for your turkey

November 27, 2015

I believe there is some sort of law that requires people to purchase twice as much bird as their family can eat on Thanksgiving day. This of course is a good thing becasue just like chicken, turkey is incredibly versatile.

Here are some of my favorite PPJ recipes that are ready and waiting for your leftover white or dark meat. If the recipe already contains meat simply replace with turkey (throw in at the end if the recipe calls for cooking the meat – your bird has already been through that). If a vegetarian recipe, add some meat during the last step. Theses dishes will taste nothing like yesterday’s, which is a good thing.

Leftover Turkey

1Tortilla Soup/2Chicken Veggie Soup/3Leek & Potato Pizza/4Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup/5Antipasto Salad/6Tuna Noodle Caserole

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Enjoy those leftovers!

xo,

brandyjsig

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happy thanksgiving

November 26, 2015

Thanksgiving 2015This crew is my world. Grateful does not even come close to what I feel for having these souls intertwined with my own.

Thankful for the silliness. Thankful for the laughter. Thankful for a house full of love.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

xo,

brandyjsig

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white chocolate cranberry muffins

November 25, 2015

Cranberry White Chocolate MuffinsWhite chocolate oozing down the side of a cranberry muffin makes me want to do one thing…. drool.

There are about 5 zillion recipes for cranberry white chocolate muffins out there (give or take) yet this is the one I went with because it claimed to be the easiest, most fluffy, most delicious, most knock your socks off one out there… and good gracious none of that was a lie.

Cranberry White Chocolate MuffinsYou guys know I love my cranberry. (I only post a recipe with them in it about once a week of late… sorry, but I like what I like!) I also happen to be on a mission to improve my muffin game…posting only the best that has came out of my oven. Do not be deterred by the fact that this is only muffin recipe #2. Again, only muffins that taste out of this world will grace this site and these my friends are holly, jolly, darn delicious!

Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins Cranberry White Chocolate MuffinsI can’t think of a better muffin to treat your guests to. They are as beautiful as they are tasty and unlike many holiday treats, will not leave anyone feeling weighed down after eating one. Now if you eat more than one that is out of my control. (Although I wouldn’t blame you.)

Enjoy!

brandyjsig

 

 

white chocolate cranberry muffins
 
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Serves: 12 muffins
Ingredients
  • 4tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼cup coconut oil (or canola/vegetable oil)
  • 1cup sugar
  • 1egg lightly beaten plus 1 egg white
  • 1tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼tsp almond extract (optional)
  • ¾cup buttermilk
  • 1cup fronzen cranberries (heaping)
  • ½cup white chocolate chips
  • 2¼cups all purpose flour
  • 2tsp baking powder
  • ½tsp kosher salt
  • glaze:
  • ½cup white chocolate chips
  • 2tbsp heavy cream
  • ⅓cup powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven 400ºF and grease a 12 count muffin tin (or line with cupcake liners)
  2. Combine melted butter, oil and sugar in a large bowl. Stir well then add egg (plus egg white), vanilla and almond extracts. Mix well. Add buttermilk and stir untiled combined. Gently fold in cranberries and white chocolate.
  3. In a separate bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry mixture to wet. Stirring gently until just combined. Absolutely do not overmix.
  4. Divide evenly in muffin tin. (I use a large ice cream scoop to help with this). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops feel firm and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few crumbs. Allow to cool about 5 to 7 minutes in pan before popping out.
  5. For the glaze combine white chocolate, heavy cream and powdered sugar in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 10 second intervals, stirring between each one, until mixture is melted and smooth.
  6. Spoon, drizzle or straight dunk muffins with the glaze. So Yum!

 recipe from Sugar Spun Run

Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins
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holiday skirts

November 23, 2015

Skirts are definitely an all year, everyday if you please, sort of garment. But if there was a season that they shine the most it is this one (literally).

Sequin, sateen, velvet, tulle…they all make for fabulously festive skirts. Topped with denim, gingham or plaid and you have yourself an easy yet very chic look for holiday gatherings. Every girl needs a party skirt that they love in their closet. I have collected a few over the years. One sequin that I am not 100% certain I still fit in (as we speak I am munching on Jettie’s Halloween candy so I’m thinking it’s a no…) and 2 of those H&M textured skirts (one green, one metallic but I want that red!) because I’m obsessed. All 3 are staples in my closet – perfect pieces to pull out when I need something extra special for the season.

Now I have my eye on that sateen number…and thinking I need a party maxi skirt:
Holiday Skirts

1LC Lauren Conrad Runway Collection sequin ombre skirt/2H&M green sequin skirt/3Charlotte Russe tulle full midi skirt/4Forever 21 sateen pleated midi skirt/5H&M red textured skirt/6Lulu’s ’twas a dream navy blue maxi skirt

Which is your favorite?

xo,

brandyjsig

 

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cranberry moscow mule

November 20, 2015

Cranberry Moscow MuleOh by gosh by golly…it’s time for Moscow Mules and holly!

If there was ever a drink to knock eggnog out of its #1 holiday cocktail spot it would be this one. It tastes like Christmas. It looks like Christmas. Throw “It’s a Wonderful Life” in the DVD player people because we’ve got ourselves something to cheers to George Bailey with! (And if you’re a lightweight like me you’ll be bawling when ol’ Clarence gets his wings.)

Cranberry Moscow MuleCranberry Moscow MuleCranberry Moscow MuleObviously I love mules, I believe this is my fourth version since posting my first mule 2 years ago (a holiday gift kit which has become one of the site’s most popular posts). I really hate the thought of playing favorites but this mule is superb.

Cranberry, vodka and lime…we all know those play nicely together. Adding the ginger to the mix and all of the sudden things get special, almost magical…just like Christmas.

(Yes, I’m describing this drink like a Disney princess would and yes, I stand behind my description.)

Cranberry Moscow MuleYou may notice I have you making far more cranberry simple syrup than you will need in the below recipe. There’s a reason behind my syrup making madness…it’s called sangria. Stay tuned!

Cheers!

brandyjsig

 

 

cranberry moscow mule
 
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Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 3oz cranberry simple syrup (place 4 cups water, 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries and 1½cups sugar in a large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes - all berries should be burst. Strain through a sieve and allow to cool to room temp before using. Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks.)
  • 1½oz vodka
  • Juice of half a lime
  • Ginger beer
  • Sugared cranberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Fill glass (preferably copper mug) with ice. Add cranberry simple syrup, vodka and juice of half a lime. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with sugared cranberries and lime if desired. Enjoy!

Cranberry Moscow Mule
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