• Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas, y’all! I hope you all were able to spend time yesterday with family and friends on Christmas Day.     This year I had to slow down and remember that Christmas isn’t actually about the perfectly decorated trees and professional Christmas cards, or the gifts we give and parties we attend, or enjoying hot chocolate and baking dozens of cookies. Christmas is about remembering that the baby in the manger came to save the world.   It’s been a fun 1st year for Sam’s Dish and I’m so glad you are part of it! I’m taking the rest of the year off to spend time celebrating Christmas and just…

  • Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

      Today I have a recipe for you that is warm and hearty and perfect to combat all of the sweets that we have been eating. This soup comes together quickly, so it is perfect for those busy days around the holidays when you don’t have extra time to spend in the kitchen.     Tender bites of vegetables, chicken, and gnocchi are all encompassed in a light and creamy broth. This soup is delightfully flavorful and creamy, while not being too heavy. Another great thing about this soup is that it can be made, start to finish, in one pot. Which means fewer dishes to wash and more time to…

  • I’m now on Bloglovin!

    photo source Hey guys! I just wanted to stop in and say that I have great news. You can now follow my blog over on Bloglovin! Search for samsdish.com or just use this link: Follow my blog with Bloglovin See you tomorrow for the last of Sam’s Christmas Treats!

  • Lighter Cranberry Bliss Bars

    Today we have the third recipe for Sam’s Christmas Treats!     These Cranberry Bliss Bars are a new favorite that I now want to make all of the time. Can we talk about how beautiful these bars are for a minute? The creamy white cream cheese frosting is dotted with bright cranberries.     Brown sugar gives the bars lots of flavor and helps to keep them moist. They also have just the slightest bit of spice from the cinnamon and are dotted with sweet white chocolate and chewy cranberries.     Using light cream cheese brings full flavor without all of the calories.     Bake up a…

  • Saturday Coffee & Dish – December 2016

    Merry Christmas! Today I’m talking about some of my favorite recipes for Christmas and new ones I want to try this year. And if you still need some help with your Christmas shopping, I’m sharing a couple of my favorite things to give and get below.   {ONE} Did you see the first two recipes for Sam’s Christmas Treats? Stay posted because we are only halfway done. Potato Chip Cookies White Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles {TWO} These Silicone Spoons are a favorite in my kitchen and would be a perfect hostess gift this Christmas. I have lots of non-stick pans and these spoons don’t scratch them. Also, since they are silicone, they…