Gingery Steak and Brie Sliders with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce.

I did something kind of awesome.

I made us all the best Christmas appetizer/snack/mini meal (or whatever you want to serve it as) ever! They’re pretty festive. And yes, the festive colors were intentional.

I think I may have issues with loving Christmas too much.

Oh, but you guys, this week is kind of a big week. So much is getting installed down at the barn this week, it’s so exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. I mean, what if I hate everything I chose? UGH. The anticipation.

I actually do not think I will dislike anything. My cabinets are being installed on Tuesday and I am so excited to see them, they are so me. And you guys I have already seen my sink and I am in love with the size. I like the color too, but I wished I would have chosen a slightly different pantina than the one I went with. Still love it though and I cannot wait to show you guys. Appliance come Thursday and counter will be in next week! I need to figure out how to take photos of things other than food though. All of my behind the scenes/in the making barn shoots are semi horrible, which is yet another reason I have not shared many photos.

Promise, you will see them eventually though. Not sure when the post will come since the barn will not be fully finished until mid to late January, so just hang tight….although I may have to at least show you guys the kitchen as soon as possible, because that will be complete and I am crazy excited about it. Ahh, but that’s probably obvious.

Also, I think my mom will be so excited to get me out of here.

Pretty sure I am driving here insane.

One, she cannot wait to be done doing her general contractor duties. She HATES the job, but I gotta say, she kills it. Reason two? I think we are ready to kill each other. Well not really, but with all the busyness and two women (and two that are very different) trying to work in one house (actually one office) that is constantly filled with rowdy boys? Yeah well, it’s just a little crazy. I think we could all use some space and time to just like, breath. Space further than arms distance.

Let’s just say that the barn project, that was supposed to be fun, was, I will not lie, well – difficult! We will all be ecstatic when it’s done. The whole thing has dragged on for way too long. Excited to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I should be moving in at the end of next week!

But let’s get back to the steak and brie sliders. I honestly don’t make sliders all that much, but when I do I always think they are so cute. It’s something about their small size and the fact that you can actually go back for seconds and thirds and have it be acceptable. Also, they’re finger foods, and finger foods are so fun.

These sliders are extra special though. They are a Christmas Eve party must if you ask me. I am pretty sure everyone at my house on Christmas Eve would be extra excited about them. I mean, right? Cousins, brothers, uncles, randoms? You guys will be more than up for these won’t you?

For the meat, I didn’t actually use steak, I used short ribs because they seemed like the easier cut of meat to serve at a party. You just cook them all day and then keep them warm in the crockpot or oven until serving time. That way you can either assemble the sliders warm just before serving or make it super easy and have guests assemble the sliders themselves.

Once you add the brie to the hot meat, it literally just melts over the meat. Amazing.

And don’t get freaked out about the cranberries. I promise they are so stickin’ delicious when paired with the gingery short ribs and melty brie. It’s the bestest combo. No really, it is.

AND guys, if I still have not sold you, just look at that brie. It’s melted all over the steak. For meat-eaters, this is your dream combo. For vegetarians, try this recipe, but swap the short ribs for mushrooms. Oh that would be awesome!!

Gone in sixty seconds. Literally.