I try to keep the ingredients for this easy spinach dip on hand at all times. I make it often on the weekends and it’s a must- have for any holiday gathering.

🕒 Quick Snapshot

Ready in: 10 minutes prep + chill time.
Servings: 8
Best for: Holidays, parties, weekend snacking.

Why You Will Love this Classic Knorr Spinach Dip

• Favorite Spinach Dip Recipe:  It is the original recipe that is a creamy dip with chopped spinach and has the best flavor for a family favorite easy spinach dip recipe.
• Make Ahead: Easy Knorr Spinach Dip is easy to prepare ahead of time for a party-perfect spinach dip recipe. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients and if you don’t have a round loaf of bread on hand, just serve it up in a bowl with a selection of vegetables, pita chips or crackers.
• Great Appetizer: Add this original spinach dip recipe to any occasion for an appetizer that everyone will love. It’s so good that I make a double batch when our whole family gets together.

How to Make Spinach Dip

1. Combine sour cream, mayonnaise and Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix in a mixing bowl.
2. Cook frozen spinach according to package directions. Squeeze out excess water and add to the mixing bowl with the mayo mixture.
3. Drain and dice water chestnuts and slice green onions and add to the mayo mixture.

4. Mix it all together really well, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Variations for Creamy Spinach Dip

• Spice it up with chopped candied jalapenos or red pepper flakes. 
• Shred some Parmesan cheese and mix it in. 
• Stir in chopped and drained artichoke hearts for spinach artichoke dip.

Serving Suggestions for Easy Spinach Dip

• Serve spinach dip in a bread bowl. Cut off about 1/4 inch of the top of an Italian loaf, sourdough bread or homemade bread bowl. Cut out the center, leaving the bread shell. Cut the insides into cubes. Spoon dip into the bread bowl and serve with bread cubes.
• Most often we serve spinach dip with Ritz Chips or tortilla chips, it will work with any of your favorite dippers.
• Fresh vegetables like sliced cucumbers, celery, bell pepper strips, broccoli florets and carrot sticks go great with cold spinach dip.
• Although we make this all year long, it is a must-have for every holiday and summer cookouts. We love to pile it on grilled burgers. Don’t knock it until you try it!

How Long Will Cold Spinach Dip Recipe Last?

Store spinach dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Stir before serving. 

More Easy Dip Recipes to Try

•  Hawaiian Onion Dip is a hot onion dip that far surpasses the onion soup mix and regular sour cream dip. It is made with cream cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, ham and pineapple chunks. It is a delicious dip that we can’t get enough of. 
• Ranch Spinach Dip is a lighter version of the classic with Greek yogurt and everyone loves it.
• Chili Cheese Dip is another super easy party dip that is irresistible. Great to keep warm in the crock pot and serve with tortilla chips or corn chips.
• Chunky Vegetable Dip is made with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and crunchy radishes in a creamy base. Serve it up with a selection of veggies for a healthier dip option. 
•  Buffalo Chicken Dip from Brown Eyed Baker is a huge hit for parties and one of our favorite appetizers.

If you are looking for a classic spinach dip to add to your holiday festivities, this homemade spinach dip is so easy to make and guaranteed to please the crowd.

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Knorr Spinach Dip is one of the easiest appetizers you can make. A classic spinach dip made with just a few ingredients and it’s always the hit of any party!

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Keyword classic spinach dip, cold spinach dip, easy spinach dip

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 410kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 16 oz sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 package Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix
• 10 oz frozen spinach or 16 ounces fresh spinach
• 8 oz can water chestnuts drained and chopped
• 3 green onions chopped

Instructions

• Combine sour cream, mayonnaise and Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix in a mixing bowl.
• Cook frozen spinach according to package directions. Squeeze out excess water and add to the mixing bowl with the 
• Drain and dice water chestnuts and slice green onions and add to the mayo mixture.
• Mix it all together really well, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

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Notes

Variations:

• Spice it up with chopped candied jalapenos or red pepper flakes. 
• Shred some Parmesan cheese and mix it in. 
• Stir in chopped and drained artichoke hearts for spinach artichoke dip.

Storage: Spinach dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days. Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 293mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g

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I’ve been making my Easy Party Punch recipe for every family gathering and holiday party for years and years and now we have a new favorite that is so fun for the holiday season and easy to make for a crowd.

Grinch Punch Recipe With or Without Alcohol

I love serving up vodka cocktails for holiday parties but I’ve always got a good selection of fun Holiday drink ideas for the kids as well. Make a pitcher without the alcohol for the kids table and everyone will be happy. Everyone loves the tale of How The Grinch Stole Christmas and this delicious punch is perfect for any Christmas themed Grinch party. 

Ingredients Needed for Easy Grinch Punch Recipe

• Lemon-Lime Kool-Aid Packets or Green Hawaiian Punch (kiwi and strawberry flavors)
• Pineapple Juice
• Simple Syrup
• Vodka – We are using plain vodka but flavored vodka like marshmallow or vanilla are great options.
• Ginger Ale or lemon-lime soda like Sprite
• Honey for the rim of the glass
• Red Sanding Sugar
• Ice

How to Make Boozy Grinch Punch

1. In a large pitcher, add Kool-Aid, pineapple juice, water, simple syrup and vodka. Stir well. 

2. Top off the pitcher with ginger ale and mix well. 

3. Rub honey around the rim of the glasses.

4. Hold the glasses over a bowl and pour red decorating sugar around the rim of each glass or you can dip the rim of a glass into the sugar.

5. Fill glasses with ice.

6. Fill glasses with punch. Stir punch as needed, pineapple juice will settle.

How to Make Grinch Punch Without Alcohol

• Mix ingredients in a pitcher, leaving out the alcohol and adding an additional 3 cups of ginger ale.  You might also like this easy Pickle Lemonade for an easy green punch!

Recipe Notes and Variations for Green Punch

• Yield: 8 Servings
• Best Vodka for Punch: Use your favorite brand, we used Smirnoff for this recipe. Light rum can be substituted for the vodka if preferred.
• Make Ahead: Punch can be made up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated. Stir before serving. If preparing the day before, chill the ginger ale and add just before serving and mix well. 
• Green Sherbet Punch: Make this a classic sherbet punch by mixing it up in a large punch bowl and adding scoops of lime sherbet. A scoop of vanilla ice cream will also taste delicious in this punch.
• Garnish Ideas: Maraschino cherries make a great garnish for the green grinch drink. Red stripe straws are a great idea for the kids. 
• Storage: Leftover punch can be refrigerated up to 2 days. Store in an airtight container, ginger ale will lose its fizz after a day. 
• Occasions: This green punch recipe is the perfect green color for Christmas time and New Year’s Eve Parties. This green punch would also be perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any green themed celebration.

More Christmas Cocktails to Try

• Christmas Punch
• Jingle Juice
• Tequila Punch
• Vodka Party Punch
• Champagne Punch
• Cosmopolitan Party Punch

More Kid-Friendly Punch Recipes

• Christmas Party Punch
• Holiday Party Punch
• Pineapple Lemonade

​Serve with a plate of Grinch Cookies for Grinch movie night or your next holiday party for a guaranteed huge hit with the whole family.  Both are great Christmas recipes and so easy to make.

This Grinch Punch is surprisingly tasty and refreshing. It’s a great large batch drink for parties and simple to make with vodka or without for the kids. Serve it up in red sugar rimmed glasses for a festive drink that will have everyone feeling merry and bright at your next Christmas party.

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Grinch Punch

Grinch Punch is a fun party drink for Christmas made with vodka for the adults or without for the kids. A festive lemon-lime punch served up with a red sugared rim.

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Keyword boozy Christmas punch, Christmas punch, green punch, large batch vodka cocktail, lemon-lime punch, punch, vodka cocktail

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 324kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 package lemon-limem Kool-Aid .14 ounce
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 3 cups vodka
• ½ cup simple syrup
• 4 cups ginger ale
• ice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• red decorating sugar

Instructions

• In a large pitcher, add Kool-Aid, water, pineapple juice, simple syrup and vodka. Stir well. Top off the pitcher with ginger ale and mix well. 
• Rub honey around the rim of the glasses.
• Hold the glasses over a bowl and pour red decorating sugar around the rim of each glass.
• Fill glasses with ice and punch.
• Stir punch as needed, the pineapple juice will settle.

How to Make Grinch Punch Without Alcohol:

• Mix ingredients in a pitcher, leaving out the alcohol and adding an additional 3 cups of ginger ale. 

Notes

Recipe Notes and Variations:

• Yield: 8 Servings
• Best Vodka for Punch: Use your favorite brand, we used Smirnoff for this recipe. Light rum can be substituted for the vodka if preferred.
• Make Ahead: Punch can be made up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated. Stir before serving. If preparing the day before, add the ginger ale just before serving and mix well. 
• Storage: Leftover punch can be refrigerated up to 2 days. Store in an airtight container, ginger ale will lose its fizz after a day. 
• Occasions: Christmas and New Year's Eve Parties. This green punch would also be perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any green themed celebration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Sodium: 17mg | Sugar: 31g

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Biscotti has become my all- time favorite cookie. They are crunchy and oh so delicious. I really enjoy chocolate chip biscotti with my morning coffee and the kids can’t resist dipping it in a tall glass of milk.

Why You’ll Love Homemade Biscotti

• Biscotti makes a large batch so it’s great to feed a crowd or share for Christmas cookie exchanges.
• Need a homemade treat to ship to long distance friends and family? Biscotti is just the ticket. It is a sturdy cookie that will hold up well and still taste amazing.
• Customize with your favorite flavors like milk chocolate, white chocolate, nuts or dried cranberries.
• Biscotti is an easy recipe that uses basic pantry ingredients.

What is Biscotti?

Biscotti is an Italian cookie that is baked twice for an amazing crunchy texture. It’s the best cookie for snacking or dunking in coffee, hot chocolate or ice cold milk.

Ingredients Needed

• Butter – I use salted butter, either will work.
• Brown Sugar – I use light brown sugar, dark brown sugar works too.
• Large Eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• All Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Kosher Salt
• Mini Chocolate Chips – regular chocolate chips or chocolate chunks will work if you chop them up into small pieces.

Step By Step Directions for Chocolate Chip Biscotti

1. Add softened butter and brown sugar to a mixing bowl and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
2. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until incorporated.
3. Add flour, baking powder and salt, mix until combined.
4. Add the chocolate chips and mix well.
5. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner.
6. Divide dough in half and pour onto baking sheet.
7. Shape each half into about 10″ x 2″ logs with about 3 inches in between.
8. Bake 22 to 25 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and allow to cool 30 minutes.
10. Lower oven temperature to 300°.
11. Slice logs into about ½ inch slices and place on cookie sheet. Each log will make about 18-20 slices.
12. Bake 15 minutes.
13. Flip slices over and bake an additional 15 minutes.
14. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Tips for Baking Biscotti

• Shaping: If the dough is a little sticky, just lightly sprinkle flour over the dough and your hands and it will make it easy to shape into logs.
• Do You Have to Bake it Twice? You do not have to bake it twice. It is technically done after the first bake, but to get that classic crunchy texture of biscotti, it needs the second baking time.
• Slicing: A serrated knife works best for slicing the logs into cookies. Don’t worry if they crumble a bit around the edges. If the cookie breaks in half when transferring from the cutting board to the cookie sheet, just gently press it back together and it will stay together after baking.
• Chocolate Dip or Drizzle: After cooling biscotti you can drizzle with melted chocolate or dip into melted chocolate if desired.

Storage & Freezing

• Biscotti will stay fresh in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze baked biscotti in a freezer bag up to 3 months.

More Biscotti Recipes to Try

• Cranberry Pecan Biscotti
• Lemon Pistachio Biscotti
• Chocolate Biscotti
• More Biscotti Recipes

If you are looking for a delicious cookie recipe to add to your holiday baking plans or something special to add to the dessert menu, give this Chocolate Chip Biscotti recipe a try.

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Chocolate Chip Biscotti

Simple and delicious Chocolate Chip Biscotti is perfect to bake and share for the holidays. The best cookie for dunking in milk or coffee!

Course Cookies

Cuisine Italian

Keyword biscotti, chocolate chip cookies, Christmas cookies, crunchy cookies, Italian biscotti

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes minutes

Inactive Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes

Servings 36 -40 cookies

Calories 123kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• ½ cup softened butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 12 oz mini chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Add butter and brown sugar to a mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed 1 minute.
• Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined, about 1 minute.
• Add flour, baking powder and salt, mix until well combined.
• Fold in mini chocolate chips.
• Shape into 2 10" x 2" logs and place on a lined or greased baking sheet.
• Bake 22 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool 30 minutes.
• Lower oven temperature to 300 degrees.
• Slice logs into about 1/2 inch slices and place on cookie sheet. Each log will make about 18-20 slices. Bake 15 minutes. Flip slices over and bake an additional 15 minutes.
• Remove to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.

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Biscotti Baking Tips:

• Shaping: If the dough is a little sticky, just lightly sprinkle flour over the dough and your hands and it will make it easy to shape into logs.
• Do You Have to Bake it Twice? You do not have to bake it twice. It is technically done after the first bake, but to get that classic crunchy texture of biscotti, it needs the second baking time.
• Slicing: A serrated knife works best for slicing the logs into cookies. Don't worry if they crumble a bit around the edges. If the cookie breaks in half when transferring from the cutting board to the cookie sheet, just gently press it back together and it will stay together after baking.
• Chocolate Dip or Drizzle: After cooling biscotti you can drizzle with melted chocolate or dip into melted chocolate if desired.

Storage and Freezing

• Biscotti will stay fresh in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze baked biscotti in a freezer bag up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g

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I made this version with Crispix Cereal, pretzels, M&M’s and white chocolate, I skipped the peanuts so the little kids could munch on it too. I love that this comes together in about 10 minutes. A great addition to my Christmas goodie baskets along with caramel popcorn, candied walnuts, caramel Ritz cookies and peanut brittle. 

Why You’ll Love this White Trash Mix

• Easy Recipe: White Trash Snack Mix is a quick and easy no bake treat that everyone loves.
• Versatile Recipe: It is a fun recipe that can be made with your favorite cereals, candy coating, candy mix or nuts and it’s a great holiday gift.
• Festive Recipe: Christmas trash is for those who love a sweet and salty snack mix.

Ingredients for White Trash Recipe

• Crispix Cereal or Chex cereals
• Pretzel Sticks or small pretzels
• M&M’s Candies or Peanut M&M Candies
• White Chocolate Chips or vanilla melting chips

How to Make Christmas White Trash

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. Add cereal, pretzels and all but 1/2 cup of the M&M’s. 

3. Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between or in a double boiler.

4. Stir until melted and sooth. 

5. Pour melted white chocolate over cereal mixture. 
6. Use a wooden spoon to toss the mixture until evenly coated. 

7. Set aside until white chocolate sets up, about 15 – 20 minutes.

8. Break apart and add remaining M&M’s.
9. Store in an airtight container for about 7 -10 days at room temperature.

Other Add- Ins for White Trash Chex Mix

• Chex Cereal – Corn Chex, Rice Chex or Wheat Chex
• Cheerios or Golden Grahams
• Salted Peanuts
• Colorful Sprinkles
• Use different color M&M’s for each holidays and celebrations. 

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Fill cellophane bags or cute jars with lids filled with this white chocolate snack mix and give it to your neighbors and friends this holiday season. Everyone always loves it and it’s so quick and easy to make. 

More Easy Christmas Treats to Try

• Reindeer Chow is our Christmas snack mix version of muddy buddies (puppy chow) with cereal, peanut butter, melted chocolate, powdered sugar and m&m candies.
• Peanut Butter Oreo Cookie Balls are a favorite no bake treat with Oreos, peanut butter and white almond bark.
• Candied Pecans make a great snack for any time of year. 

I’ve always called this junk mix but it is known by different names like white trash candy or Christmas crack. Whatever you call it, it’s completely addictive and makes the best snack. I seriously have to get it divided up and passed around to friends and neighbors because I cannot stay out of it. 

If you are looking for a simple snack to add to your holiday treat list, add this Christmas White Trash recipe to your must-try list.

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White Trash or Junk Mix is one of our favorite sweet and salty snacks for the holidays. Great for parties or as a homemade gift.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Christmas crack, Christmas Junk, White Chocolate Snack Mix

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Additional Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 24 servings

Calories 180kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 8 cups Crispix cereal
• 3 cups pretzel sticks
• 1 pound M&M's Candies
• 2 10 ounce bags white chocolate melting wafers or vanilla morsels

Instructions

• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
• Spread cereal, pretzels and all but 1/2 cup of the M&M's over baking sheet.
• Melt vanilla melting wafers in microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until melted and smooth. Alternately, place in a double boiler and cook over low heat, stirring until melted.
• Drizzle melted vanilla chips over cereal mixture, stirring with a wood spoon until well coated.
• Set aside until white chocolate sets up, about 15 - 20 minutes or refrigerate about 10 minutes.
• Break mixture apart and stir in remaining M&M's.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Snack mix will last about 7 - 10 days at room temperature in an airtight container.

Optional Add Ins:

• Peanuts
• Cheerios
• Peanut M&M's
• Sprinkles

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g

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Prime Rib

Prime Rib is the ultimate holiday main dish or for special celebrations. It’s also one of the most simple recipes to prepare! If we are hosting a smaller holiday dinner we love this Garlic Butter Beef Tenderloin. 

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How to Cook Prime Rib:

• Remove prime rib from refrigerator to counter to rest 2 hours before cooking.
• Rub with olive oil on all sides. 

• Mix together kosher salt, coarse pepper and granulated garlic. Sprinkle seasonings all over prime rib and pressing into meat. 
• Let the roast sit at room temperature while you prepare the grill or oven to 500°.

• If you are grilling: Place the seasoned roast over indirect fire and cook at about 450- 500° for 15- 20 minutes. This high temperature will sear the outside of the meat and help seal in the juices. It also develops a bit of a nice crust on the outside of the meat with the spices. 
• If you are cooking in the oven, place roast on a roasting rack in a roasting pan and cook following the same method as the grill. 
• Lower temperature of grill or oven to 250° and continue to cook about 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 120- 125° for medium rare. 

• Remove from grill or oven and place on a carving board.

• Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest 20 minutes before slicing. 

• As the roast rests, the internal temperature will rise to 130-135°.

• Slice and serve immediately with horseradish sauce. 

Internal Temperature for Prime Rib Roast:

• Rare: 120 -125°
• Medium Rare 130 – 135°
• Well Done 140 – 145°

Recipe Variations:

• Substitute butter for the olive oil. 
• Add fresh herbs like rosemary and garlic if you prefer them. 

The meat is flavorful and delicious on it’s own. Simple seasonings are usually best to let the flavor of the meat shine through. 

Is there a difference in prime rib roast and ribeye roast?

Prime rib is the general term for the whole roast and Ribeye is the term associated with being sliced into individual steaks. I find my local grocery stores use the terms interchangeably. 

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Tips for Cooking Prime Rib:

The first time you cook a prime rib it can be intimidating since it’s an expensive main dish and usually it is for a celebration or holiday. Honestly, it’s one of the easiest holiday meals to prepare.

The secret to cooking the best prime rib is to use a digital meat thermometer to get the internal temperature where you want it. I like this thermometer from Amazon. They are quite affordable and just the ticket for cooking meat on the grill or indoors. 

It is very important to let your prime rib rest after cooking. 20-30 minutes is perfect. Loosely cover with foil to keep it warm and let the temperature rise slightly and you will end up with a juicier slice of meat.

Are you nervous about cooking for your upcoming holiday or celebration? Try a practice run on a rump roast and apply the same method. You will enjoy a wonderful dinner and build your confidence.  Keep in mind while the rump roast is delicious, it will not be as tender and flavorful as the more expensive cut of prime rib. 

We also enjoy this Garlic and Herb Prime Rib that is cooked with the same method. It’s a great holiday meal. 

Side Dishes for Prime Rib Roast:

Creamy Mashed Potatoes are so rich and delicious that they don’t even need gravy! We also love this Potato Gratin with it’s rich and cheesy layers to go with prime rib.

Roasted Garlic Asparagus with Lemon Sauce or Almond Green Beans are a great vegetable to add to any celebration dinner. A green salad is always a great side dish and this Greek Salad with Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing is always a crowd favorite. 

Buttermilk Ricotta Skillet Rolls or a batch of Angel Rolls will round out your meal and are both really simple yeast roll recipes. 

Add this Easy Prime Rib roast to your next holiday or celebration menu! It is guaranteed to be tender, juicy and delicious!

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Easy recipe for delicious Prime Rib with a simple garlic rub. Step by step instructions for the grill or oven roasting for tender, juicy melt in your mouth prime rib roast.

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Additional Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 779kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 5 lb Prime Rib Roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons coarse ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic

Instructions

• Rest prime rib at room temperature for 2 hours before cooking.
• Pour olive oil over roast and rub on all sides. 
• In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, coarse pepper and granulated garlic.
• Season roast with seasonings on all sides, pressing into meat.
• Prepare the grill or oven to 500°.
• Grilling: Place the seasoned roast over indirect fire and cook at about 450- 500° for 15- 20 minutes.
• Oven Roasting: Place roast in a roasting pan on a wire rack. Follow the same steps as grilling. 
• After 15- 20 minutes, lower temperature of grill or oven to 300°. Cook another hour to 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 120- 125° for medium rare. 
• Carefully remove roast from grill or oven and place on a carving board. Cover loosely with foil.
• Rest 20 minutes before slicing.
• Slice and serve immediately with horseradish sauce. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 779kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 1412mg

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Alabama Fire Crackers are one of the easiest snacks you can make. They are so tasty, almost to the point of being addictive! Make a batch and watch them disappear!

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The best part about these Alabama Fire Crackers is that you are likely to have all of the ingredients on hand and they are all budget friendly.

Ingredients for Alabama Fire Crackers Recipe

• Saltine Crackers – or use Ritz Crackers, Club Crackers, Cheez-Its or mini Saltines or Oyster Crackers
• Olive Oil: I sometimes substitute half of the oil with avocado oil or vegetable oil to lighten the flavors
• Ranch Seasoning Mix or try Italian seasoning packet
• Granulated Garlic – I like the granulated garlic better than garlic powder
• Onion Flakes – or use onion powder
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Black Pepper

How to make Alabama Fire Crackers

1. Pour 2 cups of olive oil into a large zip-top bag. Add dry ranch dressing mix, onion flakes, granulated garlic, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
2. Use a whisk to mix the oil and seasonings together.

3. Add 4 sleeves of saltine crackers and seal the bag.

4. Turn the bag over and over (gently) to coat the crackers with seasoned olive oil.
5. Allow to sit overnight.

6. Give the crackers another turn or two and place crackers in a single layer on baking sheets.
7. Bake seasoned crackers for 15 minutes and cool on cookie sheets.
8. Store in a zip top bag or airtight container.

I found the recipe for Fire Crackers from Southern Living and I knew we would love it. Of course I adapted the recipe slightly. I kept the method and changed the spices up just a bit.

I trusted when the recipe admitted that 3 tablespoons of red pepper flakes does sound like a lot but to go ahead and use it all – claiming it’s not too spicy.

Well, if you are sensitive to spicy foods, I’m going to say cut back on the red pepper flakes! I guess they call them fire crackers for a reason. My family loved them but they are seriously spicy. I have started just using about 1 tablespoon of the chili flakes.

It seems like the crackers would become soggy from the olive oil but they stay crisp! You can skip baking step if you want. We taste tested before and after baking and thought they were definitely best after baking.

How many crackers are in a sleeve of saltines?

Saltine crackers come in 4 ounce sleeves with about 40 crackers. You will need 4 sleeves for this recipe.

I always have saltine crackers on hand and when I already have all of the ingredients for a new recipe, it’s a win.  Saltines are a favorite snack at our house and always a comforting addition to a bowl of chicken noodle soup.

These spicy crackers are a great snack to make for the holidays or to take to work for the whole crew to enjoy. You won’t even believe how quickly they disappear!

I guess fire crackers have been around for forever and have made the rounds in community cookbooks for years. When I spotted these last weekend, I thought they were a great addition to holiday gatherings.

Spicy Alabama Fire Crackers are a great party snack that pair well with your favorite party drinks like Beer Punch or Easy Strawberry Daiquiris. A great addition to your appetizer table.

These crackers are great for hostess gifts, party favors or to add to your holiday goodie baskets. I know you will be making these again and again.

More Easy Appetizers to Try

• Cajun Chex Mix is a delicious twist on the classic snack mix with homemade blackened seasoning! Irresistible for snacking.
• Easy Deviled Eggs are a buffet favorite, no matter what the occasion, deviled eggs are a hit.
• Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts only have 3 ingredients and they are crazy delicious. A guaranteed hit for holidays and gatherings.
• Mini Doritos Cheese Balls are the perfect bite sized appetizer served up on a pretzel stick!
• I have a huge list of Easy Appetizers that are great for entertaining and holiday parties.

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Alabama Fire Crackers

Alabama Fire Crackers are a crispy snack made with saltine crackers, spices and red pepper flakes for a spicy and delicious kick! 

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Keyword easy party appetizers, Fire Cracker Saltines, spicy crackers

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Additional Time 8 hours hours

Total Time 8 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 40

Calories 148kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 16 ounces saltine crackers 4 sleeves
• 2 cups olive oil or avocado oil or vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
• 1-3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoons onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Pour olive oil into a zip top gallon baggie.
• Add ranch dressing mix, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Add saltine crackers, seal the bag and gently roll back and forth to coat the crackers.
• Set aside over night.
• Preheat oven to 250°.
• Layer crackers on baking sheets in a single layer and bake for 15 minutes. Allow crackers to cool on baking sheets.
• Place in a zip top bag or an airtight container until ready to serve.

Notes

Adapted from Southern Living.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

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I think my grandma’s sugar cookie recipe is the first recipe I ever collected for my recipe box. I still have her handwritten recipe and it’s certainly a treasure.

The secret to the Best Ever Sugar Cookies:

The secret to the best ever sugar cookies is to use real butter along with both granulated sugar and powdered sugar. They have the best flavor and texture and the most perfectly crisp edges. 

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How to Make the Best Ever Sugar Cookies:

• Cream together softened butter, oil, granulated sugar and powdered sugar.
• Add in eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
• Add flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar.
• Blend until combined. 
• Scoop into balls using a cookie scoop. 
• Roll in granulated sugar. 
• Place 2 inches apart on a lined cookie sheet. 
• Smash with the bottom of a glass. 
• Bake for 12-14 minutes. 
• Cool on a wire rack. 
• Store in an airtight container. 

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Handy Kitchen Tools for Baking Cookies like a pro:

• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
• Cookie Scoop
• Silicone Baking Mats or Parchment Paper
• Spatula
• Wire Cooling Racks

Best Cookies to Bake for Christmas:

I love these Best Ever Sugar Cookies for Christmas. They make a big batch, they keep well and everyone loves them. My Chocolate Chip Biscotti, Molasses Cookies and Pecan Pie Cookies are always on the list as well.

All of these cookies will stay fresh for at least 10 days to 2 weeks if stored in an airtight container. If you are looking for sugar cookie frosting, this one’s a favorite!

Can you freeze sugar cookie dough?

You can freeze this cookie dough. Scoop into balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Freeze for 2 hours. Place into a zip top freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months. Remove from freezer as needed and bake 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. 

 These simple sugar cookies are my go to cookie for every occasion. They are so good with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk.

Great for potlucks, celebrations and for anytime the craving strikes for something sweet. You are going to want to print this one out and keep it in your recipe box or pin it to your Cookie & Desserts boards on Pinterest!

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Best Ever Sugar Cookies

The Best Ever Sugar Cookies recipe comes straight from my grandma's recipe box. My absolute favorite and so simple to make. These sugar cookies are buttery and delicious with crispy edges!

Course Cookies

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 48 minutes minutes

Total Time 58 minutes minutes

Servings 48 Cookies

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar + 1/2 cup for rolling
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 °
• Add softened butter, vegetable oil, powdered sugar and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl.
• Beat with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs and vanilla.
• Add flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar.
• Mix until well combined.
• Scoop into balls (I use a medium cookie scoop)
• Roll in sugar and place on a lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
• Smash with the bottom of a glass.
• Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
• Remove to a wire rack to cool.
• Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

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Cheesecake is my dessert obsession. Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes, Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes, and Mini Turtle Cheesecakes are a few of my favorites.

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Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Mini cheesecakes are my favorite since they are bite-sized. I like to sample one of everything and with mini desserts, I totally can.

They are easy to make ahead and keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days. A great dessert to take to a potluck, backyard cookout or family holiday gathering.

I almost always make a double batch of mini cheesecakes because they do disappear in a hurry. It seems like cheesecake is everyone’s favorite. My boys do not have a huge sweet tooth like I do, so they love the bite-size desserts.

How to Make Mini Cherry Cheesecakes:

Crush Oreo Cookies into crumbs and mix with melted butter. I place the cookies in a zip top bag and use a rolling pin to smash them. The food processor works great too.

I use my cookie scoop to add fill the mini cheesecake pan with the crumbs.

The filling is softened cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, eggs, sugar and vanilla, all beat together until smooth.

I use the cookie scoop again to add the filling, about 3/4 full.

Bake the cheesecakes for about 25 minutes. Cool and add your favorite cherry pie filling. Chill until ready to serve.

Helpful Tools for Baking Mini Cheesecakes:

• Mini Cheesecake Pan
• Cookie Scoop
• Rolling Pin
• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer

Every time I bake mini cheesecakes, I have to wonder why I don’t make them more often. They are so simple and a total show- stopping dessert!

Mini cheesecakes are not so finicky as a regular sized cheesecake. You don’t have the hour long bake time, the hours of chilling. It all goes faster and easier with this mini version.

I have never been one to sweat the small stuff, like if my cheesecake cracks. I’m always topping it off like my chocolate cheesecake with caramel ganache. See any cracks? Nope you can’t tell if that cheesecake cracked or not!

The mini cheesecake filling tends to sink a little as they cool. This just makes them perfect for toppings like cherry pie filling.

Don’t be intimidated by these mini cheesecakes, they are super simple. You can top them with anything you like. Whipped Cream, strawberries, peaches, candied pecans, caramel, chocolate ganache. The options are limitless.

If you don’t have the mini cheesecake pan, a muffin tin will work just dandy. You will need to use muffin liners and this recipe will only make 6 cupcake sized mini cheesecakes and the baking time might vary slightly.

I made these for our weekend cookout and the kids were even snagging them before we had dinner ready. Dessert first is always a good idea in my book.

We fried up some of the catfish from our fishing trip to Arkansas a few weeks ago. It was the best ever. We are loving our outdoor kitchen. It’s the best place for hanging out with the kids.

Plan to make this Mini Cherry Cheesecakes Recipe with Oreo crust for your next get together! You will be glad you did!

More Cheesecake Recipes to Check Out:

• Caramel Apple Mini Cheesecakes
• Mini Mudslide Cheesecakes
• Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie
• Lemon Icebox Cheesecake
• Strawberry Cheesecake

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Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes are the perfect bite- size dessert for any party, holiday or special occasion. A delicious Oreo crust plus creamy cheesecake and topped off with the classic cherry pie filling, it's a dessert that everyone will love!

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword cherry cheesecakes, holiday desserts, mini cheesecakes

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 40 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 182kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 10 Oreo cookies
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup cherry pie filling

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Place Oreos in a zip top bag and crush into fine crumbs. Place in a bowl and add melted butter.
• Scoop about 1 tablespoon of crumb mixture into mini cheesecake pan. A cookie scoop works great.
• Add softened cream cheese into a mixing bowl and beat at medium speed until creamy. Add whipping cream and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add egg and beat until combined. While mixer is running, slowly add sugar until combined. Add vanilla and beat 1 minute. Scrape down sides of the bowl and beat 30 more seconds.
• Scoop into mini cheesecake pan about 3/4 full.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until center of cheesecakes are set.
• Set aside to cool.
• Top with cherry pie filling and chill for one hour or until ready to serve.

Notes

Store cheesecakes, covered with plastic wrap in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 122mg | Sugar: 9g

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