With just 3 ingredients it can easy be achieved and even your kids can jump in to help! We’re talking about a kid-approved sweet treat… peppermint bark! Culinary instructor, mom and blogger, Marcia Smart shares her sweet recipe with us. For her Super Easy Peppermint Bark recipe, click HERE. And if you’re interested in getting your hands on Marcia’s holiday e-book containing simple holiday appetizers, cocktails and desserts, click HERE.

HOUSTON – If you’re looking for a new dish to add to your dinner menu, seared amberjack can be prepared in just minutes! Place olive oil in cast iron skillet and turn heat to medium high. Next, sear amberjack in the same pan over medium heat, until nice browning happens on one side. In the same pan you sear the fish in, add in absinthe and flambé. Once fire goes out, turn off heat and begin to whisk in butter.

Pizza crust options (Pizza crust options)You can make your own pizza crust from scratch, use a boxed mix, buy an already made frozen pizza crust, or even use a large tortilla to make pizza night one to remember. Pizza toppings (Pizza toppings)Ask your spouse and kids ahead of time what they’re favorite toppings are, have them prepped ahead of time, and let each person build their own pizza. HOMEMADE BUNLESS BURGERHomemade bunless burger (Homemade bunless burger)Registered dietitian Mary Ellen Phipps with Milk and Honey Nutrition shares how to recreate Whataburger’s bunless burger from your own kitchen, and without any excuses. Keep in mind these easy 5 steps when you’re building your own homemade bunless burger. Mary Ellen recommends tossing in broccoli, shredded cheese, guacamole for that plant-based fat and extra veggies for additional fiber.