Showing posts with label Holiday Dinner Guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday Dinner Guide. Show all posts

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Inspired by Happiness

Three Layered Cakes
*G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y*



I was so excited to try out these gluten-free layered cakes from Inspired by Happiness. They all looked so amazing! They were so delicious, you won't believe they are gluten free. With the holidays coming up these would be perfect to serve guest or bring for the host of your holiday dinner.

My family's favorite is the Dreaming of Strawberries, but we loved them all. The frosting was creamy and delicious. The cake was soft and moist. The strawberry filling in the Dreaming of Strawberries cake was perfect! Some cakes fruit filling is to sweet, way to much sugar! But not this one, this one had just the right amount of sweetness.


A truly delicious & moist chocolate cake with layers of the finest Belgian white chocolate mousse. Topped with decadent chocolate ganache.


A truly delicious cake with cubes of cookies and generous layers of vanilla cream mousse. Smothered with dark chocolate ganache, this cake is so good.



A truly delicious & moist shortcake layered with succulent strawberry fruit filling. Topped with real whipped cream and white chocolatey drizzle.


About the Brand:

The Inspired By Happiness brand is manufactured by The Original Cakerie, a leading manufacturer of desserts for the North American Foodservice and Retail industries. Inspired by Happiness is proud to share the same product standards as The Original Cakerie – using only the highest quality ingredients with an ongoing commitment to ensuring that these ingredients include natural flavours, no artificial colours and trans fat and that our facilities are Kosher and BRC-certified. Additionally, Inspired by Happiness is certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Program (The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness).

You can purchase these cakes or find a store near you here. I received these cakes in exchange for an honest review. Be sure to enter below for a chance to win 3 free cakes!
Inspired By Happiness

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Jennie-o

Jennie-O Turkey
*GI*V*E*A*W*A*Y*


Can you believe the holidays are almost here!? I love everything about this time of year the weather, fashion, THE FOOD! Thanksgiving is a little over a week away, and I have been shopping for all the goodies, as I will be hosting Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner at my house, for my family this year. I got a lot of Jennie-O turkey products in my fridge and freezer. So i'm prepared and ready to cook! You can click here to see all the delicious products by Jennie-O.

I just made Stuffing Stuffed Turkey Burger with Brie, Cranberry, Applewood Bacon, French Fried Onions, and Fried Sage Leaves & Sweet Potato Fries topped with Marshmallow Fluff, Brown Sugar, and Cinnamon with Jennie-O Ground Turkey. The turkey burgers and fries were amazing (recipe below)!! Jennie-O makes high quality, affordable, delicious products that are perfect to serve your family for the holidays and all year round as well.  

Let Jennie-o Help You with Your Holiday Meals

With the Holiday's just around the corner, home cooks across will soon be looking for creative and convenient entertaining solutions to help their families enjoy an unforgettable holiday feast.

In the past, many have relied on crisis hotlines to address the issues that arise when preparing a major holiday fest. However, today the most successful modern hosts take advantage of online resources to avoid entertaining missteps by planning ahead and creating deliciously easy menus sure to impress any guest.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Jennie-O, a trusted ally in the kitchen, is making sure you won’t spend the day tied up on a holiday help line by launching the Jennie-O Holidays and Events Page.

The Jennie-O Oven Ready Turkey is a fool-proof whole turkey that goes straight from the freezer to the over and requires minimal prep and no thawing or handling of raw poultry — it’s truly the perfect solution for first-time hosts or those who simply want an easier entertaining experience this year.


Click here to enter the LIVE with Kelly and Michael Photo-copia contest. Just for entering the contest, you can win $200 and a Jennie-O Oven Ready Turkey The grand prize winner will win $2000 and a Jennie-O Oven Ready Turkey!

I also wanted to share the “What Kind of Holiday Host Are You?” quiz that you can take: Click here, to take the quiz

Be sure to enter my giveaway below for a chance to win six $5 coupons good on any Jennie-O products.

I received coupons to purchase Jennie-O product in exchange for an honest review.

Jennie-O

Turkey Burger with Sweet Potato Fries:


Turkey Burgers

2 lb. ground turkey (93% lean)
4 tbs worcestershire sauce
1 tbs Crushed Red Pepper (or teaspoon for less heat)
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground thyme
2 tsp fresh sage, chopped fine 
16 Fried Whole Sage Leaves (fry in olive oil for a minute or two over medium heat, place on paper towels until they are ready to use)
Sea Salt & Ground Black Pepper to taste
Precooked Stuffing (homemade or 8-10 ounce box)
8 pre-cooked slices applewood bacon
Brie cheese
French Fries Onions
Cranberry Sauce (homemade or canned)
4 tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Buttered and Toasted Rolls

Sweet Potato Fries


4 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons of marshmallow fluff


To make the burgers

Divide the ground turkey into two evenly sized (4 oz.) patties. Scoop about 3 oz. stuffing and flatten on a plate or wax paper. Lay one patty down and place flattened stuffing on top. Place other patty over the stuffing and pinch the edges together so it’s “sealed.”

Season each side of the burger with salt and pepper. Cook the burger in olive oil over medium heat for approximately 4 minutes on each side. Place burgers on a cookie sheet top with Brie cheese and bacon put in pre heated 400 degree oven, until cheese is melted. Place on buttered and toasted roll! Spread cranberry sauce on bottom bun, then add burger. Top the burger with the remaining toppings french fried onions, fried sage leaves and top of bun! Enjoy!

To make fries

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
1. Peel, then cut the potatoes into 1/4″ thin strips, or to your desired thickness and length. Mix all other ingredients (except the marshmallow fluff) together in a large bowl and toss with the potatoes until they are evenly coated.
2. Transfer the potatoes to a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Spread the potatoes in a single layer. 
3. Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes, turning the fries once or twice during that time to cook evenly. May take more or less time, depending on the size and thickness you cut the fries.
Remove once the edges slightly begin to brown and fries begin to crisp. Add a tbs of marshmallow fluff on top of each serving, when they are hot out of the oven.