Welcome to the weekend! It’s getting even colder here in Ohio and I’m getting really cold here. It started snowing around noon and is expected to continue snowing into tomorrow. Do I need to tell you how excited I am about this? We should get 3-6 inches of snow, but for us here in central Ohio, that’s a lot of snow.
I’m going to start simmering the tomato soup on the stove. Tonight I’m going to dip the best grilled cheese sandwich ever into it. My son Ben requested clam chowder for dinner tomorrow, so I’m looking forward to that too. I’m thinking that I might also need some biscuits with cheese.
About this week’s blog: Sometimes the simplest things are the biggest wins. That’s my impression of this Cheesy and Crunchy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla. My sons and I made them together for the first time a few weeks ago using some of the items we tend to have in our freezer. Suffice to say these taste much better than they should.
This mouth-watering ground beef fried rice is packed with flavor and ready in under 20 minutes. Did I mention it’s a one-pan meal? yes. Want a quick and easy way to do almost no dishes? Wait a few seconds.
It seems like everyone has a different name for these melt-in-your-mouth Mexican wedding cookies. After all, it’s dangerously delicious! Do you only eat one? Yes, that’s right.
Imagine you are sitting in a streetside cafe in Europe, sipping a small cup of espresso and watching the crowds buzzing around you. The waiter will bring you this sweet for dessert. Slices of chocolate salami, rich, silky ganache, and lots of crunchy cookies and walnuts. And the good news? This no-bake dessert can be made at home in just 10 minutes. It really has a big appetite!
This delicious Chocolate Sea Salt Ice Cream is the perfect indulgence to whisper at the end of a long day. I don’t know what it is about sea salt ice cream that hooks me, but I’m hooked and there’s no going back.
What I’m craving: This Christmas salad caught my eye this week with fresh vegetables, tangerines, pomegranate, candied pecans, and crumbled feta tossed with a tangy citrus vinaigrette. Not only is it beautiful, it looks really delicious!
My favorite thing this week is definitely earphones. It’s in my ears as I write today’s newsletter, and I’m also streaming my favorite Christmas music. Once mentioned, I’ve mentioned it countless times and it’s still half price. i love them!
Song I’m listening to: “Forever Christmas” by David Lantz and Kristin Amalie. I came across this album a few years ago and it quickly became a new holiday tradition for me. The music is beautiful in every way. David is a pianist and composer, and Christine is a vocalist with a breathtaking voice.
“O Holy Night” and “Silent Night” are long-time favorites of mine and the rendition is perfect, but “Forever Christmas” is just as great. You can stream this album almost anywhere, so be sure to check it out. I’m curious as to what will be your favorite.
“For unto us a child is born, and a son is given, and governments will rest upon his shoulders; and he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NIV
I hope you have a wonderful week filled with lots of little things that will make you smile!
mary
