Saturday, December 17, 2011

Sweet Indulgences Sunday #35

My holiday vacation officially started yesterday afternoon. I'm taking a week's vacation combined with my annual holidays for a combined two weeks away from work! I'm looking forward to relaxing and enjoying the holidays. I'm hoping to finally find some time to do some baking and creating.

I'll be back in the kitchen tomorrow. Tonight is my husband's office Christmas party so I've been preparing for that by plundering through the closets to find the perfect outfits, then washing and ironing, as necessary, the perfect outfits. It's our only official holiday party of the year. My parents will be watching my boys this evening - that in itself is a gift!

I've been bookmarking recipes like crazy this week. There is so much inspiration out there in bloggy land. Of course, when it comes to the holidays, I always think desserts, but I also think appetizers. I love dips. So, I would like to open this week's party up to your appetizer recipes as well. If you've got chips and dip, you've got a party in my book! Have a happy holiday weekend!

Last Week's Inspiring Recipes


Cherry Cheesecake Cookies
from Cupcakes with Sprinkles



Wintery Christmas Cookies
from Lizy B Bakes



Pralines and Cream Fudge
from Fantastical Sharing of Recipes



Decorated Christmas Cookies
from Country Momma Cookies
Thanks to everyone who linked up last week! There were so many wonderful recipes!

The Rules...
  1. Please link up to the URL of your specific recipe post, not the URL of your main blog. When it asks for "Name", type in the name of your recipe.
  2. Please place a link back to this post in your original post or Grab My Button.
  3. Share your most recent dessert. Link up as many desserts as you would like. More is always better when it comes to desserts!
  4. Leave me a comment in this post to let me know that you've joined the party. Also, if you're having your own linky party, feel free to post the link to your party in the comment section. I would love to join your party!
  5. Now, let's share the love! Please visit at least two others and comment on the delicious desserts that they've brought to the party. It means so much to a blogger to get some positive commentary!
The dessert and appetizer party starts here:
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20 comments:

  1. Desire EmpireDecember 17, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Hope you have a wonderful vacation. Thanks for this party each week. I appreciate it very much

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  2. Anita Rowe StaffordDecember 17, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Kim, I have shared Holiday Bars, Bacon Ranch Dip, and Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites. Thank you for hosting! Hope you enjoy the party and you time off from work!

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  3. Deana@December 17, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Thanks for featuring CountryMommaCooks Decorated Sugar Cookies....
    have a Merry Christmas....

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  4. Gloria BakerDecember 17, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Thanks for hostess! :)

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  5. Diana of Diana RamblesDecember 17, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    This meme has been added to the list of Sunday food linkies at Link Rink.

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  6. BrittanyDecember 18, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting Kim! I am your newest follower and shared bite-size baked potatoes and butterfinger cookies. I will definitely be coming back every week!
    funwiththefullwoods.blogspot.com

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  7. WinnieDecember 18, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Thank you again for hosting, and hope you have a great holiday vacation.
    I linked to my "Gingerbread biscotti"

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  8. VickyDecember 18, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Hi! My first time here! I linked my Sugar Free and Fat Free Mincemeat recipe today! Thank you for hosting!

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  9. KarynDecember 18, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Thanks for hosting the linky party! I added two Holiday Favorites!

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  10. MsFoxsSweetsDecember 18, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Thanks for hosting Kim, I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday! Also thank you for your kind words on my Final Pink Princess. You were one that has been there for me since day one and I really appreciate it :) Now you have some great cookies featured up there that I need to go check out, I think cookies are my new fascination!

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  11. Kim McCallieDecember 18, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    @Christina - I know that you will conquer the cookie-decorating world just as you have the cupcake-making world! I can't see what ideas you come up with! Loved the Pink Princess cupcake series.

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  12. Kim McCallieDecember 18, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I mean that I can't wait to see what ideas you come up with - duh!

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  13. Brandy KDecember 18, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I'm so excited to be linking up on your linky party again. Thank you for hosting. I linked Vanilla Dipped Gingersnaps and Red Velvet Cupcakes. :)

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  14. Kim McCallieDecember 18, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    @Brandy - So happy to see you back at the party! I've missed you!!

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  15. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartDecember 18, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Hello Kim! Thank you for inviting me to your party! Looks like I am going to have a great time visiting the other links here!

    So nice stopping by!
    Kindly, Lorraine

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  16. Susan @ The Royal CookDecember 18, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I am all linked up with a bunch of yummy fudge. Thanks so much for the invite!

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  17. TeriDecember 19, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Hi!~I linked my Gingerbread Trifle with Eggnog Mousse and Cranberry Coulis today. Thanks for hosting!! Have a Merry Christmas!

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  18. MarthaDecember 19, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Hi Kim, I linked up my white choc vanilla bean cheesecake. Thanks for the invitation. Hope you have a relaxing week and a Blessed Christmas!

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  19. Shari BrooksDecember 21, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    so happy I stopped by. what an amazing assortment in the party. I'm definitely going to be taking notes for the holidays. I love the Snowflake Cake Pops and the Almond Joy Bombshells! I posted a couple of recipes too!

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  20. Krisztina CliftonDecember 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Just found your hop! I look forward to stopping by every week with my dessert recipes. Merry Christmas!

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