Saturday Dishes - Christmas

NOTE: There will be NO SATURDAY DISHES next week.
We want each of you to enjoy spending time with your families & friends.
Please come back on January 3rd to share your recipes to Get Fit & Healthy!

This week's theme is:
Christmas

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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Last week's theme was Appetizers!
Here are FIVE of my faves.
One for each of the days left until Christmas...

Cute & Yummy Snowman Cheeseball from Crafts a la Mode

What an ADORABLE cheeseball!

Snicker Caramel Apple Dip from Bitz & Giggles

Fruit dips are always amazing (:

Fancy Deviled Eggs from Lorraine's Resources and Rewards

I completely agree... Deviled Eggs make an awesome appetizer!

Reindeer Cookies from Annie's Home

These would be so fun at a holiday party or cookie exchange!

Cranberry Brie Bites from HoneyBears & SydneyBeans

You definitely can't go wrong with these!

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 there is NO SATURDAY DISHES
so come back in January to share your Healthy/Get Fit recipes!

Now on to the linky...
Link up those Christmas 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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xoxo

Saturday Dishes - Appetizers

This week's theme is:
Appetizers

With plenty of holiday parties & New Year's Eve coming up,
we thought appetizers seemed quite fitting.
What do you like to munch on during parties & such?

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 Holiday Desserts!
Here were a few of my faves...

Gluten Free Yule Log from A Life in Balance
I love that she makes it look like tree bark! Totally awesome (:

Nusskuepfels - Apple Walnut Hungarian Cookies from Famished Fish, Finicky Shark
Those Hungarian cookies are making me hungary!
I know, I know... Bad pun. I apologize.
But seriously though, they sound delicious!

10 Delectable Christmas Cookie Recipes from Dreaming of Leaving

10 yummy cookie recipes + Snow White gif = feature

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:
Christmas
so come back next week to share your recipes!

Now on to the linky...
Link up your amazing Appetizers,
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

Saturday Dishes - Holiday Desserts

This week's theme is:
Holiday Desserts

December is full of holidays!
What desserts do you like to bring to holiday parties & get togethers?
I'm going to bring a minty variation of my 123 Brownies to a party this weekend (:
I'll share it with you soon!

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 Leftovers!
There weren't a lot of links
so I guess a lot of you are in the same boat as me
& have no idea what to make with leftovers.
Here were a few of my faves...

Fusion, the Leftover Meal from Anna Can Do It!

Garlic Parmesan/Romano Chicken and Noodles from A Life in Balance

Gluten Free Cranberry Bars with Orange Drizzle from So Much To Make

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:
Appetizers
so come back next week to share your amazing appetizers!

Now on to the linky...
Link up your Holiday Desserts,
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

Breakfast Balls

These are super tasty
& they are packed full of energy!
I've seen a bunch of different versions of breakfast balls,
but this recipe is a combination of others using ingredients I had on hand (:

1 cup peanut butter

3 bananas

1/4 cup honey

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/2 cups oats

1/2 cup coconut

1/4 cup chocolate chips

1/4 cup craisins

powdered sugar (optional - to coat)

Heat peanut butter, bananas, & honey in a large microwavable bowl for 30 seconds. Mash bananas & stir in vanilla. Stir in oats, coconut, chocolate chips, & craisins one ingredient at a time until each is completely coated. Roll into balls 1" or 1 1/2" in diameter. If desired, roll balls in powdered sugar, then refrigerate to set. Makes approximately 35 balls.

xoxo

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 -
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 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...
& if you were featured
feel free to grab a button!

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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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xoxo

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...
& if you were featured
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!

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

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