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Weekend Bites: Easter Eggs

It’s Easter Weekend! Thanks for joining us on Weekend Bites. Check out the featured recipes for eggs below. Share your favorites in the comments.

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I love Easter Weekend. It’s one holiday that I don’t really stress over too much. Growing up, it was always huge. My aunt usually hosted a church egg hunt for the kids, and a scavenger hunt for the teens. It was quite a crowd in our home that weekend, and plenty of candy was to be had. We would spend the Monday night before dyeing all the eggs – and let me tell you, that was a lot of eggs! See we didn’t just hide plastic eggs, lots of real hard boiled eggs were included. After the egg hunt was over I’d go around trying to see who got the eggs I colored. You know you’ve always got at least one egg you feel especially proud of. If I could locate it, I’d try and finagle a trade – usually for one of the plastic eggs with candy inside.

With all those memories, and realizing I didn’t have to color any eggs this week, I started feeling a bit nostalgic. As always, you all came through for me, and shared a nice variety of egg dishes to feature.

Egg Features

Chocolate Confetti Easter Eggs

from Clean and Scentsible

why yes, I am starting off with a chocolate egg. What a brilliant idea! I can already see it sitting in the kids Easter Baskets.

Eggs to Dye for

from Margarets Morsels

I love how bright these colors are! You’ll have to click over to see what she used.

Hard Boiled Eggs Benedict

from Home Cooking Memories

I love eggs benedict, I never thought to use hard boiled eggs! This is a great way to use all those colored eggs next week.

Greek Egg Benedict

from Lemons for Lulu

In case you want a greek flavor, try egg benedict with a bit of lamb and pita! This is on my try ASAP list.

Sourdough and Sausage Tuscan Egg Bake

from Growing Up Gabel

If you want something easy and flavorful Easter morning, I’d give this a try!

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March 24, 2016
Weekend Bites Finger Snacks

This weekend, enjoy more small bites with these finger snacks for both adults and kids.

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I am at that point where I don’t want to cook. I want to spend all my time outdoors with the kids while we still have this sunshine. Maybe it’s the extra sun in the evening, or maybe I am in desperate need of a mental break – more likely it’s both. I have had a crazy whirlwind of a week too. The blessings have been pouring in with extra work for myself, and an unexpected morning with Mark – but those also usually come with a few extra stressors. I’ve returned to one of my former bad habits, and in an effort to push myself decided to try and take a 6 week course in 2 weeks. It’s crazy over here ya’ll!

When I started to browse your recipes through the week, my eyes continued to land on these little bites. They were all something I could whip up, and snack on as needed throughout the afternoon. Of course, I knew the kids wouldn’t quite enjoy the same finger foods as me, but you all never disappoint, and I found something they would enjoy that was comparable to the snacks I want to make myself!

Finger Snacks Features

First for the adults! These are great snacks I can enjoy while studying and working!

Caramelized Fennel Tartines with Red Pepper and Herbed Goat Cheese

from Pink Heels Pink Truck

Cucumber Dill Guacamole Dip

from The Mandatory Mooch

Next up are the kids versions! Now you all know just because I find these kid-friendly, does not mean I won’t enjoy them just as much as the kids!

Tuna Bacon Crostini

from Honey and Birch

Nutter Butter Dip with Apples

from Take Two Tapas

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March 17, 2016
Weekend Bites: Menu Plan

Welcome to Weekend Bites! The hippest weekend food party around – or so she says. If you struggle planning meals each week, browse the link ups and I promise you’ll find something to fill your Menu Plan from breakfast to dessert.

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I have this friend, Jessica. We chat on Facebook every day, and we always end up back at the same question – What’s for dinner? She and I are both working from home – me here on Home Maid Simple, her over at The Beare Canvas. Today while we were chatting about the food we might make our kids, she pauses then types “You didn’t menu plan this week did you?”

Nope. I sure didn’t. It’s becoming habit for me. No menu plans. In fast I count so much on her asking me what’s for dinner, and then giving me some great inspiration that I don’t see much need to menu plan. Oh wait. Nope. Most of her inspiration would require a quick run to the store, because when you don’t plan a menu, you rarely have exactly everything you need for a meal. She saved my bacon tonight, and helped walk me through turning a leftover casserole into a delicious soup – more on that another time.

You know what? You don’t have to be like me! I don’t even have to be like me! Because we’re awesome and most of our menu planning has been done for us every Thursday night right here! This week, I grabbed this days menu straight from all of you. It took me 5 minutes to click on the links and decide if it was something my kids would eat. The answer is a mostly yes, but hey I like to make them try new things.

Menu Plan Features

Breakfast

Gluten Free Breakfast Muffins

from The Kids Are Grown, Now What?

Lunch

Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas

from Silver Foodie

Dinner

Cremay Chicken Fra Diavolo

from This Silly Girl’s Kitchen

Dessert

Meyer Lemon Upside Down Cake with White Chocolate Sauce

from Sweet Meets Bake Shop

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March 10, 2016
Weekend Bites Bread

Share your recipes with the tastiest weekend food party. This week featuring Homemade Bread and a delicious Sandwich.

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I love homemade bread. It’s something my Mom was always baking when I was a kid. That smell of fresh bread out of the oven always floods back the memories. I love making it myself, and my kids get just as excited as I remember being when Mom said it was a bread making day.

Last week we had a fair amount of bread recipes, and a sandwich..that uses bread, so I knew immediately what I’d be featuring. I hope you enjoy these and can make your own memories.

Features

Twisted Chorizo Breadsticks

from This Silly Girls Life

Molasses Wheat Germ Bread

from Silver Foodie

Irish Soda Bread

from Margarets Morsels

Copycat Panera Bread Sierra Turkey Sandwich

from Healthy Helper

I know, it’s not bread, but it makes a delicious sandwich!

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February 25, 2016
Weekend Bites Cake and Ice Cream

Share your recipes with the hottest weekend food party. This week featuring Cake and Ice Cream

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How did you all know we were heading into birthday season here? So many of you shared delicious looking cakes, cupcakes, and ice cream I had a hard time choosing this weeks features. We kicked off our birthday season with Princess C’s 8th birthday this week. It’s sort of a week long celebration since her birthday was Tuesday, and she’ll be getting baptized on Saturday, so family has slowly been trickling in to see us and celebrate. Next week is my brothers birthday, and then the week after is Mark’s and his nephews. I can’t wait to put all of these recipes to good use in the coming weeks.

Cake Features

Easy Strawberry Refrigerator Cake

from Crystal and Co

No Bake Mini Mint Oreo Cheesecake

from Sugar, Spice and Family Life

Red Velvet Cake

from The Jenny Evolution

and of course you can’t have cake without ice cream!

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

from Hello Nature

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February 18, 2016
Weekend Bites Snacks

Share your recipes with the hottest weekend food party. This week featuring Snacks from last weeks party!

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Where did you all go? I was having a pretty crazy week myself, but from last week’s turn-out, I’d say we all must have been pretty busy. I get it, though. In fact, just earlier this week I wrote about how hard it is to balance life when we have so much on our plates to do. If you’re feeling as overwhelmed as me, may I suggest to take a few deep breaths. Then grab yourself one of these snacks and dive back in.

SNACK FEATURES

Easy Baked Brie Dip

from Family Focus Blog

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

from Sweet Discord

Carrot Cake Donuts

from Healthy Helper

as well as 19 NUT-Rageous Snack Recipes

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February 12, 2016
Weekend Bites: Party Dips

Share your recipes with the hottest weekend food party. This week featuring Party Dips. Gatherings are not complete without some kind of dip.

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Alright, who is headed to a party this weekend? My nephew invited us over to watch the Super Bowl with his family after church on Sunday. While I’m tempted to just show up, Best Ever 7 layer Bean Dip in hand, I should probably talk to his parents and see what they’re plans are. Kids are so fun though, and I of course will take any excuse to hang out with my niece and nephews.

Last weekends party was a hit with the party dips! From the ever popular chili cheese dip, to a healthier spinach dip, I think there’s something everyone will love here today for a little dipping fun. If you’re looking for something a little more sweet or romantic, Debi is featuring Valentines Desserts this week.

Party Dips FEATURES

Chili Cheese Skillet Dip

from Inspiration for Moms

Slow Cooker Taco Dip

from Honey and Birch

Pizza Dip

from Embellishmints

Hot Queso Blanco Dip

from Delighful E Made

Healthier Spinach Dip

from Just Us Four

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February 5, 2016
Weekend Bites 1/14

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FEATURES

Easy Cupid Crinkles

from Creative Southern Home

Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies

from Butter with a Side of Bread

Easy Protein Ice Cream

from Healthy Helper

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January 14, 2016
Weekend Bites 2016

Welcome to Weekend Bites 2016!

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How was everyone’s first week of 2016!! It’s been fairly tame around here. The kids went back to school Monday, and little Prince and I are getting back into a daily routine. He’s missing his sisters, but also seems more content to play by himself in the quiet. Today I tried packing him a lunch at the same time I did the girls, in hopes he’d forgo spending the day looking for snacks. It was only semi successful. We’ll keep trying though, and see if I put more in he likes if he’ll stick with it better. This week I’m looking for lunch recipes – for me and the kids! Share with me what you have.

FEATURES

Pot Roast with Coffee Gravy

from A Dish of Daily Life

Guava Pinwheels

from Silver Foodie

Chocolate Meyer Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

from Healthy Helper

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January 8, 2016
Weekend Bites: New Years Eve

Happy New Years Eve! Share your favorite recipes from the year on the party link below!

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I love New Years Eve. A party to put the past year behind us, and look to a new future. As one meme I saw today said “Tomorrow is a blank page in a 365 page book. Write your story well.”

It’s been such a fun year with you all. We’ve changed names and co-hosts for this party, and you still continue to come by. It makes my heart happy to see each of your recipes and the memories you’re making around food with your families and friends. As we head into the New Year, I know many of us will be looking for a few healthier recipes to counteract all those treats we just consumed (and may be consuming tonight as well…). So I’ve grabbed some recipes I think we’ll all enjoy to share this week.

FEATURES

Slow Cooker Veggie Lasagna

from Pink Heels Pink Truck

Lime Mint & Basil Sparkling Water

from Sunny with a Chance of Sprinkles

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

from A Dish of Daily Life

Coconut Shrimp

from Home Cooking Memories

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December 31, 2015