The Little Issues E-newsletter #447 – Life, laughter, and many nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my mates! We embellished our Christmas tree final night time (later than regular for us!) and I’m so very glad this morning as I sit right here within the twinkling lights and revel in my first cup of espresso. I’m lastly feeling prepared for the vacations. Christmas music is enjoying and I’m wanting ahead to a day spent principally at dwelling with my household. 

I’ve gifted myself a weblog trip for the remainder of the 12 months and thru the primary week of January. I’m wanting ahead to a lot of sleep, scrumptious meals (that I received’t be photographing), and as many walks exterior as I can squeeze into these chilly days. 

You’ll nonetheless hear from me on the weekends with the publication. And when you’ve got questions on a recipe, please go away feedback on the recipe publish, in order that I may also help you when potential.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Cheesy Pizza Pasta with pepperoni, sausage, peppers, mushrooms, and onions has all of our favourite supreme pizza flavors in an superior bowl of pasta! When you’ll be able to’t resolve between pizza or pasta for an Italian meal, this pizza pasta recipe is sure to make everybody glad.

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a hearty soup full of chunks of tender rooster, black beans, corn, peppers, and tomatoes. Every part comes collectively in a creamy wealthy soup base that tastes just like the crimson chile enchiladas at your favourite Mexican restaurant.

I’m all concerning the snacks and appetizers this time of 12 months. Creamy Caramelized Onion Dip combines the smoothness of bitter cream with irresistible onions that have been slow-cooked to perfection. This onion dip is nothing just like the onion dips you’ve tried earlier than and it’ll go away your style buds craving extra.

And talking of appetizers, everybody’s favourite baked potato toppings will be changed into a Loaded Baked Potato Dip that could be a assured hit at each get together!

This Crustless Coconut Pie is an old school custard pie stuffed to the brim with candy bites of coconut. Better of all, it’s really easy to make, the children can stir it collectively in about 5 minutes. The coconut lover’s in your life will go loopy over it.

I made this Nutella Cheesecake Pie a number of instances this previous summer time and I’m pondering it must make a reappearance for Christmas this 12 months. This straightforward as will be no-bake pie with an Oreo crust is a Nutella lover’s dream.

Do-it-yourself Mint Ice Cream made with fresh mint is like no different mint chocolate ice cream you’ve tried prior to now. It’s chilly and creamy with excellent chocolate chunks and it has a softer, brisker mint taste that simply would possibly blow your thoughts.

What I’m CRAVING: How have I by no means made Crab Rangoon at dwelling? I’ve a near-embarrassing weak spot for these crispy fried pockets of deliciousness. I’m placing this recipe on my need-to-try record asap!

My FAVORITE THING this week is my YETI tumbler. I take advantage of it each single day and I’ve by no means had a cup that labored higher to maintain my espresso as heat as potential. 

What I’m READING: The Women by Kristin Hannah. Sigh. This e-book has soooooo many 5-star opinions. I’ve loved a lot of Kristin Hannah’s books, however this one? It simply fell aside on me. I loved studying the primary half, the outline of the lead character’s life in Vietnam as a nurse was riveting. However the second half? It was not even near plausible for me.

I lastly gave up about ¾ of the way in which by means of the e-book and googled the ending. I’m glad I didn’t spend any extra time studying this one. (And I’m sure that a lot of you might be studying this together with your jaw dropped, as the percentages are good that you simply beloved this one. 200K+ 5-star opinions and a NY Occasions bestseller too. It simply wasn’t for me.)

What I’m LISTENING to: Warmer in the Winter by Lindsey Stirling. This can be a lovely (principally) instrumental Christmas album and I find it irresistible. I like to recommend listening instantly when you aren’t acquainted with Lindsey Stirling. You’ll be able to thank me later.

“Concern not, for I’m with you; be not dismayed, for I’m your God; I’ll strengthen you, I’ll allow you to, I’ll uphold you with my righteous proper hand.” Isaiah 41:10 ESV

Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!

Mary