Run for the Roses Recipes

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Run for the Roses Recipes

The Kentucky Derby is May 4, put on a May Bonnet and “Run for the Roses” with these recipes! First you’ll want to sip a Mint Julep from a Blooming Wine Glass and stir it with a Kentucky Derby Hat Straw Decorate your buffet with a large vase of roses~ a silver champagne cooler looks … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo Recipes from Apps to Dessert!

May 5, Cinco de Mayo is coming up Be festive and serve a Mexican inspired meal! These recipes are creative twists on traditional Tex-Mex favorites, nachos, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas Start the party with a Skinny Margarita, Tequila with a dash of Triple Sec and lime juice over ice A Fry-Tot-To is a show stopper … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, MacKenzie-Childs Inspired

I fell in love with MacKenzie-Childs, a manufacturer of ceramics and home decor, years ago I had recently started a glass painting business and sold my pieces to retailers and at home shows At one of the home shows I met a fellow artist who painted ceramics in the style of MacKenzie-Childs When I saw … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday, Spring & Summer Desserts

Now that Spring has “sprung” our thoughts are turning to lighter recipes… I start craving lemon, key lime and berries I’ve rounded up some favorites to re-share today Click on the highlighted recipe title to go to the post with the printable recipe I love to make jar desserts, so easy to serve and eat~ … Continue reading →

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Special Occasion Blooming Wine Glass

It’s time for the April Creative Craft Blog Hop! Our hostesses are Sara @ Birdz of a Feather and Donna @ Modern on Monticello Thank you Sara & Donna! Welcome friends, readers, and visitors from Blue Sky at Home where Carol shares a great decoration for the Kentucky Derby Today I’m sharing a flower wine … Continue reading →

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Sunday Supper, Chicken & Bacon Ravioli Alfredo

The guys at my house love Chicken Alfredo HHjr usually makes it with grilled chicken, Alfredo sauce and egg noodles or spaghetti I decided to amp it up a notch with bacon, chicken ravioli, and cheese tortellini and bake it in a casserole They were pretty happy, there wasn’t much left! This casserole is assembled … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Latte Cup

My sketch book has been gathering dust lately, and I decided it was time to get back to daily drawing by joining the April Doodlewash challenge The prompt on April 6 was Latte I found this photo of a steaming latte on Pixabay to use as my model As I’ve mentioned before, these monthly challenges … Continue reading →

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Spring Flower and Tablescape Ideas

I’ve rounded up some Spring flower and tablescape ideas for inspiration today Things are blooming everywhere and it makes me want to fill my house with flowers! I know a lot of people are thinking about gardening and their yards right now and the warmer temps are luring us outside~ Let’s have Lunch in the … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cooker Hawaiian Sloppy Joes

I am always looking for dinner recipes that will work for everyone on busy weeknights when the boys have sports When I saw Pineapple Sloppy Joes from my friend Pattie @ Olla-Podrida I knew I found a winner Sloppy Joes are made with ground beef and a tomato based sauce and served on a hamburger … Continue reading →

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Recipe Box, Creamy, Dreamy Butterfinger Pie

This Butterfinger dessert is creamy dreamy delicious and dangerously easy to make! It only has 4 ingredients, Butterfinger candy,* thawed Cool Whip, Whipped cream cheese** and a ready made graham cracker pie crust *There are several popular candy bars that are available unwrapped or as minis which make them so handy to use in recipes … Continue reading →

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