I love making these candied pecans and have been using this recipe for years and every time I make them I still get a little excited.  I know how easy and delicious they but still everytime I am blown away all over again!! How can a recipe this simple be so good?! Anyway, if you can’t tell, I’m pretty excited to share them with you.

Candied pecans are one of those recipes that seem like they should be a lot of work. They are “fancy” and so people just assume they they are time consuming, but they’re wrong! All you need to make this recipe is a stove top pan, parchment paper and a 5 simple ingriedients and you will be enjoying fresh made candied pecans at home.

The Perfect Gift

These candied pecans make the perfect Christmas gift. I love to include them in all my holiday gift baskets.

Salad Topper & Charcuterie Board Hero

Nuts go to salad and charcuterie like peanut butter goes to jam. It’s like they were made for each other and I can’t wait for you to try these out. My absolute favorite salad to throw these on is one I inspired by my sister in-law Laura and I make it every Christmas.

Raspberry & Goat Cheese Winter Salad

• Spring mix with Arugula
• Cranberry Goat Cheese
• Candied Pecans
• Thinly Sliced Red Onions
• Fresh Raspberries
• Raspberry Vinagarette

There is a reason this recipe for candied pecans went viral!

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Okay Ya’ll, can we just take a minute and talk about this Southern Baked Beans Recipe. It is honestly SO good. So easy, and SO cheap to make.  You’ll be incorporating it into your weekly meal rotation immediately.  Did I mention it has bacon?  #yourewelcome. Every good cook should have at least one baked beans recipe in their cookbook cupboard, and this one is it.

Baked beans have gotten a bad rep and in my opinion they are seriously underrated. Like think about it. They are cheap cheap cheap and with food prices these days, that’s a must. Versatile? Yes ma’am, plus, everyone loves them! They are checking off all the boxes here am I right? Anyway, I think we need to start treating them with the respect and dignity they deserve.  Move over mashed potatoes, beans are here.

I LOVE southern food. Actually, I love all food, but Southern food just hits different. Every dish is so comforting, so satisfying, and it’s ALWAYS made with love.  Dinner around here is sacred. After a long hard day I want a MEAL, and it better be good. These southern baked beans make the cut.

Add these Southern Baked Beans to everything!

Okay, maybe not everything, but almost everything! Here are a few of my favorite pairings.

We make these Southern Baked Beans with my Root Beer Pulled Pork and Classic Creamy Coleslaw trust me, you won’t be sad. They also pair well with BBQ chicken thigh sandwhiches,  Mac and Cheese, cornbread, sausage and mashed potatoes, eggs, and more!

Baked Beans and Pulled Pork are like peanut butter and jam. You can’t have one without the other.

Ingriedients:

• Beans – Don’t be fooled by the store canned beans. These beans are way easier and taste better too. However, if you feel super passionatley about it, feel free to use canned navy beans or soaked dried beans.
• Bacon – Everything is better with bacon. Unless you’re a vegetarian, than skip this part.
• Garlic – Use 4 cloves garlic, minced. I’m a bit of a garlic snob and prefer fresh garlic from the farmers market but grocery store garlic is good too.
• Onion – I use a medium sweet onion. If you don’t have one on hand or are trying to keep the cost down then use a yellow onion.
• Worcestershire sauce – Use Coconut Aminos if sensitive to soy.
• Unsulphured molasses – Adds a sweet, smokey flavor to the cooked beans.
• Brown sugar – Dark, light, golden, use whatever you have on hand. These beans turn out perfect no matter which sugar you choose.
• Liquid Smoke – This is my favorite part of the recipe. It adds the perfect smoky flavor that will transport you right the backyard cookout. I use a hickory flavored liquid smoke 
• Ketchup – Use 1/2 cup of Heinz ketchup in this recipe.
• Yellow mustard – I use 2 tsp. of yellow mustard in this recipe.

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Southern Baked Beans Recipe

This southern baked beans recipe is the perfect side dish for all your family favorites. It's sweet, savory, with a hint of smoky flavour. It will transport you right the family cookout and is an instant favorite!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword baked beans, beans, side dishes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 102kcal

Cost $5

Equipment

• 1 oven proof oval casserole dish or something similar - 2.5 quarts
• 1 frying pan

Ingredients

• 2 cans baked beans, I use Heinz or Bushes tomato base or maple syrup
• 5 strips of bacon, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 sweet onion, diced If you don't have a sweet onion on hand, use yellow
• ½ cup unsulphered molasses
• ½ cup ketchup
• ½ brown sugar
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke
• 2 tbsp Worcestire sauce
• 2 tsp prepared yellow mustard

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325℉
• Pour canned beans into oval oven proof dish
• In a medium pan, fry diced bacon, onion, and garlic. Cook until bacon is crisp and onion is tender. Remove from heat and add to navy beans. (do not drain)
• Add molasses, ketchup, brown sugar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Whisk well. Pour into oval dish with beans and bacon mixture. Stir to combine.
• Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.

Now it’s your turn! Whip up a batch (or five) of this Southern Baked Beans Recipe and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you and I LOVE seeing your photo’s even more. Upload your pictures on social media using #thegoodwivesblog and invite me into your kitchen. Don’t forget to tag @thegoodwife22 

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These Loaded Tater Tot Skewers are the perfect tater tot recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and everything you’ve ever wanted on a potato loaded onto a skewer for easy serving. Sour cream, ranch, bacon, cheese, and more. It’s the perfect game day appetizer or even as a side dish on burger nights. 

I’m just going to come out and say it. I love potatoes. To be honest I love all carbs but potatoes are my favorite. Even as a kid I couldn’t get enough of them. Mashed, fried, roasted or baked, if it’s a potato I am eating it. It’s one of the reasons I could never go Keto. Okay, lets be real there are so many reasons why I could never go keto but we won’t get into that today. I will just say one thing though, a life without carbs is no life at all, but that’s just my two cents.

Anyways, back to potatoes. There is one version of a potato that is so good and in my opinion is severely underrated. THE TATER TOT. Like seriously, they are little nuggets of pure joy and they definitely don’t get the air time they deserve. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and so easy to make. If you love loaded potatoes or even loaded fries you’re going to LOVE these loaded tater tot skewers. Unless of course you don’t like crispy bacon, gooey melted cheese, and all the other deliciousness piled onto each bite. Then you definitely won’t like these at all.

Game Day Tater Tots

I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again. I love football Sundays. There is just something so comforting about knowing that you will spend the day with your family, cheering on your favorite teams, and eating all the good stuff that goes with it. I mean really you can eat anything on Football Sunday and nobody will judge you for it. Except for maybe a salad…. I might judge you for that.  Listen, football is meant to be shared with family and friends and not every recipe is going to be Sunday worthy. It has to be simple, comforting, and easy to pass around. These loaded tater tots make the cut. Loaded tater tot skewers are simple and easy to make, they definitely hit the comfort mark and require zero cutlery. YOU”RE WELCOME.

Loaded Tater Tot Skewers Recipe

You can skip to the printable recipe below but here’s all the goodness with a few tips.

I start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and cooking my tater tots according to the package. While the tater tots are cooking I fry my bacon.

I’m just going to pause here and say something that I feel pretty passionately about. If you’ve been around here for any amount of time then you’ve heard me say this before but I’ll say it again for all the newbies. I NEVER use pre cooked bacon in ANY of my recipes. I’m sorry. Maybe I’m a bit of a bacon snob but in my opinion that stuff has no flavor and you might as well leave it out all together. If you’re going to cook for someone you need to do it with love. Use real bacon.

Okay now that we’ve cleared that up I have my tater tots in the oven and now I’m cooking with love, I mean frying my bacon. Once you’re bacon is done it’s probably time to flip the tater tots. I usually flip them about halfway. I prep all the rest of my ingredients like grate my cheese and chop my green onions and get it all ready to go. Another thing I don’t use is pre shredded cheese. If you need to for time. That’s fine but I don’t like the rubbery taste!

Once your tater tots are done cooking let them cool. Then you can start to skewer them. I put 6 tater tots per skewer. I think 6 is a good amount and my OCD won’t allow me to do 5 so there’s that. But in all honestly it’s your party and you can do as many tater tots per skewer as you want. I should also say that you will want to use the thin skewers for this recipe. Tater tots aren’t huge and the thicker skewers don’t hold up as well.

Loading Up Your Tater Tot Skewers

Alright, now it’s time for some fun. Set your oven to broil and line up your skewers onto a baking sheet. Brush them with ranch dressing and sour cream. I use a little BBQ brush but you can also just spoon a little bit onto each tater tot.

Next add the grated cheese. Go ahead and be generous. Add on your chopped (real) bacon and green onions (If you want to spice them up a bit you could even add on some chopped jalapenos as well!) Make sure you cover every tater tot. When you’re done loading them up, broil them in the oven for 2-3 minutes or just until your cheese is nice and bubbly.  Pay close attention to them they can over cook quickly.

Serve them right away (nobody likes cold tater tots) with a side of sour cream and/or queso cheese for dipping.

That’s it! SO EASY right?? This is why I love this recipe so much. It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s pretty darn appetizing and who doesn’t love a good tater tot recipe? If you’re making these for a crowd simply double the recipe!

Seriously though, you can make these tater tot skewers for any occasion and you can get pretty creative with them. I would love to see what you come up with! Upload your pictures on social media using #thegoodwivesblog or tag me @thegoodwife22 and invite me into your kitchen   I can’t wait to join you and see all your creations!

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Loaded Tater Tot Skewers

These Loaded Tater Tot Skewers are the perfect tater tot recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and everything you’ve ever wanted on a potato loaded onto a skewer for easy serving. Sour cream, ranch, bacon, cheese, and more. It’s the perfect game day appetizer or even as a side dish on burger nights.

Course Appetizer, back to school lunch, lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, cheese, football appetizers, football recipes, game day recipe, green onion, loaded tater tots, ranch, side dishes, sour cream, tater tot, tater tot recipe, tater tot skewers

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

• 15 skewers I suggest using the thinner ones
• 1 package of tater tots or McCain Tasty taters
• 1 cup sour cream You will use some for serving
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• 4-6 slices cooked bacon
• 1 cup shredded marble cheese Generous cup
• ½ cup chopped green onions About 6 shoots
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• Bake your tater tots according to the package directions
• While your tater tots are baking, fry your bacon and set it aside. Once it's cooled chop it into tiny bite sized pieces.
• Grate your cheese (you can also use store bought grated cheese) and thinly slice your green onions
• Once your tater tots have finished baking season them with salt and pepper and let them sit for a few minutes until you they are cool enough to handle them and you can skewer them. Don't leave them to long though!
• Turn your oven up to broil
• Place 6 tater tots onto each skewer leaving space at each end for handling and line the skewers onto a baking sheet
• Brush each skewer with sour cream and ranch dressing
• Then top each skewer with a generous amount of shredded cheese. Make sure to cover each tater tot.
• Next add your chopped bacon and sliced green onions
• Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes. Keep a very close eye on them!
• Serve immediately with a side of sour cream for dipping

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 This recipe for bacon cheddar egg muffins is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy families on the go. Filled with eggs, bacon, cheese, and spinach, they are a healthy, low carb option, gluten free, and  perfect for school days, sports, or even just a quick and easy snack.

First of all I should probably address the elephant in the room. Otherwise known as my 7 month hiatus. The truth is I went back to work full time (insert cry emoji here) and then both of my boys played competitive baseball all summer. It’s been crazy, it’s been wild, my house is a disaster, and we probably ate way to many hot dogs but here I am. To be honest, this might be the first time I have actually sat down at the computer in months. Needless to say that I have MISSED my creative outlet. And I have really missed you! I can’t wait to show you everything I have been working on.

I am obsessed with this recipe. Listen, mornings around here are crazy and as much as I would love to make my kids a wonderfully home-cooked nutritious breakfasts every morning – ain’t nobody got time for that. Let’s be real. Most days I am lucky if I even get out of the house without bribing by 3 year-old with chocolate, so these egg bites literally save me. They are so yummy, SO EASY and the kids love them. #yourwelcome. Seriously though, you can make a whole bunch at a time and they store super well in the fridge or freezer.

If you are looking for a quick and healthy breakfast that even your kids will love then look no further. These egg muffins are filled with bacon, cheese, spinach, and seasoned to perfection. They are grab and go, take only a minute to heat, and the kids can literally eat them on the way out the door. Did I mention they are low carb, naturally gluten free, and high in protein? When you get to your late 30’s things like that really start to excite you.

I use these egg muffin for everything! Obviously breakfast is a given but you can also save these for a quick and healthy protein snack when the kids have sports (which in my case is everyday),  I love using them for bridal brunches, they look super cute on breakfast charcuterie boards, and they are a perfect after school snack!

How To Store and Reheat Your Egg Muffins

When I make this egg muffin recipe I usually double or triple it. A because there are a boat load of us that live here, and B why not make a bunch all at once? Once they are cooked and cooled I will put them in a large freezer bag in the fridge and the kids can grab them whenever they need a quick breakfast or a snack. To reheat them just microwave for 30 seconds! You can store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.

These egg muffins also freeze super well. Just place them in a freezer bag and freeze them for up to 3 months. To reheat frozen egg muffins just microwave for about 90 seconds.

What Else Can I Add To My Egg Muffins?

One of the reasons I love these egg muffins is because they are so versatile. The options are literally endless! As long you have your eggs, milk, and seasonings in the bowl you can pretty much do whatever you want. Here’s a few suggestions to get you started

• use egg whites for a healthier version and replace the cheddar with feta. Add some roasted red peppers and onions
• steamed broccoli, bacon, cheddar (love this one)
• instead of cooked bacon try cooked crumbled breakfast sausage, ham, or chorizo
• for veggies try adding tomatoes, onions, green or red peppers, mushrooms (if your crazy), cooked hash browns, or even jalapeños for a kick
• and of course CHEESE. Swap the marble cheese for old cheddar, Monterey jack, swiss, feta, or even gouda!

Seriously though, you can get pretty creative when you make them and I would love to see what you come up with! Upload your pictures on social media using #thegoodwivesblog and invite me into your kitchen  

Some Tips For Making Egg Muffins

• make a double batch
• grease your muffin pan
• only fill your cups 2/3 of the way full
• do not use paper liners
• transfer to a cooling rack immediately to prevent deflating (this one is huge!)

Alright, now go and make these egg muffins! Don’t forget to think of me when you have all that extra time in the morning to actually do your eye liner or drink a hot cup of coffee. Send me a virtual high five when you realize that yes your kids will actually eat the spinach in them and don’t forget to tag me in your posts

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Bacon Cheddar Egg Muffins

These bacon cheddar egg muffins are the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy families on the go. Filled with bacon, cheese, and spinach they are perfect for school days, sports, or even just a quick and easy snack.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, Bacon Cheddar Egg Muffins, breakfast, breakfast recipe, cheese, egg muffin recipe, egg muffins, egg recipe, eggs, gluten free, low carb, spinach

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 12 egg muffins

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon cooked & chopped
• 9 eggs beaten
• ¾ cup chopped spinach
• 3 tbsp. milk
• 3/4 cup cheese, marble or cheddar grated
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375°
• Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin tray with margarine or cooking spray
• In a large mixing bowl add your eggs, chopped spinach, milk, grated cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and mix well
• Divide egg mixture into muffin cups equally. Be careful not to over fill them as they will rise.
• Bake for about 20 minutes until the egg muffins are risen and cooked through. If the top of the eggs are still a bit runny you can broil on high for a minute. Be careful not to over cook them though.
• Once cooked move them to a cooling rack immediately to prevent sweating or deflating.
• Serve immediately or store in a Ziploc bag in the fridge for 5 days or in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Looking for breakfast inspiration? Try these

• Easy Breakfast Waffles
• Breakfast Charcuterie Board 
• Chocolate Buttermilk Banana Bread Muffins 

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Love is in the air. Especially with this Valentine’s Day Breakfast Charcuterie Board. It’s all things sweet and savory and I am just going to put it this out there, breakfast is the new dinner. Am I right?

Don’t just save this board for Valentine’s Day. Make this charcuterie board for Anniversaries, Bridal Showers, Girls Weekends & more! 

Seriously though, if you haven’t figured out what you’re doing this Valentine’s Day then you really need to jump on the Valentine’s Day Breakfast Charcuterie board bandwagon. If you’re like me then you’re probably thinking okay, you had me at charcuterie. Honestly though, that should be a Hallmark Valentine’s Day card.

Before we get started on all things charcuterie, I feel like I need to be honest about something here. I have never really cared much for Valentine’s Day. Honestly, I never felt the need to make a big deal about it and if it went away completely I probably wouldn’t care. I should also say that I got married on Valentine’s Day. Confusing right?! Okay, now before your imagination starts to go wild and you picture some cheesy wedding with cinnamon hearts and chocolate everywhere, I’m going to stop you right there. We had none of that. It was actually a complete accident that we even booked it that day. We needed a Saturday in February and we wanted a long weekend that worked for both Canada and the US. Valentine’s Day just happened to be that Saturday. I did however have BBQ sauce fountain’s. It was a southern BBQ themed wedding with fried chicken, brisket, jumbo sized meatballs and more. It was all things Laila and all things amazing!!! Best wedding I have ever been to.

Valentine’s Day Reminds Me To Take A Minute

So if I don’t care for Valentine’s day then why did I do a Valentine’s Day Breakfast post? Because while I don’t care for Valentine’s Day, I do care for marriage. I know how important it is to invest in your spouse and to invest in your relationship. I also know that it’s really really hard to do these days. With work, and kids, and life, it can seem next to impossible to set aside time just for each other.  So, if society is going to set one day aside that reminds to take a minute and reflect on our relationships and marriage than I have to support that. Cue Valentine’s Day Breakfast Charcuterie now.

I love charcuterie. In fact I do it so much I have started using the word as a verb. Hi I’m Laila, would you like to charcuterie with me? Honestly though, the idea of sitting around and snacking on all kinds of yummy things is right up my alley, and creating these boards just gets me EXCITED. EVERYONE does the Valentine’s day dinner. We get it, its great. But why not mix it up a little and have a Valentine’s Day breakfast too? If you can’t get away from the kids, include them! My kids  actually loved eating this breakfast charcuterie board and it was a special treat to be able to do it together!

How To Make A Valentine’s Breakfast Charcuterie Board

Making a charcuterie board is super easy. There really is no right or wrong way to do it. You just need a nice board and a variety of yummy things to put on it. Seriously, it’s that easy. For this Valentine’s Day Breakfast Charcuterie board I tried to keep with the theme of sweet and savory.

I knew when I started making this board that I had to include Belgian waffles and chocolate covered strawberries. It just sounded like love to me. I have never made chocolate covered strawberries before, but when I saw how outrageously expensive they were, I was definitely going to learn to make them. I’m SO glad I did because they were SO EASY!!! Full disclosure, the first batch I made my toddler ate when I was in the other room, and the second batch I made I set the microwave on fire because I left the chocolate in to long. But hey, I promised to always keep it real with you and if you can avoid those two mishaps you’ll be fine.

How To Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Start with some fresh strawberries. Wash them and dry them really well. You’ll want to make sure the leaves are nice and green.

Next, line a baking sheet with some wax paper. Place a cup or two of semi sweet chocolate chips into a small, fairly deep microwave safe bowl and melt the chocolate. It’s best to go in 20-30 second intervals depending on your microwave. I take it out, stir it and place it back in for 20 seconds at a time.

Grab a strawberry and dip it into the melted chocolate, kinda rolling it around to coat it evenly then hold it over the bowl twirling it a bit to get the excess chocolate off. Place it onto your baking sheet to set and voila, chocolate covered strawberries!

Valentine’s Day Breakfast Idea’s

Like I said, you can pretty much include anything on the board and it’s acceptable but here’s what I put on mine

Belgian Waffles

I used these Oakrun  Belgian Waffles that I got at Costco because A.  I was constrained for time and B. their Belgian Waffles are delicious but if you’d rather make your own this is my FAVE waffle recipe!

Chocolate Covered Bacon

Yes, you heard that right. Chocolate covered bacon.  Honestly, I didn’t start out to include it but I had some chocolate leftover from the strawberries and my husband suggested it. I’m SO glad he did because it honestly took the board to the next level. I dipped half the bacon in chocolate and then sprinkled it with sea salt. It was the PERFECT addition to this Valentine’s Day charcuterie board and I’m telling you, chocolate covered bacon can put any man in the mood.

Fresh Fruit

I’ve already went into detail about the need for chocolate covered strawberries but I also wanted to include some fresh fruit. I opted for raspberries and blueberries because they are A. pretty and B. easy to eat and I also included some of my famous canned peaches that I made this past summer to give the board a pop of color.

Deviled Eggs

I knew when I started out making this breakfast board that I wanted to include eggs on it. You can really have them anyway and the board will still look good but I opted to go with deviled eggs because I felt like they were a bit fancier and took the board up a notch!

Fresh Pastries

I feel like you really need to include some fresh pastries. There were no shortage of valentines themed donuts and cookies around and honestly I just couldn’t resist. I went with cinnamon buns as well because lets be honest, they are life.

Yogurt

I added a bowl of yogurt to the board as well just to have some lighter options. It was actually really good paired with the fruit and I think the board would’ve been too heavy without it!

Macaroons

I honestly don’t this breakfast charcuterie board would have come out as pretty as it did without these macaroons. I LOVE them!!! Now let me just take a minute to say that there is no way I could’ve made these macs. And the ONLY place I will ever get my macs from is Love and Sugar Bake Shop.  Steph is seriously one of the most talented people I know and her macaroons are LIFE. If you have not eaten one of her macaroons yet then you need to stop what you’re doing right now and go and get one. Eating one (or 5) is like therapy for the soul.

Valentine’s Day Breakfast

Serve this breakfast board with two big glasses of prosecco and some coffee with 40 creek cream liquor (my fave!!) and watch the world fade away. If you can get your hands on the Nanaimo forty creek then do it. It is so good.

You can also make this board for Anniversaries, Bridal Showers, Bachelorette parties and more!

Don’t just save all the breakfast charcuterie love for Valentine’s Day. These boards would be SUPER cute for a girls weekend breakfast, an anniversary celebration or even a bridal shower brunch.

Alright, now that you have all the Valentine’s Day Breakfast inspiration you need, go out and create your own! As always I love to hear from you and I LOVE to see your creations. Upload your pictures on social media using #thegoodwivesblog and invite me into your kitchen  

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These are seriously the only Football RECIPES you will ever need. From appetizers to mains every one of them has been tested until perfection and these game day recipes will make for the perfect football feast. I promise you, make these recipes and it won’t matter who wins the game. Your food will be the star of the show.

I am SO excited about this post guys. There is just something magical that happens when you mix football and food together. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Not just any food though. FOOTBALL FOOD.  You can’t just serve any food at a game day party. You need a tried, tested and true football recipe. It’s gotta be cheesy and messy, hearty and tasty, with at least one that goes in a crock pot. Maybe even two if your really committed. The kind of food that feels like a big hug for your soul. THAT’S football food.

I’m just here for the food

I’m going to say something shocking… Are you ready for it? Okay. I don’t have a favorite NFL team. That’s right, I really don’t care who wins the Super Bowl and when the game is on I will just decide then and there who I am cheering for. Now, I know that is hard to wrap your head around but I am honestly just here for the food. Which should actually bring you some comfort because you can be sure that if I share a football recipe, then you know it’s going to be good.

GAME DAY RECIPES

Millionaires Dip

I chose to start with this recipe because it’s literally the best dip you will ever eat. Even if this was the only game day recipe you ever made, you would still be winning. I honestly can’t even find the words to describe how yummy this dip is. You’re just going to have to make it.

It’s soooo warm and cheesy, loaded with shredded cheese, green onions, bacon, and oven roasted jalapeño peppers, Every bite is like a big hug for your soul.  FULL MILLIONAIRES DIP RECIPE HERE.

Award Winning Super Bowl Chili

Okay, here’s your first crock pot game day recipe. Guys this chili is amaaaazing. I know the title is a bit much, but it actually is award winning Super Bowl chili and I just thought you should know.

If you’re looking for an easy chili recipe this isn’t it. If you’re looking for a deliciously sweet and spicy, wow all your guests, show stopping chili than look no further. I’ve always said that you get out what you put in and this chili is proof of that. Full Award Winning Super Bowl Chili Recipe Here.

Smoky Meatballs

These meatballs have gone Pinterest Viral and have been pinned over 3K times. AND FOR GOOD REASON! They are SO GOOD! They taste like they’ve been slow cooked in a smoker all day which is why we call them smoky meatballs, and they will fill your home with a sweet smoky BBQ aroma that will have you dreaming of a backyard cookout. These meatballs are made larger than frozen meatballs and once you make these I can pretty much guarantee you will never go back to frozen meatballs again. You will definitely want to include these in your game day recipe menu.

Another pro? They make soooo many meatballs (20-24 servings!) FULL SMOKY MEATBALLS RECIPE HERE

Loaded Tater Tot Skewers

These Loaded Tater Tot Skewers are the perfect tater tot recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and everything you’ve ever wanted on a potato loaded onto a skewer for easy serving. Sour cream, ranch, bacon, cheese, and more. It’s the perfect game day appetizer or even as a side dish on burger nights.

The Best Mac and Cheese Recipe EVER

This bacon and chorizo mac and cheese recipe really is The Best Mac and Cheese Recipe EVER. And I would know! Because 1. I love mac and cheese and 2. I have been perfecting this recipe for years.

The first thing I should say about this mac and cheese recipe is that it’s not for the calorie counters. Weight Watchers would not approve and if you’re looking for a skinny healthy version this is not it.

BUT, if you’re looking for a home cooked, southern comfort, Sunday dinner kinda mac and cheese, the kind that warms your soul, then this is it. This mac and cheese is so cheesy and so good you’ll be making it on the regular. The secret? BACON and smoked CHORIZO. This has Super Bowl written all over it. Oh man, I am getting excited just thinking about it! You can totally leave out the bacon and chorizo but I say don’t do it.  FULL MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE HERE

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

And here’s the reason you need another crockpot when planning your menu. There are just too many crockpot game day recipes to choose only one! This pulled pork is EASY (like stupid easy) and you can make it the day before. Slow cooked overnight in a secret ingredient and then served piled high onto a fresh Kaiser bun it’s a winning game day recipe for sure. When making this recipe for football, I use mini slider buns or mini brioche buns. You don’t want to fill up on big sandwiches when there is so many more tasty things to add to your plate. FULL SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK RECIPE HERE.

Cheesy Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls

Oh baby I love football recipes! You’re going to love these cheesy garlic butter crescent rolls. They are so good!! I guarantee it will be difficult for you not to eat the whole darn pan before anyone else gets their hands on them.

A deliciously cheesy version of garlic bread with cheese only better. These crescents are brushed with garlic butter, layered with cheese and then rolled up and baked to perfection. Buttery and cheesy they are the ultimate comfort food. FULL CHEESY GARLIC BUTTER CRESCENT ROLLS RECIPE HERE. 

Game Day Football Recipes – Optional Add On’s

Alright, this is a full menu and I know you’re probably thinking I am going over board here but really you can never have to many options when it comes to football recipes. Here are some optional but totally necessary add on’s

• chicken wings
• veggie tray
• corn chips served with guacamole and salsa
• Mozzarella Sticks (make these in your air fryer!)
• Cupcakes (You need a little sweet treat at the end!)

Don’t forget to set up the decor!

I hope you love these game day recipes as much as I do. As always I love to hear from you and I LOVE to see your creations. Upload your pictures on social media using #thegoodwivesblog and invite me into your kitchen  

Laila

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Oh baby you’re going to love these cheesy garlic butter crescent rolls. They are so good!! I guarantee it will be difficult for you not to eat the whole darn pan before anyone else gets their hands on them.

Warm and buttery with just the right amount of cheese and garlic, they will quickly become a family favorite. Just when you thought crescents couldn’t get any better.

Keep things simple with these easy cheesy garlic butter crescents

I like to keep things simple. As a mom of four I don’t have time for complicated recipes, and even if I did, there are some things that just don’t need to be complicated. Which is another reason why I love these cheesy garlic butter croissants. They are SO EASY to make.

Sure you could spend hours making your own crescent dough, we spent half of 2020 perfecting our dough recipes anyway, BUT WHY? Pillsbury crescent rolls are cheap, easy, and delicious. It’s a win win for everyone.

How to make cheesy garlic butter crescent rolls

To make these cheesy garlic butter crescent rolls you will only need a few things;

• small saucepan
• baking sheet
• parchment paper (optional)
• cheese grater
• basting brush (optional)
• garlic press (optional

To start preheat your oven to 375° and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.  If you don’t have parchment paper that’s fine, I just find that it’s easier for clean up and it keeps the crescents from getting to brown on the bottom. 

Next, lets make the garlic butter! Add your butter, garlic, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper to a medium sauce pan and cook over low heat until the butter has melted (about 2 min). Remove from heat and set aside. Doesn’t it smell amazing!!

Okay, now open your crescent rolls and gently separate them by the perforated edges. Try not to ruin the shape of them. Then lay them on the baking sheets. They should look something like this.

Next, brush them with a generous amount of garlic butter. Don’t be shy here, the more butter the better.

Then add the cheese.

Now roll them up and brush with more garlic butter.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through and nice and golden brown on top. Brush them with more garlic butter and serve warm.

Eat these crescent rolls with EVERYTHING!

You can pretty much eat these cheesy garlic butter crescent rolls with anything but they are just as good on their own too! Make a bunch for your next game day party or get together and watch the crowd go wild. You need to make this garlic butter cheesy crescent rolls recipe!! Here are a few of our favorite things to make with these crescents.

Pizza

Seriously, who doesn’t love garlic bread with cheese when they are eating pizza? The two go hand in hand, Literally! Don’t waste your money on those carboard garlic bread impersonators on your next pizza order. Whip these up instead. If you’re looking for a  yummy pizza recipe try these Easy Tortilla Pizza’s.  We often make these for a fun dinner activity because the kids love choosing their toppings and making their own pizzas!

Soup

Now, if you’ve read any of my soup recipes then you already know that I am a firm believer in serving a super yummy bread with my soup and these cheesy garlic butter crescent rolls are a perfect match. If you’re looking for a great soup try this recipe for  Harvest Soup I promise, you won’t be disappointed. The pictures aren’t the greatest (I love food not food photography) but trust me, this soup is a winner!!

Lasagna 

Alright, This one is pretty obvious. I feel like you HAVE to have garlic bread with lasagna otherwise what are you even doing with your life?

Pasta

Okay, I know that lasagna is technically pasta but I feel like that was a category all on it’s own. There are SO many different pasta recipes and you can pretty much justify eating garlic bread with every single one of them. If you’re looking for a new twist on pasta though try this Chicken Caesar Pasta. Spoiler alert, there is bacon. You’re welcome.

Appetizers

These Cheesy Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls make the perfect appetizer. They are quick and easy so your not stressed while entertaining, and every LOVES them.

If you need another amazing appetizer you need to check out this Millionaire’s Dip. It’s soooo warm and cheesy, loaded with shredded cheese, green onions, bacon, and oven roasted jalapeño peppers. Every bite is like is big hug for your soul and I can’t wait for you to try it.

Now it’s your turn! Whip up a batch (or five) of these cheesy garlic butter crescent rolls and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you and I LOVE seeing your photo’s even more. Upload your pictures on social media using #thegoodwivesblog and invite me into your kitchen  

Laila

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Cheesy Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls

A deliciously cheesy version of garlic bread with cheese only better. These crescents are brushed with garlic butter, layered with cheese and then rolled up and baked to perfection. Buttery and cheesy they are the ultimate comfort food.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Keyword cheese, cheesy garlic bread recipe, crescent roll, garlic bread, garlic butter, garlic knots, pillsbury crescent roll

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1 package Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
• 1 cup butter
• 1 tbsp garlic minced
• 1 tsp. garlic salt
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• ¾ cup marble cheese grated
• a pinch of pepper

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• Open your crescent rolls and unroll them onto your baking sheet separating the perforated edges
• In a medium saucepan combine your butter, garlic, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Brush your crescents with a generous amount of garlic butter
• Add a layer of cheese
• Roll your crescents and then brush again with garlic butter
• Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown
• Brush with more garlic butter and serve warm

Need a little dinner inspiration? Check out some of these recipes!

Turkey Meatballs Stuffed with Cheese 

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork 

The Best Mac and Cheese Recipe EVER

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OMG guys this baked dip!!! IT IS SO GOOD! I really tried to come up with a name other than Millionaire’s Dip but I simply couldn’t. Nothing else could portray the fact that when you eat this dip you feel like a million bucks. Seriously.

It’s soooo warm and cheesy, loaded with shredded cheese, green onions, bacon, and oven roasted jalapeño peppers. Every bite is like is big hug for your soul and I can’t wait for you to try it.

Game Day Approved Dip

January sucks. If we’re being honest I think we can all agree on that. Christmas is over and it’s cold and cheap and everyone is trying to get skinny. We’re on lockdown, we traded our baked brie in for salad and to be honest we need a little something to look forward to. Cue awesome Millionaire’s Dip now. That and I really wanted to step up my Super Bowl game this year. Like I said, I need something to look forward to, I think we all do.

You can pretty much guarantee an afternoon of food and fun every Sunday for the entire month of January, and of course Super Bowl Sunday in February, and that is a whole lot better than nothing. If you’re like me and don’t understand a thing about the actual game of football that’s okay, I don’t think anyone will have a problem if you show up to the Super Bowl party with a shirt that says “I’m just here for the food.”

Football and food go hand in hand around here (okay, food and anything go hand in hand around here) but I promise you, make this dip for your next game day party (or not party) and you and everyone else will be so glad you did.

Tips for making Millionaire’s Dip

This recipe is pretty straight forward and doesn’t really require a lot of effort but there are a few things worth mentioning. Especially regarding the jalapeños!

When working with jalapeño’s ALWAYS wear gloves. Trust me! I keep a box of medical gloves in my laundry room specifically for chopping jalapeños. I may or may not have made the mistake of using my bare hands once and then touching my face and eyes. Let me just say that it was a horrible experience and I will never EVER forget the gloves again. Learn from my mistake!

You can also control the heat of this dip by how you handle the jalapeños. Scrape out all the seeds and rinse the peppers before baking and you will have no heat at all. If you want the dip to have a bit of a kick then leave a few of the seeds in there and don’t rinse! The actual peppers aren’t spicy. Jalapeños actually get all their heat from the seeds!

Another thing to note is that you will want to start out with your cream cheese at room temperature. So if you can, take it out a few hours before your ready to use it. If you forget you can also unwrap the cream cheese and microwave for 15-20 seconds.

Making Millionaire’s Dip

Wait until you see how easy this baked dip is. To start pan fry your bacon and set it aside. Next, preheat your oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with tin foil. Slice your jalapeños lengthwise and remove the seeds (See my tips above regarding the seeds). Arrange them on your baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Roast them in the oven for 20 minutes turning once halfway.

While your jalapeños are roasting, beat your cream cheese in a medium size mixing bowl until smooth. I use my kitchen aid hand held mixer. Next add in your mayo (HELLMANNS all the way) and your shredded cheese and sliced green onions. Once your jalapeños have cooled, chop them up and add them to the mixture. Mix well with a spatula, and pour into a small baking dish and top with chopped bacon. Bake until warm and bubbly.

The Perfect Appetizer

Everyone LOVES baked dip. It’s the perfect appetizer for any occasion and you can literally pair it with anything! It’s good served hot, warm, and cool so you can put it out and forget about it. Although from my experience this dip won’t be around long enough to get cool!

Here are some of my favorite dippers for this baked dip!

• baked pita’s, if you have an air fryer you can cut up some pita bread into triangles, brush with olive oil and salt and throw in for a few minutes per side, and if you don’t have an air fryer you seriously need to get one.
• toasted baguettes, again, cut up some fresh bread from the bakery, spread with butter and salt and throw into the air fryer or oven for a few minutes per side.
• tortilla chips
• plain chips
• Ritz crackers

The possibilities for this dip are endless!

Pair this Millionaire’s Dip with these awesome sides for a killer Game Day or Super Bowl Party Menu

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Millionaire's Dip

This warm and cheesy dip is so good you'll feel like a million bucks with every bite! Cream cheese and mayo loaded with shredded cheese, green onions, roasted jalapeños, and topped with bacon, each bite feels like a big hug for your soul. Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, toasted baguettes or even crackers or plain chips. This is definitely a crowd pleasing appetizer that everyone will love!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Appetizers, bacon, Baked Dip, cheese, cheese dip, Dip, game day appetizers, mayonnaise, Millionaire's Dip, party food, roasted jalapenos, Super Bowl Food, Super Bowl Recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

• 8oz or 250g cream cheese softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup marble cheese shredded
• 3-4 jalapeño peppers sliced lengthwise, seeds removed
• 4 green onions sliced thinly
• 6-8 slices of bacon cooked
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• a pinch of salt

Instructions

Roasting Your Jalapenos

• Preheat oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with foil.
• Slice your jalapeño peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place them onto your baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with a sprinkle of salt. Bake for 20 minutes turning once halfway.
• Set aside to cool.

  Once cooled, chop into small bite sized pieces.

Preparing the Dip

• In a medium mixing bowl beat your cream cheese until smooth. Add in your mayonnaise, shredded cheese, green onion, and chopped jalapenos, Mix well.
• Pour into a small oven proof baking dish (or pie plate if you don't have one) and top with chopped bacon. Bake for 10 minutes until bubbly and heated through.

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Ya’lllll this recipe!!! This recipe for How To Make Slow Cooker Pulled Pork has been years in the making and I can honestly say that it is now perfected. No more tweaking necessary, it’s simply perfect. Served with a side of my homemade classic creamy coleslaw (a must) and some southern baked beans, it’s SO GOOD! I usually serve it piled high on a fresh Kaiser, then throw some baked beans on and finally, finish with a dollop of coleslaw. It makes a messy, but totally worth it sandwich fit for the south. And just wait until you see how EASY it is! You’re welcome.

I LOVE southern barbecue. Anyone who knows me, even just a little bit, can attest to the fact that I’m all things southern. My wedding was Southern BBQ (and it was amazing) and I don’t think I need to remind you of my love for fried chicken and white gravy. What can I say, It’s just the way God made me. SO, when I post a recipe for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork you can feel pretty confident that it’s going to be a good one. And it is. I can’t wait for you to try it.

Imagify

This pulled pork recipe has all the feels of a small town BBQ joint without the drive or the prices. It’s a feel good in your soul recipe that your family will actually love, and the rub is so simple, yet it gives you all the flavor a pork rub should. I’m even going to share with you my SECRET INGREDIENT so stay tuned for that.

How do you make slow cooker pulled pork?

I’m glad you asked. When making pulled pork, it all starts with the right cut of meat. For this recipe you will definitely want to use the pork shoulder/butt. I know it’s super confusing, but if it says pork butt, it’s actually pork shoulder. Which is weird to me but oh well. To be honest, because it’s being done in the slow cooker, you can probably get away with some other cuts of pork too but if you have the option though, 100% get the bone-in pork shoulder. It has a good amount of fat marbling which will make it oh so good, and will prevent it from drying out. I’ve also just made this recipe 100 different ways and the pork shoulder is always the best so don’t fight it.

You’ll also want to have a GOOD pork rub! Seriously, This rub has SO MUCH FLAVOUR! I love brown sugar on pork and the chili powder, onion, and garlic powder are the perfect balance for it. When you sear your pork the smells are heavenly. It might just be my favorite part.

This recipe is best made OVERNIGHT.

Which is amazing because you basically go to sleep and wake up with dinner ready. It’s the perfect, my kids have hockey, ballet, and a birthday party day recipe because you literally come home and it’s ready. I always start it after dinner and let it cook overnight. In the morning I quickly shred it, throw it back into the slow cooker with a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce (which btw is the BEST BBQ SAUCE) and away we go. We come home to dinner ready and the house smells AMAZING! Did I mention waking up to the smell of pulled pork is actually glorious!

What’s the secret ingredient?

Drum roll please…. ROOT BEER SODA! That’s right, root beer! I don’t know why but it’s SO GOOD. I’ve tried other soda’s but it’s just not the same. Of course searing the pork shoulder locks in all that flavor and having an amazing rub helps too, but slow cooking it in root beer just seals the deal. Trust me on this one. Use the root beer!

This recipe is great for a crowd and you can use slider buns and have guests make their own mini sandwiches. If you’re serving to a crowd don’t forget the corn bread!

Got leftover pulled pork? Try throwing it on top of some mac and cheese or making a pulled pork pizza! Use sweet baby rays for the base, throw on some pizza mozzarella, caramelized onion and green peppers pop it in the oven. It’s a super yummy weeknight dinner.

Alright, let’s do this!

Now it’s your turn! make this pulled pork recipe and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you and I LOVE seeing your photo’s even more. Upload your pictures on social media using #thegoodwivesblog and invite me into your kitchen. Don’t forget to tag @thegoodwife22 

Need a little dinner inspiration? Try these

SMOKY MEATBALLS

AWARD WINNING SUPERBOWL CHILI 

CAJUN SHRIMP FOIL PACKETS

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I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone that this Halloween is going to look different this year. But to be honest with you, I’m kind of excited about it. Which is why I couldn’t wait to share my Tricks & Treats For The Best Halloween At Home.

Now, some of you might be thinking woah woah woah, Halloween hasn’t even been cancelled yet, (unless of course you’re in L.A. and then this post is super timely for you) but I’m just going to go ahead and say that it probably will be and even if it isn’t, my kids won’t be participating. The whole idea of trick or treating at peoples houses with covid lurking around just freaks me out. That’s not to say we won’t be having THE BEST HALLOWEEN EVER though! Because we will be. And I am SUPER excited about it. Can’t you tell?

Halloween will look different this year, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be fun!

If you know me than you know I do Halloween right. We almost always have a massive party and order Jack-O-Lantern shaped pizzas, we drink copious amounts of hot chocolate with 40 creek liquor (adults only) and then hit the streets trying to keep track of the 30 plus kids in tow. It’s amazing and we love every bit of it. Okay, there was one year we set the driveway on fire with a faulty smoke machine and that wasn’t the greatest but everything else is fantastic. Just because Covid sucks and everything is different doesn’t mean we can’t have a good time. We’re not about to let it ruin our fun and you shouldn’t either. Halloween is on a Saturday this year which means we can start the celebrations early and make an entire day out of it! I can’t wait!!

Alright, here are my tricks and treats (that’s good isn’t it!) for having the best Halloween at home. Heck we’re going to have so much fun my kids may never trick or treat again. Don’t forget to  dress up! 

Okay, let’s get into it!

1. Have a campfire cookout

We recently converted our backyard gas fire pit to a wood burning firepit and we have been loving it! It’s been so much fun sitting around the fire roasting marshmallows and drinking hot chocolate, and I couldn’t think of a funner (yes I make up words) night than Halloween to have a campfire cookout. Y’all already know I’m all about the food and no Halloween campfire would be complete without roasting some mummy dogs over the fire, followed by a delicious Reese’s peanut butter or even better CARAMILK smore.

To make mummy dogs you need the following;

• campfire skewers
• hot dogs
• Pillsbury crescent rolls
• candy eyes

Place  hot dogs onto campfire skewer and unroll the crescent rolls and press the perforated edges together. Cut the dough into 14 inch strips

Wrap the dough around the hotdogs and roast over the fire until cooked. Add candy eyes (if you can wait that long!) ENJOY!

Can’t have a campfire cookout? There are still lots of fun foods you can make at home like my JACK-O-LANTERN cheese burgers and my MONSTER KRISPIES for dessert! The point is, have fun with your food! You can check out lots of great Halloween Food options here!

2. Have a  Halloween Candy Hunt

Another plus about having Halloween at home? You get to pick your own candy. No more nasty toffee’s at the bottom of the loot bag or licorice and lollipops. I’m talking bags of chocolate and chips. Pure joy. This year I will be buying a few boxes of my (yes my) favorite candy and hiding it around the house and yard. Who doesn’t love running around the house for chocolate? To be honest not having to spend the night outside in the freezing cold and almost always rain is sounding better and better. You know I’m right. If I am feeling really awesome, I may even do a little Halloween scavenger hunt too.

3. Play Some Fun Games

After stuffing your face with way to much chocolate there’s no doubt the kids will have some energy to burn off.  Why not play some fun games. I’ve got my 7 year old here to help me with this one and here are some of his suggestions.

Bobbing For Apples

This is a classic fall game and kids absolutely love it. It requires nothing but a bucket of water, enough apples to fill the top and a bunch of kids (and adults) willing to get there face soaking wet. The object of the game is to try to get the apples using only your teeth. No hands aloud!

Mummy Wrap

All you need for this one is some toilet paper. Which may be hard to find… But if you have some to spare, this one is a big hit with the kids.

Break up into teams of two or more (you can also play individually) set a timer and whoever can wrap themselves in the most toilet paper before time runs out (and look like the best mummy) wins!

Halloween Balloon Stomp 

This one might just be my favorite! Before inflating your balloons, fill them with some candy or other treats. Once inflated, have the kids draw spooky faces on them and put them all in the backyard. When ready, release the kids to run and stomp all the balloons in the backyard to claim the candy inside! It’s a lot of fun and you’ll have a hard time sitting this one out.

4. Halloween Candy Cupcake Decorating

Just in case you didn’t get enough sugar today I’m throwing in this super fun activity. Why? Because 1. It’s super fun. And 2, who doesn’t love cupcakes. Besides, it’s still way less candy then they would get trick or treating and it’s a holiday so calories don’t count. You’re Welcome.

I would bake the cupcakes the night before and then let let the kids do the icing and decorating the next day. Some fun toppings include;

• green, orange, red, black icing (get white and use food coloring
• Halloween sprinkles
• candy eyeballs
• candy corn
• Halloween candy

You get the idea. This will be a deliciously (messy) but super fun activity. Could Halloween at home get any better?

5. Watch scary movies in your P.J.’s

Just when you thought Halloween at home couldn’t get any better it does! After a full day of family fun, unwind with a big bowl of popcorn (don’t forget to add the M&M’s) and watch some scary movies. Pj’s are a must. Now when I say scary movies what I really mean is not scary movies because I can’t actually handle scary movies. But you get the idea. My kids will tell you that EVERY year I make them watch Hocus Pocus with me. It’s my all time FAVORITE Halloween movie and if you haven’t seen it then a. where have you been living and b.  you need to go and order it right now.

Here’s a few classic family Halloween movies you might enjoy

1. Hocus Pocus (obviously)
2. Casper
3. The Addams Family
4. Beetlejuice 
5. The Nightmare Before Christmas
6. Monster House
7. The Haunted Mansion
8. Goosebumps 
9. Are You Afraid Of The Dark
10. Double Double Toil and Trouble

In case you can’t tell I grew up in the 90’s but I promise you, kids will love every movie on this list. If you’re ever wondering if a movie is appropriate you can always visit Focus On The Families, Plugged In Movie Review. It’s a really great resource for movies and tv and our family uses it often!

Alright, if you weren’t excited for Halloween before, you definitely are now. These Tricks & Treats for the best Halloween at home are sure to bring you a fun filled day and a Halloween you’re kids will never forget.

Happy Halloween!

Laila

I’ve connected with some amazing Bloggers to share some blogs featuring Halloween At Home. Traditions, ideas, decor, recipes and so much more! Head to each of their blogs to check out what they are sharing.

| CHEYENNE

https://www.babybumpsandmombuns.com

| JESSICA

https://www.mamabearwooten.com

| KARI

https://www.raisingwilliams.com

| TAYLOR

https://aikensadventures.com/

| LATIFAH

https://gypsyatheart.blog

| KIMMY

https://www.kimmymanzo.home.blog

| LATIFAH

https://gypsyatheart.blog

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