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Rolo Pretzel Turtle Bites

I first heard about these tasty treats from my Favorite Aunt Judy. Then I saw them on Pinterest and my "interest" was renewed. These little desserts are tricky looking and tasting but they are my new go-to dessert because they are so, so, so easy! If you run in my circle of parties this Christmas, don't even try to steal this treat. I will be bringing them whenever I can since I have 1 1/2 bags of white chocolate chips my hubby bought and small amounts of time. Perfect dessert for a crazy season! I hope you love them too.


1/2 bag small mini pretzels
1 bag chocolate covered caramel candies aka Rolos
60ish pecan halves
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
2 TB Crisco


Rolo Pretzel Turtle Bites
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.


Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on a parchment lined cookie sheet and put one chocolate covered caramel candy on each pretzel. Bake for 4 minutes.


While the candy is warm, press a pecan half onto each candy covered pretzel.


In a pan mix white chocolate chips and yum, Crisco. Mix until melted and smooth. Put in a snack bag and barely cut the corner. Beware it will be hot! I burnt my hands a bit...wrap a paper towel around the bag if you are a softy like me.


Drizzle the white chocolate zig zaggy on top & you'll feel like a culinary genius! I did :)


Cool completely before storing in an airtight container to gift or serve...or just eat them.

Potato and Beef Stew

This was a last minute "what do we got?" dinner that turned out very yummy! It is hardy, pretty easy, and dairy free for all you lactose free peeps. Even my non-soup-eating Hubs commented how good it was... We ate it with crusty bread toasted sliced and a salad.


Potato and Beef Stew
4 baking potatoes, skinned
1 cup wheat quinoa
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can corn
3 cubes of frozen cilantro or 3 TBS of chopped fresh
5 green onions, chopped
Chicken stock or bullion (I use Better Than Bullion-natural ingredients and cheap)
3 cloves of garlic, minced
Chunks of steak
Extra Virgin Olive oil
Salt & Pepper
Hint of cayenne
Optional: Scoop of sour cream, if desired


Boil the potatoes until easy to put a knife through. Cook quinoa to directions with stock instead of water. Drain and chop cooked potatoes and add to quinoa in a large pot.  


Add stewed tomatoes, corn, cilantro to the pot with a cup of stock. Cook on low heat and add some slat, pepper, and cayenne (if you want). 


Put 2 TBS EVOO in a pan with garlic and green onions. Cook for 2 minutes and add the bite sized pieces of beef. Brown on all sides but don't over cook and add to your pot. Give it a mix and then add sour cream if you want. Enjoy!