I love that you are taking time to let your son help in the kitchen, even though it slows you down! I'm blessed to have three of my grandchildren live close to us, and when they come over, I try to have them help me in the kitchen; (at least the 2 older ones). My daughter told me it seems she's always in a rush to get them fed, and then clean up, so she doesn't always take the time to have them help. My husband is retired, and I was a stay at home mom of 4, who home schooled our kids, until they got to 9th grade. I was able to teach the all, even the boys, the things we used to learn in home ec! They learned to cook, write a shopping list for a menu of meals they decided to cook, do laundry, iron, etc. My husband could barely boil water, when we got married! My two sons learned to cook really nice meals! They are married, and I know their wives really appreciate that they can cook AND do laundry!!
Haha I had to teach my husband how to wrap a present tonight 🤦♀️ I laugh at him…but try to give him the patience I try* to give my kids. 😄 patience isn’t always easy but I try!
When I make cheddar bay biscuits, I use a mixture of melted butter, garlic salt, and Old Bay seasoning, to spread over the tops of the biscuits. It's really tasty. All of your recipes look so yummy. :)
I use orange extract in a shortbread cookie recipe then roll the dough in a ball and idk if they still have them but use to get a dark chocolate Hershey kiss and smashed it into the ball to make an Orange & Dark Chocolate Blossom
Merry Christmas! I used to use a pastry blender until I started grating my frozen or very cold butter. You get much better butter distribution by grating it on the large holes of a box grater. The orange extract can be used in muffins, particularly cranberry orange nut muffins. I also like to use the orange extract to make creamsicle fudge.
I love copycat recipes. Thank you and Ben 😂 for sharing. Ben is adorable and such a good helper. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎉 Hope you and your family are all feeling better soon.
I love your attitude when it comes to cooking and ingredients. Improvise, skip or substitute ❤ Orange extract uses - great in white chocolate macadamia nut cookies and if you have some orange zest to add, that takes them over the top 😊
I think you could dehydrate them in the oven first and then use them? If you used fresh it would definitely be wet more like a muffin? I’m not sure what would happen.
Thanks! Just wondering bc I had a few extra bags with the holidays upon us! maybe better to stick with the dried. Thanks for the response!@@MealsWithMaria
I would add some actual orange zest to the frosting for the first recipe. That would make the orange flavor pop even more.and I am going to have to try that recipe. It looks so good.
For your mixer, there is a way to adjust a screw that will move your paddle down ever so slightly. Look up the dimensions test for Kitchen Aid mixer and you should find a video that explains it. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
Orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit extracts are super easy to make. Peel fruit, stuff into a Mason jar, I use pints, but I cook a LOT. Pour a decent vodka over the peels, put lid and ring on. Set in cool, dark place for a month. It's good forever. If you think it's losing flavor, just remove the peels, and replace with fresh. Works with vanilla beans, split them first. Also almonds, pecans, walnuts, just about anything you can need.❤
I love that you are taking time to let your son help in the kitchen, even though it slows you down! I'm blessed to have three of my grandchildren live close to us, and when they come over, I try to have them help me in the kitchen; (at least the 2 older ones). My daughter told me it seems she's always in a rush to get them fed, and then clean up, so she doesn't always take the time to have them help. My husband is retired, and I was a stay at home mom of 4, who home schooled our kids, until they got to 9th grade. I was able to teach the all, even the boys, the things we used to learn in home ec! They learned to cook, write a shopping list for a menu of meals they decided to cook, do laundry, iron, etc. My husband could barely boil water, when we got married! My two sons learned to cook really nice meals! They are married, and I know their wives really appreciate that they can cook AND do laundry!!
Haha I had to teach my husband how to wrap a present tonight 🤦♀️ I laugh at him…but try to give him the patience I try* to give my kids. 😄 patience isn’t always easy but I try!
I really like the copy cat recipes. Thank you for sharing
You’re welcome!!! I’ll be doing more!
When I make cheddar bay biscuits, I use a mixture of melted butter, garlic salt, and Old Bay seasoning, to spread over the tops of the biscuits. It's really tasty. All of your recipes look so yummy. :)
Yummm! Sounds like a great addition!
The boys are growing up so fast. Merry Christmas
It all looked fabulous. Thank you for the video and have a lovely day!
You’re so welcome! You too!
I use orange extract in a shortbread cookie recipe then roll the dough in a ball and idk if they still have them but use to get a dark chocolate Hershey kiss and smashed it into the ball to make an Orange & Dark Chocolate Blossom
Oh my gosh! Yum!!!!
@@MealsWithMaria They Are
Merry Christmas!
I used to use a pastry blender until I started grating my frozen or very cold butter. You get much better butter distribution by grating it on the large holes of a box grater.
The orange extract can be used in muffins, particularly cranberry orange nut muffins.
I also like to use the orange extract to make creamsicle fudge.
Oh such a great idea!! I will try that! Yes, I plan to try some muffins like that!
@MealsWithMaria maybe you could make some homemade Creamsicle flavored ice cream too...
Ben is such a good boy and a great helper❤ merry Christmas to you and yours and have a wonderful New Year’s. May God bless you all.❤🎉🎉🎉😊
❤️❤️ he’s a sweetie! Merry Christmas 🎁
Learning to cook is an important life skill. So it is amazing to see the way you are teaching him
I remember helping my mom in the kitchen. They are precious memories. You are such a gem! ❤❤❤
Aw thank you! It’s so special!
I just messaged her with your video. 🥰
I haven’t tried it myself, but I watched a video the other day that used orange extract to make creamsicle fudge…looked yummy!
That sounds great!!! Love that idea!!!
Ben is so adorable! Such a good helper. 😊
I’d have to agree ☺️
Merry Christmas Maria and family! Ben was so cute helping you.😊🎄☃️
Merry Christmas!!
These look amazing. Such an aforable son. Happy holidays. So glad to see he obeys your instructions not to touch the mixer.
Great to have the little ones helping out baking Christmas goodies!! Merry Christmas and I hope you are feeling better. 🎅🎅🎅🎅
Merry Christmas! Thank you so much!!!
Speedy recovery wishes sent your way ❤
I’m glad you feel good tho- that’s way helpful!
Thank you so much!
I love copycat recipes. Thank you and Ben 😂 for sharing. Ben is adorable and such a good helper. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎉 Hope you and your family are all feeling better soon.
I love orange/cranberry muffins
Yes! I need to try those!
Love your helper. He will be your best helper. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for sharing the recipes .
You’re welcome!! Merry Christmas!
I love your attitude when it comes to cooking and ingredients. Improvise, skip or substitute ❤
Orange extract uses - great in white chocolate macadamia nut cookies and if you have some orange zest to add, that takes them over the top 😊
Great recipes ! Love your helper !
Aw thank you!!!
Merry Christmas dear!!❤
You too!
What do you think about using fresh cranberries instead of dried in the Starbucks copycat recipe? These all look great! Thank you!
Fresh would probably add too much moisture when they burst
I think you could dehydrate them in the oven first and then use them? If you used fresh it would definitely be wet more like a muffin? I’m not sure what would happen.
Thanks! Just wondering bc I had a few extra bags with the holidays upon us! maybe better to stick with the dried. Thanks for the response!@@MealsWithMaria
I reconstitute dried cranberries on the stove in about a cup of boiling water for about 15 minutes before adding them in. They’re moister imo
Measure with your heart....love it. Thanks. Merry Christmas.
Those all look good. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Good recipes, and I loved Ben!
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Merry Christmas 🎁
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas to you all ❤
🎄Merry Christmas!!
I would add some actual orange zest to the frosting for the first recipe. That would make the orange flavor pop even more.and I am going to have to try that recipe. It looks so good.
For your mixer, there is a way to adjust a screw that will move your paddle down ever so slightly. Look up the dimensions test for Kitchen Aid mixer and you should find a video that explains it. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
Oh thank you so much!!! Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas!
You too!!! ❤️🎄
Merry Christmas!! 🎄
Merry Christmas!!!
He loves to talk to you😂❤
Orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit extracts are super easy to make. Peel fruit, stuff into a Mason jar, I use pints, but I cook a LOT. Pour a decent vodka over the peels, put lid and ring on. Set in cool, dark place for a month. It's good forever. If you think it's losing flavor, just remove the peels, and replace with fresh. Works with vanilla beans, split them first. Also almonds, pecans, walnuts, just about anything you can need.❤
good ideas, Merry Christmas
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
How about making Panera bread orange scones with the orange extract. That would be good
Does brown sugar stay soft if you keep it in a container like that?
I find that it does!
@ thank you!
Can you make ahead and freeze?
I’ve done it with the cookies and the bliss bars!
Use thr cube frozen hashbrowns to make the zuppa.😊
Good idea!
Ben is getting so big. When I started watching your channel you were pregnant with him. Way to go Mom teaching them about the kitchen.
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