Christmas 2025

 We celebrated our family Christmas today -- a few days early to allow for other family get togethers.  It was a fantastic day of food and fun.  I am one lucky mom and grammy.  

Today's menu:

Bacon Wrapped Smokies -- a family favorite -- the recipe is already on the blog.

Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Bites -- this was a new one this year, and it was a hit.

Yes, they are as good as they look!

2 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless

3/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 tsp Kosher salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1 lb bacon

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Cut each chicken breast into 4 long strips

Cut each strip into 2" chunks

In a bowl add the brown sugar, salt and pepper

Add the chicken pieces and toss in the brown sugar

Wrap the chicken pieces in 1/3 strip of bacon, secure with a toothpick and place in a baking dish

Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over the bites

Bake for 18 - 20 minutes or until bacon is cooked through and crisp

These were super delicious and got a thumbs up from everyone!

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs -- the recipe is also on the blog.

Greek Salad Bites -- recipe also on the blog.

Super delicious and always a hit.  They just look gorgeous and Christmasy!

Fresh fruit

Fresh Veggy Wreath

Cheese, Cracker and Sausage Tree

It was a very yummy Christmas, and the gifts were great as well.  

It was a wonderful day of family and food.  I sure hope there are many more to come.