Hi Cooking Moms, Dads & Friends,

Happy Friday! It’s been a chilly week here in Wisconsin! We’ve been trying to stay warm and cozy. I'm loving all the pretty holiday lights. It seems like people have really gone all out this year with their decorations. We are just trying to soak the season in!

Making fun festive food is my way to make the season bright. This time of year it’s so nice to have a big batch of soup to warm up with after a long day. My Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup is ALWAYS a winner! It’s soup-er easy too! Just throw it all in the crockpot and a few hours later dinner is done. Perfect for game day too! We’ve got a big Packers game against the Chicago Bears this Sunday night. Just set this out with a bunch of your favorite potato toppers like sour cream, bacon, shredded cheese and chives or onions and everybody can just help themselves and load up their bowl. You won’t have to miss a play!

We love warm toasty sandwiches for dinner. My slow cooker is a real life saver this time of year. Why not pick up a pork roast and make my Super Easy Pulled Pork Sandwiches this weekend? They're perfect for game day too!

The kids will love my Cheeseburger Sliders! I love sliders because you can eat more than one. Click Slow Cooker, Sandwiches and Soups for more delicious recipes.

I’m all in for a really delicious dip. Bring it on! Need a new amazing holiday dip recipe? My Hot Artichoke and Crab Dip is so yummy. So pretty and easy too!

I love to serve seafood during the holidays. My Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is my FAVE! It’s a great way to get the party started, even if it’s just a party of two!

For dinner my Sausage and Gorgonzola Pasta Bake is a company-worthy casserole! You know me. I love a good casserole because you can make it ahead and bake it when you’re ready! Don’t worry, even people who don’t like bleu cheese like this casserole. It doesn’t have a strong bleu cheese flavor. It's more like a cheesy Alfredo sauce.

Serve it with garlic bread and my big beautiful Greek Salad and you’ve got one really delicious, easy breezy dinner! Click Dinner, Casseroles and Salads for more holiday favorites.

For dessert, it’s cookie and candy making time. I love giving gifts from my kitchen! My Homemade Salted Caramels are a family tradition. I love salted caramel anything!

No time to bake fancy Christmas cookies? I get it. It’s a busy time of year! My Cake Mix Confetti Cookies are crazy easy. Just 5 ingredients. Delicious with a big glass of milk! I think Santa would agree! Click Desserts and Drinks for more holiday treats.

Gift Yourself the Gift of Travel! Join The Cooking Mom in Tuscany in September 2022!

Besides cooking I love to travel. I’m so excited to be hosting amazing vacations! To find out why my trips are so special check out my blog post Culinary Vacations with The Cooking Mom. Let’s meet new friends and travel together on these trips of a lifetime!

If you are interested in joining me in Italy in fall 2022, now is your chance! There was a waitlist but we just were able to get 3 more rooms for that trip to Tuscany! Read Join The Cooking Mom in Tuscany for details. These rooms can accommodate 2 people. Don’t wait! If you are interested call Brittany TODAY at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 or email her at [email protected] to make your reservation!

Time is Running Out! Join The Cooking Mom in Ireland in April 2022!

I’ve always dreamed of going to Ireland. Let’s experience it together. This trip is almost booked up! We just have a few rooms left. From Irish cooking classes, to scone baking, Irish cheese, and Jameson whiskey tasting, we’ll do it all. We’ll even stay in two real castles! I can only take a small group so get your reservation in soon! Click Join The Cooking Mom in Ireland to read more about this trip and find out how to reserve your spot!

Mackinac Island for Lilac Fest in June 2022!

Back in June, I hosted a trip to one of my favorite places, beautiful Mackinac Island, Michigan. It was amazing! I LOVE this island. Have you ever been? If not you need to go! There’s no place like it! Join me next summer because I’m going back. We are staying at my favorite resort on the island. It’s fabulous! We’ve even added an extra night so there will be more time on this trip to sightsee, shop or just relax! This trip is already filling up. We can only take a limited number of people. Click Join The Cooking Mom on Mackinac Island to get all the details. We’ll be there next June during lilac season. It’s absolutely gorgeous that time of year! I hope you’ll join me. Call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 or email her at [email protected] to book your spot!

BOOK NOW AND SAVE! Join Amy on a River Cruise in France in April 2023!

I’m all about a good deal! Join me on a river cruise through Southern France from Burgundy to Provence. It’s the ULTIMATE way to see France! PLUS, if you book now you can save big! In April of 2023, we’ll cruise the Rhone river on a gorgeous new boutique ship with only 150 passengers. It’s first class all the way and it’s a true ALL-INCLUSIVE river cruise, meaning all your food, drinks, and excursions are included. Gratuity too! Bring on lots of wine tasting, gourmet meals, fresh croissants and pastries and so much more!

Plus, you’ll have the option to stay a couple days after the cruise to experience Paris. It will be spring and the blossoms will be in full bloom. It’s going to be stunning! Click Join The Cooking Mom on a French River Cruise to get all the dates, pricing and tantalizing details. This trip is going to be truly over the top and so wonderful! Join me! Call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 to take advantage of special offers on this cruise only for a limited time! Special rates for single travelers too!

Future Trips!

I'm starting to plan now for more culinary vacations in 2023! I want to know where you want to go. Email me the trips you’d be interested in at [email protected]!

Order Amy's Cookbooks for the Holidays!

If you like my recipes, I think you will love my cookbooks. Order one for yourself and they make welcome gifts too! Both of my cookbooks are full color, and each is filled with nearly 200 unique recipes. They're available on Amazon. Click Amy's Books on Amazon to order.

Gotta run! I’m making one of my favorite holiday recipes on Fox 6 Wakeup in Milwaukee and it's coming up soon. You can always see what I'm up to on Instagram and Facebook. Check out my videos on YouTube, too.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Cook up some memories!

Take care,
Amy, The Cooking Mom