I hope all your holiday celebrations were wonderful
Here we are, almost January 2025!
With Thanksgiving so late this year,
I feel like I’ve been in a whirlwind ever since!
I am going to take it easy this month
with recipes that aren’t labor intense
The flavor/theme of the month for January is
Takin it Easy
You can see photos of all the recipes listed below
in the January section of my Monthly Pinterest Board here
Appetizers
Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip from Olivia’s Cuisine
Cake Pan Ham Cheese Sandwiches from Reluctant Entertainer
3 Ingredient Spinach Dip from Plain Chicken
Sides
Maple Bourbon Glazed Brussels Sprouts from The House on Silverado
Gorgonzola, Apple, Cherry, Bacon & Pecan Salad from Sweet Little Bluebird
Bacon Corn Spoon Bread from Mantitlement
Main Dish
Overnight Monterey Chicken Pasta Bake from Plain Chicken
Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole from Reffors
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken from the Recipe Critic
Desserts
Oreo Dip from Plain Chicken
Hawaiian Roll Bundt Cake from 12 Tomatoes
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits from Walking on Sunshine
Here’s what I made from the December Paint Bucket List
the flavor/theme of the month was Festive Holiday
Monte Cristo Pinwheels from Reluctant Entertainer
inspired Monte Cristo Mini Danish
I shared Elegant Pear Recipes for the holidays

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken from Cream de la Crumb
inspired my 4 Ingredient Cranberry Chicken
Italian Crescent Casserole from Life with Janet
turned into Crazy Italian Ravioli Bake
I shared a round up of Last Minute Holiday Recipes

I didn’t make the Candy Cane Charcuterie Board
that was on my list
but I did a round up of New Years Party Ideas
with clever charcuterie board ideas

Cheers to 2025!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Happiness is Homemade
Between Naps on the Porch / Turn About Tuesday
Wednesday Linky Party / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party/ Creatively Crafty
Full Plate Thursday /Thursday Favorite Things
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Happy Sunday, Jenna. January recipes sound wonderful and it is ok to take it easy. I see January as a month to eat healthy, hopefully!
You had some fabulous December recipes as always!
Happy New Year!!
Thanks Pam, here’s to healthy and easy!!
I would love to try those cranberry chicken! Happy New Year, Jenna.
Thanks Angie, Happy New Year!
Lots of good ideas for the new year!
Thanks Dorothy, cheers to the new year!
Takin it easy is a good theme for January. Now let’s see if we can do it!
I am certainly going to try 🙂
Everything looks amazing. I do hope that you and your sweet family have a Happy New Year. God bless you all. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy, same to you!
Lots of good recipes Jenna…time to rest and re-energize for 2025. Happy New Year my friend. Hugs
Thank you Kari, Happy New Year!
Happy Sunday, Jenna! I have cooked so much, like you I am ready to take it easy. You always share the yummiest recipes. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!
Thank you so much Shannon, Happy New Year!
It has been a whirlwind! And on top of it all Sweet Man had his knee replaced.
Great ideas and January recipes. I need as many easy ones as possible this month.
Happy New Year!
Oh goodness!! You have your hands full!! Happy New Year Nancy 🥂
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful – “takin’ it easy recipes”!
I am all about easy these days Mary 🙂
“Takin’ it easy” recipes are definitely calling my name Jenna! They all sound delicious. The Crazy Italian Ravioli Bake and the Monte Cristo Mini Danishes from the December paint bucket look sooo good. Happy New Year to and happy easy cooking!
Thanks so much Kim, Cheers to “takin it easy!” 🥂
Three cheers for taking it easy Jenna! Bring on the Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip, Happy New Year! ♥
Thanks Mary, Cheers to 2025 🥂!
I love taking it easy. So many yummy recipes to try. I am definitely taking it easy lately. Happy New year and cheers to 2025.
Thanks Linda, I am all about easy these days 🙂
Happy New Year Jenna! Taking it easy for January sounds like a great plan!
Thanks Jill!