Hi Cooking Moms, Dads & Friends,

I hope you had a great week. I have some big news! I’m excited to announce my next culinary trip. I’ve always dreamed of traveling to Ireland. Come with me in April of 2022! From Irish cooking classes, to scone baking, whiskey tasting, a VIP tour of Guiness, and so much more. We’ll do it all. We’ll even stay in a real castle outside of Dublin! I can only take a small group so this trip is going to fill up quickly! Click Join The Cooking Mom in Ireland to read more about this trip and find out how to reserve your spot. I can't wait to start traveling again when it’s safe! I’ve got two other trips planned for later in 2021! Join me for trips of a lifetime to Mackinac Island next summer and a river cruise through Germany, Austria and Switzerland next September.

It’s been a beautiful week here in Wisconsin! We’ve had sunny days and super mild temperatures. I’m loving it! We turned on the Christmas music and drove around to see all the pretty lights. It seems like people have really gone all out this year with their decorations. We are just trying to soak the season in!

Making fun festive food is my way to make the season bright. I’m all in for a really delicious dip. Bring it on! My Hot Artichoke and Crab Dip is so yummy. So pretty and easy too!

I love to serve seafood during the holidays. My Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is my FAVE! It’s a great way to get the party started, even if it’s just a party of two!

Now just toss together a Wonderful Wedge Salad with my Best Bleu Cheese Dressing.

Then, broil or grill up my Ginger Soy Flank Steak. Make my Easy Twice Baked Potatoes and Bacon Brussel Sprouts and you’ve got one AMAZING date night or holiday dinner in! Click Appetizers, Salads, Dinner, and Sides for more of my favorite holiday recipes.

My slow cooker is a real life saver this time of year. Why not pick up a pork roast and make my Super Easy Pulled Pork Sandwiches this weekend? Sometimes a warm toasty sandwich just really hits the spot. Perfect for game day too! Click Slow Cooker, Sandwiches and Soups for more delicious recipes.

For dessert, it's a great weekend to throw on an apron and do some holiday baking. My Cake Mix Confetti Cookies are so tasty and cute. Just 5 ingredients! If you are a chocolate lover like me, you’ll love my Death By Chocolate Cake. It looks so pretty filled with cranberries and dusted with powdered sugar.

I always try to keep things easy breezy. You got this! I can help. Click Desserts for a bunch more Christmas cookie and holiday dessert recipes.

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I’ll be cooking up more holiday recipes on TV in Milwaukee and Minneapolis next week. Hope you’ll watch!

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I hope you all have wonderful weekend. Stay safe and cook up some memories!

Take care,
Amy, The Cooking Mom

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