Saturday Dishes - Leftovers

This week's theme is:

Leftovers

What do you like to make with your left over food?
Feel free to share any recipes that are either made with leftovers
or that make so much food that you have plenty left over for another meal.
It doesn't have to be Thanksgiving leftovers.

If you're new to the party

welcome to Saturday Dishes
where every week is a new theme...

Your job is to post your recipes that coincide with that theme!

Easy peasy, right?

Don't have a recipe that goes with the theme?
No worries!
Just sit back, relax, enjoy the other posts,
& be sure to check out the index & upcoming themes
to see what you can post in future weeks!

Saturday Dishes is hosted by:

- Marissa @ Life is Fantasmic -
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- Lisa @ Pebbles and Piggytails -
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Last week's theme was Turkey & Thanksgiving!
Here were a few of my faves...

Deep Fried Turkey Brine from Lou Lou Girls

We've never deep fried a turkey, but it sounds wonderful!

Sweet Apple Yams from Saving Cent by Cent

So tasty!

Eggnog Pumpkin Pie from Yesterfood
I think I may have found a new favorite variation of pumpkin pie!

Lisa's faves might be different than mine,
so don't forget to swing by her blog too! (;
Oh yeah...
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Now on to the linky...
Link up those leftover recipes,
visit other posts,
& make new friends!

Keep spreading the word so we can see new faces at the party!

If you'd like to be a guest host send us an email so that we can get you on the calendar,

& let us know what themes you would like to see in the future.
We'd love to use your ideas!

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Saturday Dishes - Turkey & Thanksgiving

This week's theme is:
Turkey & Thanksgiving

Let me tell you a story...
Once upon a time I lived in Tucson, Arizona.
It was almost Thanksgiving.
We were driving somewhere when when I saw a street ad
for this delicious local restaurant chain called Eegee's.
It was a picture of their turkey sub & the words 'gobble gobble'.
It was in that moment that I put two & two together.
Yes people.
That was the exact moment when I realized that turkey was turkey.
What I mean by that is that I recognized that lunch meat turkey
is the same as the turkey we eat on Thanksgiving.
Gobble gobble.

If you're new to the party

welcome to Saturday Dishes
where every week is a new theme...

Your job is to post your recipes that coincide with that theme!

Easy peasy, right?

Don't have a recipe that goes with the theme?
No worries!
Just sit back, relax, enjoy the other posts,
& be sure to check out the index & upcoming themes
to see what you can post in future weeks!

Saturday Dishes is hosted by:

- Marissa @ Life is Fantasmic -
Facebook ♥ Twitter ♥ Google+ ♥ Pinterest ♥ Bloglovin' ♥ SoundCloud

- Lisa @ Pebbles and Piggytails -
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Check out our blogs & show us some love!
We love seeing new faces & new followers on our social media,
& comments make us smile (:

Last week's theme was Side Dishes!
Here were a few of my faves...

Roasted Sweet Potato with Dried Cranberries, Pecans, & Shredded Coconut from A Life in Balance

Sounds like sweet potato heaven!

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Cranberry Topping from Gluten Free A-Z

Delicious & I would never have thought to use chopsticks to aid with cutting!

California Blend Vegetable Casserole from Bitz & Giggles

Yummers!

Lisa's faves might be different than mine,
so don't forget to swing by her blog too! (;
Oh yeah...
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feel free to grab a button!

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Next week's theme is:
Leftovers
so come back next week to show us what you like to make with leftover food!

Now on to the linky...
Link up your tried & true Turkey & Thanksgiving recipes,
visit other posts,
& make new friends!

Keep spreading the word so we can see new faces at the party!

If you'd like to be a guest host send us an email so that we can get you on the calendar,

& let us know what themes you would like to see in the future.
We'd love to use your ideas!

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Southwest Fondue

Justin whipped this together one day

& I absolutely fell in love with it!

He didn't write down the amounts of ingredients he used

so this actual recipe was something I came up with while attempting to recreate it.
This makes a lot, but you could easily half the recipe if you didn't want to make so much.
I keep the leftovers in our fridge & just reheat small amounts when I want some.

3 cups cheese

1 cup salsa

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup ranch

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/8 tsp chili powder

Use a hand blender to combine all ingredients except for cheese. Add cheese & heat in saucepan over medium heat until cheese is melted. Use hand blender again to help even the texture before serving. Keep warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.

So far I have tried it with tortilla chips, pretzels, breakfast burritos, quesadillas & my personal favorite... Chicken Bacon Ranch Taquitos! It tasted amazing with all of them (:

xoxo

Saturday Dishes - Side Dishes

This week's theme is:
Side Dishes

I'm not very creative when it comes to side dishes.
We stick to fruit, peas, corn, or a salad if we even have a side at all.
I'm sure that you have plenty of superb recipes to share though!
Maybe I'll start making side dishes more often after seeing your recipes (;

If you're new to the party

welcome to Saturday Dishes
where every week is a new theme...

Your job is to post your recipes that coincide with that theme!

Easy peasy, right?

Don't have a recipe that goes with the theme?
No worries!
Just sit back, relax, enjoy the other posts,
& be sure to check out the index & upcoming themes
to see what you can post in future weeks!

Saturday Dishes is hosted by:

- Marissa @ Life is Fantasmic -
Facebook ♥ Twitter ♥ Google+ ♥ Pinterest ♥ Bloglovin' ♥ SoundCloud

- Lisa @ Pebbles and Piggytails -
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Check out our blogs & show us some love!
We love seeing new faces & new followers on our social media,
& comments make us smile (:

Last week's theme was Family Recipes!
Here were some of my faves...

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Dijon from So Much To Make

I can see my family loving this!

Thai Chicken Coconut Soup from La Cuisine d'Hélène

This sounds absolutely wonderful!

Caramel Apple French Toast from How Does Your Garden Grow

I could eat french toast every single day.

Fact.

Great-Grandmother Tenery's Oatmeal Cookies 1880 from Yesterfood

An oldie, but goodie I'm sure!

Lisa's faves might be different than mine,
so don't forget to swing by her blog too! (;
Oh yeah...
& if you were featured
feel free to grab a button!

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Next week's theme is:
Turkey & Thanksgiving
so come back next week to share your Thanksgiving recipes & traditions!

Now on to the linky...
Link up your superb Side Dishes,
visit other posts,
& make new friends!

Keep spreading the word so we can see new faces at the party!

If you'd like to be a guest host send us an email so that we can get you on the calendar,

& let us know what themes you would like to see in the future.
We'd love to use your ideas!

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xoxo

O Christmas Tree

When I was growing up,

we would always travel with my extended family on my Dad's side

to a certain location in the mountains

where we would find & chop down our own Christmas Trees.

My Gramma would bring a giant thermos full of hot chocolate to warm us up

& we would all enjoy each other's company.

It was a wonderful tradition & I love the memories that we shared.

After we moved away we started going to a tree lot & picking one out.

Still fun, but definitely not the same.

Eventually we switched to an artificial tree.
I wasn't too fond of the idea at first because of all the nostalgia I had associated with real trees,
but after going back to a real tree for my first married Christmas
I realized that artificial trees aren't all that bad.
Real trees are meant to stay outside.
So in the words of the Lorax,
"Let it grow"

Here are some things I've grown to love about artificial trees:
With an artificial tree I don't have to mess with needles or sap.
I don't have to climb underneath to water it since it doesn't need water.
It stays green longer.
By longer, I mean forever.
Unless you get one of those white ones.
Then it would stay white forever.
But that's besides the point.
I don't have to balance the tree.
I don't get poked by 3419 needles when setting up
or taking down the decorations.
I don't have to buy a new tree every year.
Although nothing compares to the smell of a real tree,
there are scent sticks that you can hang so that it smells real.
We tried them out last year & were very pleased.
I think my husband's favorite thing about artificial trees is that you can buy them pre-lit.
Stringing the lights was something he definitely didn't look forward to each year.

While I'm on the topic of artificial trees...

King of Christmas sells both lit & unlit artificial Christmas trees
& they are hosting a giveaway right now!
There are two prizes:
-- Their Cypress Spruce 7 foot artificial Christmas tree w/ LED lights --
-- $100 giftcard for kingofchristmas.com --

Pretty awesome, right?
Definitely worth checking out!

We usually try to set our tree up the weekend after Thanksgiving & I can't wait!

When do you start decorating for Christmas?
Do you prefer artificial trees or real ones?

xoxo

This is a sponsored post for those of you that care to know,

but all thoughts are my own.

Promise.

Saturday Dishes - Family Recipes

This week's theme is:
Family Recipes

We want to see recipes that have been passed on to you from a relative or ancestor!
You can also share some of your family's current faves (:

If you're new to the party

welcome to Saturday Dishes
where every week is a new theme...

Your job is to post your recipes that coincide with that theme!

Easy peasy, right?

Don't have a recipe that goes with the theme?
No worries!
Just sit back, relax, enjoy the other posts,
& be sure to check out the index & upcoming themes
to see what you can post in future weeks!

Saturday Dishes is hosted by:

- Marissa @ Life is Fantasmic -
Facebook ♥ Twitter ♥ Google+ ♥ Pinterest ♥ Bloglovin' ♥ SoundCloud

- Lisa @ Pebbles and Piggytails -
Facebook ♥ Twitter ♥ Google+ ♥ Pinterest ♥ Bloglovin' ♥ Instagram

Check out our blogs & show us some love!
We love seeing new faces & new followers on our social media,
& comments make us smile (:

Our last theme was Halloween!
Here were a couple of my faves...

Severed Finger Cookies from Fabulous Farm Girl

Gross, but they are probably pretty tasty!

6 Healthy Halloween Treats from A Life in Balance

Healthy, easy, & quick.

Definitely using some of these ideas next year!

Lisa's faves might be different than mine,
so don't forget to swing by her blog too! (;
Oh yeah...
& if you were featured
feel free to grab a button!

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Next week's theme is:
Side Dishes
so come back next week to share those superb sides!

Now on to the linky...
Link up your favorite Family Recipes,
visit other posts,
& make new friends!

Keep spreading the word so we can see new faces at the party!

If you'd like to be a guest host send us an email so that we can get you on the calendar,

& let us know what themes you would like to see in the future.
We'd love to use your ideas!

By linking up at Saturday Dishes, you are giving permission for Life is Fantasmic & Pebbles and Piggytails to feature your posts with one image on social media with links back to you.

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xoxo