Holiday Fudge Round Up

fudge roundupGlorious fudge. Do you really need a reason to eat it? I know the holidays are often times we pack on the pounds. Everything in moderation, people. I’m guilty of over overindulging as much as the next person. Cheese, wine, rich foods and desserts are hard to pass up.

I think we just need to pick our caloric battles more carefully.

But I will make exception for some sweets. This confection is one of the exceptions. Chocolate covered anything is another!

How about, a little sample of some fun and tasty fudge recipes just to appease me? I’ll tell you what. I’ll even throw in my white Chocolate Pistachio Fudge recipe. Deal? Hmmm I thought so!

White Chocolate Pistachio Fudge
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 12 oz bag white chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
  1. Grease an 8x8x2-inch pan with butter. Set aside.
  2. Combine the milk and white chocolate chips in a saucepan. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted. Remove the pan from the heat.
  3. Stir in the vanilla. Add marshmallows and pistachios, stir to mix. Cut back on stirring If you like little pieces of marshmallow.
  4. Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth the top slightly. Refrigerate to set, 1½ hours or longer.

Here are the links to those amazing fudge goodies pictured above!

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Cherry Pecan Fudge with Sea Salt from Sarah at The Chef Next Door .

peppermint fudge

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge from Alida at Alida’s Kitchen .

holiday fudge

Holiday Fudge from Michelle at From Calculus To Cupcakes .

old fashioned fudge

Old Fashioned Fudge from Lynn at Turnips 2 Tangerines .

And 3 fudge recipes to tempt you from Marlys at This and That!

dove fudge

Dove Fudge .

candy cane truffles

Candy Cane Truffles

pumpkin fudge

Pumpkin Spice Fudge .

Do you have a fudge recipe you would like to share? Please leave your link in a comment below!

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Brandied Candied Sweet Potatoes for #SundaySupper

brandied candied sweet potatoes
Merry Christmas everyone!
Christmas is always an emotional time for me. I get very sentimental about loved ones near and far. I miss those who have passed on as well as those that time and circumstances won’t let me be part of their Holidays. They all have a special place in my heart for the holidays and always.
So when this music and movie inspired event came up I know what to pick!
Christmas is the time to say, “I love you!”
Thank you Tammi from Momma’s Meals for hosting this fun event! Thanks to all my Sunday Supper family for their support and love throughout the year!

Take it away, Billy Squier!


So this song inspired my dish for today’s Sunday Supper.
Christmas is the time to say “I love you”
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
Christmas is the time to say “I love you”
And a feeling that will last all through the year

Just outside the window snow is falling
but here beside the fire we share the glow
of moonlight and brandy, sweet talk and candy
sentiments that everyone should know
Memories of the year that lays behind us
wishes for the year that’s yet to come
and it stands to reason that good friends in season
make you feel that life has just begun

Brandied Candied Sweet Potatoes for #SundaySupper
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 medium sweetpotatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 Tablespoons brandy
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup craisins (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375. Place sweetpotatoes and broth (add a bit of water to cover if necessary) in a casserole dish and cook until tender.
  2. Drain cooked sweetpotatoes reserving the broth. Add potatoes to skillet.
  3. In a small saucepan bring sugar, brandy and butter to a boil whisking constantly. Cook to dissolve sugar and pour over sweetpotatoes. Stir to coat. Add reserve broth as necessary.
  4. Serve with craisins if desired.

Here are more music and movie inspired meal ideas from the Sunday Supper Group!

Party Appetizers & Snacks:

Oven-Roasted Applesauce Scented with Rosemary & Vanilla-Inspired by the song
“Christmas in the Trenches”Shockingly Delicious
Roasted Chestnuts Inspired by the movie “The Christmas Song”Food Lust People Love
A Popcorn Trio
Inspired by the song “Let it Snow” Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
Chai Tea Abominable Snow Buddies Inspired by the movie “Rudolph”Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Raisin Bran Muffins for a Crowd Inspired by the movie
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” In The Kitchen With Audrey and Maurene
Icicle Candy and Reindeer Snacks Inspired by the movie “Snow”Treats & Trinkets
A Christmas Carol Plum Pudding Inspired by the movie “A Christmas Carol”No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
Yukon Mashed Potato Cakes Inspired by the movie “Rudolph” Cookin’ Mimi
Christmas Pudding Inspired by the song “Over the River and Through the Woods” A Kitchen Hoor
Pumpkin Pudding Inspired by the movie “Nightmare Before Christmas” Basic N Delicious
Elf-Inspired Christmas “Grams”
Inspired by the movie “Elf” MarocMama
Sugarplums
Inspired by the movie “The Nutcracker”Happy Baking Days
Chai Spiced Roasted Nuts
Inspired by the song “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” – Take A Bite Out of Boca

Festive Main Dishes

Maple Syrup Spaghetti– Inspired by the movie “Elf”- Momma’s Meals
Who Hash Inspired by the movie “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”girlichef
Ginger Orange Glazed Cornish Hens Inspired by the song “The 12 Days of Christmas”Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
NY Hot Dog with Sabrett-style Onion Sauce Inspired by the movie “Die Hard” Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Classic Caesar Salad Inspired by the movie “The Santa Clause”The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Individuals Meatloaves & Horseradish Mashed Potatoes for Mommy’s Little Piggies – Inspired by the movie
“A Christmas Story”The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Christmas Waffles Inspired by the TV special “A Claymation Christmas Celebration”Curious Cuisiniere
Filthy Animal Pizza
Inspired by the movie “Home Alone”Foxes Love Lemons
Chicken Orzo Soup
Inspired by the song “12 Days of Christmas” Family Foodie
Brandied Candied Sweet Potatoes
Inspired by the song “Christmas Is The Time To Say ‘I Love You’ ” –
Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Sweet Holiday Treats:

Gin and Tonic Cupcakes Inspired by Adam Sandler’s ” The Chanukah Song” The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Chocolate Chip Shortbread Bars Inspired by the movie “Love Actually”Magnolia Days
Gingerbread Marshmallows Inspired by the song “Marshmallow World”Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies Inspired by the movie “The Gremlins”Killer Bunnies, Inc
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Inspired by the song “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas”Alida’s Kitchen
Snowball Cookies – Inspired by the movie “White Christmas”The Foodie Army Wife
Penuche Fudge
Inspired by the movie “Elf” Pies and Plots
Hot Chocolate Cookies
Inspired by the movie “Santa Clause” Mess Makes Food
South Pacific Coconut Tres Leche Cake
Inspired by the movie “South Pacific”The Ninja Baker
Cookies & Cream Fudge
Inspired by the movie “Elf”The Messy Baker

Cozy Drinks:

Toasted Coconut Hot Cocoa Inspired by the song “Let It Snow”Chocolate Moosey
The Christmas Gram Inspired by the movie “Elf”An Appealing Plan
Eggnog Hot Chocolate Inspired by the movie “National Lampoons Christmas Vacation” Peanut Butter and Peppers
Vermont Hot Cocoa
Inspired by the movie “White Christmas”Kudos Kitchen By Renee
Spiked Hot Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Floats
Inspired by the song “Holly Jolly Christmas “NeighborFood

This is Christmas; Wine Pairings for Holiday Themed#SundaySupper RecipesENOFYLZ Wine Blog

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Pork and Sauerkraut Lucky New Year #RecipeReDux

pork and sauerkraut
This offering from the Recipe ReDux is all about wishing you good luck in the New Year!
Do you have a dish, specific food item or tradition you follow to bring you and yours a fortunate new year? Our challenge theme this month is to create healthier versions of those luck filled favorites.
I’m PA Dutch which is German based. For me that means,”Eat no food that scratches backwards. If you do, there will be no progress in the new year.”
No poultry on New Year’s Day. We eat pork. Hogs “root” by pushing ground forward to dig up mud to wallow in. Pigs make their own mud baths to soothe their skin. Have you priced skin treatment lately? Smart.
Lean pork is high in B Vitamins and a good source of zinc and potassium. Today’s pork is 27 percent leaner than it was in 1991.*
To these pork chops I added a heaping helping of sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is high in vitamins C and K and fiber. Cured cabbage is high in salt, so if salt is a dietary concern, seek low-sodium brands and/or choose fresh packed over canned and rinse well.
Normally this meal is served with butter and cream laden mashed potatoes and gravy. I chose to serve a baked potato topped with sauerkraut.

*Source: Pork Be Inspired

Pork and Sauerkraut Lucky New Year #RecipeReDux
 
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  • 4 3 ounce trimmed pork chops
  • 1 1lb bag fresh pack sauerkraut
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 4 medium russet potatoes
Instructions
  1. Wrap potatoes in foil and bake at 375 until tender (about 1 hour)
  2. Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add pork, season with salt and pepper and brown on both sides, approximately 5 minutes per side.
  3. Add sauerkraut, cover and simmer until internal temperature reaches 145 remove from heat and rest 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
  4. Slice potatoes and top with sauerkraut.

Enjoy some Good Luck sent your way from the Recipe ReDux.

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Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

chocolate gingerbread cookies
Dark chocolate cookies or gingerbread cookies? Why choose? These flavors mesh well together into a dynamite cookie!
get recipe here

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