Category: Holidays

The Best Garlic Knots

Make your next at-home pasta, pizza, or soup dinner extra special with a batch of the best garlic knots. These fluffy, buttery knots are packed with herbs and garlic for a flavorful addition to any meal.  If you love bread and rolls and biscuits as much as I do, you’re in for a treat today. …

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Make your next at-home pasta, pizza, or soup dinner extra special with a batch of the best garlic knots. These fluffy, buttery knots are packed with herbs and garlic for a flavorful addition to any meal. 

Close up of garlic knots arranged on a piece of parchment paper on top of a wire rack.

If you love bread and rolls and biscuits as much as I do, you’re in for a treat today.

These garlic knots are SO delicious. They’re also pretty easy to make, so they’re actually something you can throw together on a weeknight. 

The dough only needs to rest/rise for 40 minutes total; with shaping and baking time, they’ll take you just over an hour from start to finish, with most of that being hands-off time. 

Which means you can get the rest of your dinner ready while these little beauties are rising and baking. Maybe a big pot of soup or pasta? There are no wrong answers when garlic knots are involved.

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Apple Compote

Richly flavored with warm spices, vanilla, and a bit of orange, this apple compote is absolutely dreamy on top of everything from pancakes and french toast to ice cream. Fancy-sounding dishes that are secretly super easy to make are totally my jam. Whipped cherry butter looks so beautiful on your table but comes together in …

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Richly flavored with warm spices, vanilla, and a bit of orange, this apple compote is absolutely dreamy on top of everything from pancakes and french toast to ice cream.

Glass jar and white bowl, both filled with apple compote and set on a wooden board next to cinnamon sticks.

Fancy-sounding dishes that are secretly super easy to make are totally my jam.

Whipped cherry butter looks so beautiful on your table but comes together in just minutes. Cranberry brie bites always impress guests but are made with just 3 ingredients. And this apple compote sounds fancy but takes almost no effort to make.

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Overnight French Onion Croissant Bake.

This french onion croissant bake is perfect for a super special breakfast or brunch. This gets prepared ahead of time and then is ready to bake before serving. It’s savory, cheesy and absolutely delicious! Why is holiday brunch so fantastic?!  This overnight french onion croissant bake is the epitome of holiday breakfast. It’s prepared ahead […]

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This french onion croissant bake is perfect for a super special breakfast or brunch. This gets prepared ahead of time and then is ready to bake before serving. It’s savory, cheesy and absolutely delicious!

Why is holiday brunch so fantastic?! 

overnight french onion croissant bake

This overnight french onion croissant bake is the epitome of holiday breakfast. It’s prepared ahead of time, completely indulgent, tastes wonderful, special, fancy and also feeds a crowd.

It checks all the boxes for a great holiday meal! 

caramelized onions

A few years ago I fell in love with this overnight croissant breakfast bake. We love it SO MUCH. I only make it once a year – sometimes twice. It is a very filling and decadent breakfast, and I have never made something that absolutely everyone loves so much.

We all look forward to this on holiday mornings. It’s unbelievably good. 

This year, I decided to “french onion” the breakfast casserole! Oh yes, I remove some of the spinach and instead, add a ton of caramelized onions. It tastes just as good as it sounds! 

caramelized onions

Here’s how I make it!

I start with the caramelized onions. This recipe is a little high maintenance because you have to caramelize the onions, then let this sit overnight. But I promise it is 100% worth it. 

I caramelize three or four large sweet onions. This will take around 60 to 90 minutes, maybe even longer. I like to start mine off a little higher, then turn them down after 20 minutes or so. I find that this really speeds up the process.

One reason I love this so much is because it’s made with croissants. I have always been a huge croissant lover! The base of this starts with croissants that are toasted until the broiler until they get wonderful, crisp and caramely bits. 

overnight french onion croissant bake

The custard is made with eggs, cream and freshly grated gruyere cheese. It melts like HEAVEN. 

Everything is tossed together: the toasted croissants, eggs, cheese and caramelized onions. Then it chills in the fridge overnight! This is key. You can’t skip this part!

In the morning, remove it from the fridge and bake it up. It’s cheesy, melty, crisp, crunchy, savory, sweet and everything you want. 

overnight french onion croissant bake

This gets so golden in the oven. The croissant pieces soak up all the egg and the mixture has the most perfect souffle-like texture.

overnight french onion croissant bake

I mean, just look at this!

overnight french onion croissant bake

This is a fabulous holiday brunch idea – or even one to make on christmas night after a day of lounging around. It’s incredibly satisfying.

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Whipped Cherry Butter

Creamy butter pairs with sweet maraschino cherries in this whipped cherry butter – the best thing to happen to dinner rolls and biscuits! There’s a local restaurant here in Ohio that serves whipped cherry butter with their bread and my brother absolutely loves it! This Thanksgiving, I had extra maraschino cherries from making my ambrosia salad …

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Creamy butter pairs with sweet maraschino cherries in this whipped cherry butter – the best thing to happen to dinner rolls and biscuits!

Bowl of whipped cherry butter on a wooden board, surrounded by biscuits.

There’s a local restaurant here in Ohio that serves whipped cherry butter with their bread and my brother absolutely loves it!

This Thanksgiving, I had extra maraschino cherries from making my ambrosia salad and decided to whip up some cherry butter as a surprise for him.

It turned out perfect and he said it was his favorite thing about Thanksgiving dinner, which only pissed me off a little because it took a whopping 5 minutes to make and I had prepped and cooked everything else for daaaaaays. But I guess that’s a brother for ya!

If you’re looking for a quick and easy addition to your holiday dinner rolls or breakfast spread, this whipped cherry butter is definitely it.

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Crockpot Hot Chocolate

For the richest, creamiest, most decadent hot chocolate, turn to your slow cooker! This crockpot hot chocolate is easy to make, perfect for parties, and satisfies even the biggest chocolate cravings.  Cold weather means warm drinks for me. Sure, I still love an iced shaken espresso even in the winter, but nothing makes me feel …

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For the richest, creamiest, most decadent hot chocolate, turn to your slow cooker! This crockpot hot chocolate is easy to make, perfect for parties, and satisfies even the biggest chocolate cravings. 

Two glass mugs of crockpot hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and whipped cream. The slow cooker is visible in the background.

Cold weather means warm drinks for me. Sure, I still love an iced shaken espresso even in the winter, but nothing makes me feel warm and cozy quite like a warm beverage.

And they’re a must for any winter or holiday party! Whether it’s a pot of spiced apple cider or hot chocolate, I think a warm beverage station is one of the best ways to make your guests feel welcome.

This crockpot hot chocolate is one you have to try for your next party. It’s rich and creamy, perfectly chocolatey, and easy to make and keep warm for any gathering. 

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Merry Cherry Lime Ginger Beer.

This merry cherry lime ginger beer nonalcoholic drink is super delicious and festive! Made with ginger beer, maraschino cherry juice, freshly squeezed lime juice and seltzer, it’s refreshingly sweet, gingery and hits the spot. It’s a mocktail! This cherry lime ginger beer drink is so delicious and refreshing, super pretty and festive for the holiday […]

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This merry cherry lime ginger beer nonalcoholic drink is super delicious and festive! Made with ginger beer, maraschino cherry juice, freshly squeezed lime juice and seltzer, it’s refreshingly sweet, gingery and hits the spot.

It’s a mocktail!

cherry lime ginger beer mocktail

This cherry lime ginger beer drink is so delicious and refreshing, super pretty and festive for the holiday season and a hit with both kids and adults. It’s made with maraschino cherry juice, freshly squeezed lime juice, ginger beer (or ginger ale!) and a splash of seltzer.

Add in a sprig of fresh mint and a spoonful of cherries and it’s the cutest drink on the block.

cherry lime ginger beer mocktail

Plus it just tastes so darn good. 

This can be the showstopping drink at your christmas or new year’s dinner this year. It’s incredibly wonderful tasting on its own, but you can also add a splash of vodka if you wish. Make it a little boozy!

cherry lime ginger beer mocktail

You can also use ginger beer OR ginger ale here. I like to use ginger beer. It’s a little spicy, tangy and has that super gingery bite to it. However, my kids don’t love ginger beer. They prefer the more mellow sweet flavor of ginger ale. It works with both options, so it’s up to you!

cherry lime ginger beer mocktail

When it comes to cherries, I love to use these merry maraschino cherries. I’ve been buying these (and their bada bing cherries!) for years at my local grocery store. Or just use the other traditional maraschino cherries you can find in your grocery store. Just be sure you have enough juice.  (more…)

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Snickers Dip

This rich, tangy dip is packed with all of the flavors of your favorite candy bar. Serve Snickers dip at your next party with pretzels, fruit, or graham crackers for a fun and easy dessert. Do you ever eat something at a party and know that you immediately need to make it at home? That’s …

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This rich, tangy dip is packed with all of the flavors of your favorite candy bar. Serve Snickers dip at your next party with pretzels, fruit, or graham crackers for a fun and easy dessert.

Bowl of snickers dip on a wooden board surrounded by graham crackers, sliced apples, and pretzel twists.

Do you ever eat something at a party and know that you immediately need to make it at home?

That’s what happened with this Snickers dip. I tried some at a Halloween party back in October and knew I had to come up with my own recipe for it right away.

If you’re looking for a super easy dessert to take to your office party or serve for game day, this is the one. It comes together in about 10 minutes and is amazing when served with salty pretzels or tart apple slices.

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Smoked Gruyere Cauliflower Gratin with Dijon Breadcrumbs.

 This cauliflower gratin is the perfect cozy side dish that goes with just about anything! Made with smoked gruyere cheese and crunchy dijon breadcrumbs, it’s savory and decadent and delicious. It’s side dish city over here!  I’m all about finding the best sides to go with holiday meals, so today I’m coming at you with […]

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 This cauliflower gratin is the perfect cozy side dish that goes with just about anything! Made with smoked gruyere cheese and crunchy dijon breadcrumbs, it’s savory and decadent and delicious.

It’s side dish city over here! 

I’m all about finding the best sides to go with holiday meals, so today I’m coming at you with the creamiest, most delicious cauliflower gratin. 

smoked gruyere cauliflower gratin

This cauliflower gratin is made with smoked gruyere cheese, some parmesan, a little nutmeg and topped with dijon mustardy croutons. Baked until golden and crunchy on top, it’s almost like cauliflower in mac and cheese sauce.

Dreamy!! 

smoked gruyere cauliflower gratin

This cauliflower gratin is always the star of the show. It’s unbelievably delicious. It’s ridiculously cheesy. And the breadcrumbs on top!!

OH my word.

I use the same breadcrumbs that I do in my cauliflower white bean soup. Just toasty sourdough crumbs mixed with melted butter and dijon mustard. They are buttery and tangy from the mustard. They are the perfect crunchy topping and when you get a bite of the cauliflower with the breadcrumb bits, it’s heaven.

smoked gruyere cauliflower gratin

This is how I make it!

First, the cauliflower has to soften a bit. I like to do this in the microwave because it’s so easy. I cut the head of cauliflower into florets and place them in a bowl. Then, I add a splash of water, cover the bowl and microwave for a few minutes to steam the cauliflower.

The is key! This is the only way that your cauliflower will be tender enough. Otherwise, it will not cook and be tender if it’s simply roasted with the sauce. Make sure to steam it first. 

Next comes the smoky gruyere sauce. My oh my how I love smoked gruyere cheese. It’s divine! I start this by making a roux with butter and flour. Then I stream in the milk. Cheese is up next! Add it with the pot over very low heat. I sprinkle in a little parmesan as well as a few delicious grates of fresh nutmeg. 

smoked gruyere cauliflower gratin

Time to combine! The steamed cauliflower florets go into a baking dish. The cheese sauce is poured on top. Then comes the mustardy breadcrumbs.

Gosh I love this part. I tear apart a few pieces of sourdough bread, then toast them in a skillet with dijon and butter. Those go on top of the cauliflower as well as some extra cheese too!

Into the oven it goes. This takes around 30 minutes. It’s mouth-wateringly incredible and you’ll want to eat it with a spoon right out of the baking dish!

smoked gruyere cauliflower gratin

Not to mention, it goes with just about every main entree you can think of! 

smoked gruyere cauliflower gratin

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Eggnog Cheesecake

With a flavorful gingersnap crust, rich filling, and spiced whipped cream, this eggnog cheesecake makes for a very jolly holiday dessert. There are some recipes I make for this site that come together super fast. I test them once or twice and they work flawlessly.  Then there are other recipes that take a lot of …

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With a flavorful gingersnap crust, rich filling, and spiced whipped cream, this eggnog cheesecake makes for a very jolly holiday dessert.

Close up of a slice of eggnog cheesecake topped with whipped cream on a stoneware plate.

There are some recipes I make for this site that come together super fast. I test them once or twice and they work flawlessly. 

Then there are other recipes that take a lot of work. And a lot of testing. Like, a lot of testing.

This eggnog cheesecake is one of those recipes. I started working on it a year ago, but couldn’t get it quite right, so I put it on hold until I could get eggnog again.

After a few more tests and tweaks, I finally got it just right. I wanted a cheesecake with a silky-smooth filling and subtle eggnog flavor, paired with a stronger-flavored eggnog whipped cream. 

I was so excited when I finally nailed this recipe. It’s a delicious cheesecake, perfect for serving at your holiday party or Christmas dinner. You’re gonna love it.

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