A classic peanut butter cookie with a sweet pool of caramel in the middle! I’ve spent a lot of time in the last few weeks researching and thinking up peanut butter recipes! Did you know that there is a National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day in March? It’s true! With a holiday like that I realized […]
Peanut Butter Balls
Holy Peanut Butter Balls, Batman: these sweet, chocolate-covered treats are delectable! My sister and I have fond memories of peanut butter balls making an appearance at the start of every Christmas season. So to me, they are a holiday treat even though the ingredients are on hand year-round. At our grandparent’s house, a tall glass […]
Merry Christmas! The 20 Days of Cookies & Treats Perfect for the iHolidays
Thank you for coming along for the sweet and sugary ride this month as we counted down 20 Days of Cookies & Treats. I loved hearing from you and chatting about the goodies, and I am just tickled to hear that you gave these recipes a try! Making sweet treats, both the classics and and […]
Spicy Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps are sweet, spicy, and deliciously welcome at any time of the year. Gingersnaps do of course hold extra appeal during the fall and during holiday seasons, when one anxiously anticipates treats filled with cinnamon, clove, and ginger! (At least, that’s how I feel… that’s how everyone feels, right?) I included these treats in my first […]
Gingersnap Rolled Chocolate Truffles
This is another one of those miraculous recipes borne of the luck of having things on hand and sudden inspiration. On hand in this case was half a box of gingersnap cookies and most of a bag of dark chocolate chips. While trying to think of a simple, sumptuous dessert to make for New Year’s […]
Cranberry Nutella Sandwich Cookies
I’ve been playing with several cranberry recipes this holiday season, but this one is my favorite so far! I love to pick up several bags of cranberries and stash them in the freezer, to have on hand for cranberry sauce, Cranberry Eggnog Muffins, and now for these tender sandwich cookies. There is something so delicious […]
How to Host a Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes. An Article for Taste of Home
Do you know about the Christmas Eve tradition known as the Feast of the Seven Fishes? This seafood feast is an Italian tradition that takes place on Christmas Eve. The celebration typically includes lots of family and friends on hand, plenty of wine, and traditional Italian cooking! Here are ideas for you to host your […]
Son of a Nutcracker! It’s Elf Spaghetti!
Tired of the same, old, unsweetened spaghetti? This post may contain affiliate links. Looking for a new and exciting meal to prepare for your holiday guests? This dish might be just what you need: my son and I try Elf Spaghetti! This is, of course, that scene in Elf when Buddy asks for maple syrup to top his […]
Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies with M&M’s
Candy cane-shaped shortbread cookies with a hint of mint in every bite and M&M’s in bright red and green! Is there anything more festive than a candy cane? Well sure, if I’m being honest, Christmas trees, holiday music, red and green versions of all our favorite candies, the sound of Salvation Army bells, lights of […]
Chocolate-Dipped Spicy Molasses Cookies
A classic molasses cookie gets a little extra zing, from extra spice and a chocolate dip! My recipe for these chewy molasses cookies is an old family one (thank you, Great-Great-Aunt Lizzie) with a couple of updates. To the basic recipe I add a dash of chili powder to the spice blend in the dough […]
Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese
It’s that time of year again! Chris from The Mind of Schmid and I are teaming up to honor dishes straight out of cherished Christmas cinematic classics. Last year for our Cinematic Christmas Feast I chose to make Who Hash (I had to…the Grinch took our last can!) from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Chris made Ain’t […]
New Year’s Eve Champagne Cocktails: A Very Merry Holiday Cocktail Roundup
This cocktails round-up is sparkling and brimming with New Year’s Eve Champagne Cocktails! These drinks are elegant, festive, and mostly fruity. Though I tried to steer clear of orange juice cocktails, as those seem more brunch-y to me, I did include one cocktail made with blood oranges. ‘Blood orange’ sounds so exotic and sultry! 1) […]