. Add the frozen carrots and peas (no need to thaw), and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
• Cook the eggs. Move the veggies to the side, then add the beaten eggs and quickly scramble them until they're pillowy soft. 
• Stir-fry the rice, seasoning, and shrimp. Add the rice, shrimp, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and stir-fry until the rice and shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes. 
• Garnish with green onions. Stir in the green parts of the green onions before serving.
  
  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  So so good!

  Let me know you think!

  
  

  xo

  
  
  

 

Merry Everything and a HAPPY always.

I love how Christmas vibe makes everything so nice.

Even just eating the simpliest meal.

How pretty is this drink glass?

So Festive!

We made our favorite Chili Cheese dog.

So simple, So easy to make!

RECIPE HERE

With Shrimp Cocktail for Appetizer.

It was a great meal Indeed.

Have a good weekend!

xo

Have a Cup of Cheers.

 

Have a great day.

xoxo

The most wonderful time of the year.

 

...And just like that.

It's Christmas again.

I can't believe this is our 3rd Christmas here in Missouri.

Time is going way too fast.

Life is not perfect and all we can do is live it like its our last.

No regrets, just show the people you love how much you love them.

Do the things you love and makes you happy.

There is nothing more Beautiful seeing the Christmas decorations again.

It definitely can lift up your spirits.

I am so excited to do all things Christmas with my Boys.

What is your favorite Christmas Activities?

Ohhhh so Beautiful.

xo

Happy December!

Wishing you all a great Month!

xo

 

French Dip Sandwich

 

This French Dip Sandwich was so good and so easy to make!

Perfect for when you don't have much time to cook but love a good meal!

Ingredients

• 3-4 beef roast
• ½ onion sliced
• 1 packaged onion soup mix
• 2 teaspoon miced garlic
• 4 cups beef broth
• 6 hoagie rolls
• 12 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

• Place everything (except the rolls) in the crock pot. Cover and cook on lwo for 8-10 hours.
• Shred the beef.
• Serve on toasted hoagie rolls. Top with provolone cheese.
• You can melt the cheese under a broiler.
• Serve with the juice and dip your french dip sandwhiches into the broth.
• Notes: You can take ¼ cup cornstarch mixed in with ¼ cup water. Stir that into the broth. Turn to high and stir until thicken so you get a nice thickened sauce.
  
  

So good!

Let me know what you think!

Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Cups

 

Ingredients

• 12.4 ounce tube refrigerated cinnamon rolls
• 1 can apple pie filling

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375F degrees degrees. 
• Open cinnamon rolls, and roll each out until you have a flat disc. Set aside icing for later.
• Spray a muffin tin with nonstick, then push a cinnamon roll into each cup - make sure to press around the sides so they form their own cups. Add a spoon full of apple pie filling to each one. (Don't overfill it)
• Bake at 375F degrees for 10 minutes (or until rolls are golden brown and cooked through). 
• Once done, drizzle with icing that was set aside from the cinnamon rolls. Serve warm!

Enjoy!

xo

Let go of the things you can't CONTROL.

 

"Accept and let go

of the things 

that you can't control.

FOCUS your energy on things that you can."

xo

Chapter 11 of 12

 

Hello November!

Thank you for reminding us

we have so much to be grateful for.

xo