These little bites are rich, savory, and special — something warm and irresistible right from the oven. These blue cheese–stuffed, bacon-wrapped dates are exactly that: salty, sweet, creamy, and just the right size. And the good news is- they are really easy to make! ❤️ …
As I prepared our family’s Small Bites Thanksgiving this year, I knew I wanted a turkey recipe that was simple, make-ahead friendly, and full of comforting flavor. This slow-roasted turkey breast is exactly that — tender, juicy, and perfect for piling onto warm rolls with …
As I prepared for our family’s Small Bites Thanksgiving gathering this year, I thought about all of God’s blessings in my life. Thanksgiving is a reminder to all of us to be grateful-God is good. And remember, be thankful not just for the big things, but also for the little things. Let these small bites remind us of God’s goodness in every season, every memory, and every person in our lives.
When I began planning this year, I really wanted everyone to be able to move around a bit, visit with each other. Normally, when we have our holiday celebrations, the living room and dining room are wall-to-wall tables and chairs. you kind of get stuck in your seat. The grandkids definitely don’t want that. And because most of these bites could be made ahead of time, I had the free time to visit with everyone too.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1
God is faithful in every season, even in the smallest details. I am grateful for his faithfulness, his love, and his providing for all of our needs. And I am thankful for the opportunity to gather our family together to celebrate Thanksgiving.
I love small bites and enjoy trying new ideas. This was a fun experiment. It was a chance for everyone to taste the traditions of Thanksgiving, but in a different way.
Tender, juicy, and delicious-the turkey breast is slow-roasted at 300 degrees for a rotisserie effect.
You can’t have Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes! These mini-cups are easy to make, soft and creamy. best with a drizzle of gravy.
These bites taste just like their regular-sized version. Cheesy and delicious.
Sweet and savory, these dates are a big hit.
These corn pudding squares are very similar to corn pudding, just made into finger food. Using fresh corn makes them super tasty.
For something a little different, we had beautiful pink deviled eggs, white halves marinated in pickled beet juice, and soy sauce marinated whites. Both are filled with the traditional deviled egg yolk mixture.
Cooked to just tender, not soft and then glazed with honey and fresh thyme.
Just a little bit of maple syrup brings out the sweet goodness of the sweet potato.
This is a really tasty way to serve olives. The combination of fresh orange slices, lemon slices, and rosemary sprigs is very refreshing.
The honey and olive oil transforms a humble block of cheddar into a very tasty cheese bite-no crackers needed.
Perfect bite with a little gravy. Even better, add this to your slider with a little extra gray on top. Don’t forget the cranberry jelly!
The title describes these perfectly. Easy to roast on a cookie sheet with sugar, cinnamon and other spices both savory and spicy. Warning- these are really addictive!!
Of course we need some greens. These spinach squares are delicious. Another easy recipe.
A delicious plate of sliced apples plated as a turkey and served with a light peanut butter and yogurt dip. Kids love it!
Aunt Kate’s Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, Tiramisu Cupcakes, and Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes complete our small bites meal. Yum!
I’ll be sharing each small bite as its own recipe post so you can try them, save them, and celebrate with your own family.
Stay tuned—they’re on the way.
We will be having a small bites Christmas celebration. Stay tuned for new bite recipes!
May your home be filled with peace and joy this holiday season. May these small bites remind you of His goodness and faithfulness.
“The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands.” Deuteronomy 28:12
To celebrate the 4th of July, I wanted to make a savory red, white, and blue pizza. We always have the strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream flag. I wanted to try something different. And here is the basic recipe for Blueberry Pesto: 1 pint blueberries …
Whenever mom made her potato salad for a party or family dinner, it always disappeared-no matter how much she made. We all love it and I think you will too! You can vary the amount of celery and onion based on your preference. The splash …
This is a beautiful burger, worth the work!
Whether you are grilling for a couple of people or for a bunch, this recipe works because you can prepare the burgers ahead of time and you skip melting the cheese on top at the end. After they are cooked, you can pile them all up on a serving platter without worrying about the cheese sticking together.
And I must say, these burgers are delicious even the next day cold- in a sandwich with a little mayo. So, make extra for an easy weekday meal.
Grilled burgers remind me of summer, and summer, of course, reminds me of the beach.
I love the beach and I love finding treasures there. I found this starfish and I thought I’d share the “story of the starfish.”
An old man walked up a shore littered with thousands of starfish, beached and dying after a storm. A young man was picking them up and flinging them back into the ocean. “Why do you bother?” the old man scoffed. “You’re not saving enough to make a difference.” The young man picked up another starfish and sent it spinning back to the water. “Made a difference to that one!” he said. (Loren Eiseley – “The Star Thrower”)
We can make a difference every day too. And God cares about each one of us and wants to make a difference in our lives too.
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'”
Jeremiah 29:11
This pasta salad is packed with veggies. And flavor! It can be prepared a day in advance, just take it out of the refrigerator an hour before serving and give it a good stir. I sometimes use a bottled vinaigrette dressing to skip one step, …
Aunt Kate was famous for her sweet treats- bread pudding, pound cake, rice pudding, and this delicious carrot cake. It is so moist and tasty that it really doesn’t need the nuts or the frosting, but everyone loves cream cheese frosting, right? This recipes makes …