While some people crave those holiday sweets, some of my favorite things to have during the holidays are easy treats such as Pigs in a Blanket and even Hillshire Farm’s Cocktail Links in Sauce. Two very easy snacks to make your guests that keep you out of slaving in the kitchen. It doesn’t have to be the holidays for our family to make these. We keep Hillshire Farm Cocktail Smokies on hand all the time. The kids love them! We all do!

If you are looking at creating your guests some treats, but don’t want to spend a lot of money or a lot of time, be sure to check out the Tasty Holiday Ideas website from Sara Lee. It is jam packed with yummy recipes.

I grew up with Hillshire Farm products and I continue that tradition with my kids. We love the Smoked Sausage and especially the Lit’l Smokies.

Lit’l Smokies in the following flavors:

• Turkey Lit’l Smokies
• Cheddar Lit’l Smokies
• Original Lit’l Smokies

Lit’l Smokies have been a cocktail party favorite since they launched, and with 2/3 less fat than regular Lit’l Smokies, Turkey Lit’l Smokies are sure to be a hit.

Lit’l Smokies are the perfect addition to any cocktail party or entertaining occasion and can be prepared a variety of different ways:

• Wrapped in crescent rolls or corn bread.
• Dipped in barbecue sauce, honey mustard, cheese sauce
• Simmered in a crockpot with chili sauce
• Skewered with your favorite veggies or fruit

Lit’l Smokies Cocktail Links are ideal for parties and also make a quick and fun protein-filled snack! They’re fully cooked and packed with flavor!

If you are looking for even more holiday party snack ideas, how about creating tasty sandwich bites with Sara Lee Fresh Bakery: Hearty & Delicious Products. I have to say that, growiing up, I never liked wheat bread, so I was scared as an adult to try it again. We have been buying Sara Lee Multigrain & Wheat breads for a few months now, and I love it!

Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious

• 100% Multigrain Bread
• 100% Wheat With Honey Bread
• Home-Style Buttermilk Made with Whole Grain Bread
• Country White Made with Whole Grain Bread
• 100% Whole Wheat
• Old-Fashioned Potato Made with Whole Grain Bread
• Oat with 100% Whole Grain Bread
• Sunflower Seed Bread
• White Hamburger Buns
• 100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
• Sesame Seed Hamburger Buns
• Corn Dusted Kaiser Rolls Made with Whole Grain
• Center-Split Deli Rolls White

I just made a big ham yesterday. Since we are traveling for the holidays (as I type, we are in route!), I made up a cooler with sandwiches with Sara Lee Bread & leftover ham. Not only does this allow us to drive straight though and save money from not having to buy fast food, but we love the way Sara Lee bread tastes and holds up on the go.

Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious helps you go from typical to tasty with great tasting varieties of Breads, Buns & Rolls! Breakthrough your everyday routine with rich and flavorful varieties – something special just for you. Take your sandwich to the next level with great taste and texture to support your latest creation:

• From turkey with melted Swiss, avocado and bacon, to chipotle chicken breast with red peppers, these breads, buns & rolls deliver
• Whether you crave a grilled cheese, a dill chicken salad with almonds or a roast beef, we have the flavor of bread, buns & rolls for your sandwich

To fight that late afternoon fade, try a ½ sandwich for a great tasting snack

If you go to www.tastyholidays.com, you can submit your entry to the contest, and be eligible to win a $500 Walmart gift card. How cool would it be to win a $500.00 Walmart Gift Card?! Tell them how Sara Lee and Hillshire Farm have made your family holidays special. Submit pictures, or write your entry and you could be the winner of a $500 Walmart Gift Card.

For more information, please visit www.tastyholidayideas.com

All opinions in this posting are 100% my own. As a thank you, I was sent a $50.00 Walmart gift card so that we could try some new Sara Lee & Hillshire Farm flavors and recipes. Click here for Mommy Goggles Review, Press Posting & Giveaway Policy