Christmas

Spritz Cookies

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When I put spritz cookies out at Christmas, they disappear fast because they’re little and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Each one is buttery, lightly sweet and crisp, with that classi…

Meatball Orzo Soup

A Cozy Meatball Orzo Soup Everyone Will Love Soup season is my favorite season! I love having a big pot of soup simmering on the stove, especially when it makes dinner easy and satisfying. This Meatball Orzo Soup is one of my favorites to make for my f…

Mini Pecan Pies

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Mini pecan pies are the richest thing I put on a holiday tray. Sweet and soft in the middle, buttery crust underneath, and a layer of pecans in every one. You get a whole pecan pie in two …

Cranberry Orange Relish

Cranberry orange relish is a fresh alternative to traditional cranberry sauce made with cranberries, a whole orange, sugar, and toasted walnuts. This has a brighter, fresher flavor than its cooked counterpart, with a textured bite from the cranberries …

Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries

Roasted butternut squash with cranberries is a fall side dish with tender squash, lightly sweet maple syrup, salty feta, and crunchy pecans. The whole cranberries add a tart bite that keeps the sweetness in check. It takes about 35 minutes in the oven,…

Cranberry Salad

This cranberry salad is a great side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas, with tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, apples, and marshmallows folded into homemade whipped cream. Chopped walnuts add a little crunch, and I like that you still get some cranbe…

Butternut Squash Pie with Sweet Potato

This butternut squash pie combines fresh butternut squash and sweet potato in a thick, creamy filling with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Honey gives it just enough sweetness, while the sweet potato adds more body than you get from butternut squash alon…

Cranberry Brie Smashed Potatoes

Cranberry Brie smashed potatoes are a show-stopping Thanksgiving side dish when you want something besides another bowl of mashed potatoes. Baby gold potatoes are smashed and roasted with garlic and rosemary, then topped with melted Brie and whole berr…

Pinecone Brownies

These pinecone brownies may be one of my favorite Christmas desserts I have made because they really do look like pinecones. They are life-size, covered with curved chocolate cereal, and finished with a little powdered sugar to look like snow. I made t…

25 Sweet Potato Recipes

Celebrate sweet potato season with these 25 Sweet Potato Recipes—from cozy curries and soups to hearty bowls, colorful salads, and flavorful fall dinners.

Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Salted Caramel Glaze

The Perfect Fall Cookie: Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Salted Caramel Glaze I love a good oatmeal cookie, and these Apple Oatmeal Cookies are one of my favorite fall cookies. The combination of tender apples, nutty brown butter, and a salted caramel glaze…

Snowmen Truffles

Snowmen truffles are no-bake, with a mini Oreo and marshmallow top hat, an orange candy nose and piped chocolate buttons. Each snowman is one serving.

Smashed Sweet Potatoes

These smashed sweet potatoes have crispy roasted edges, soft centers, maple brown butter, pecans, and toasted marshmallows all in one bite. Holy cow, these were good. There is so much going on texture-wise that I ate three of them with my fingers almos…

Make-Ahead Brunch Recipes

Make brunch easier with recipes you can prep ahead of time and enjoy when you’re ready. From breakfast casseroles and baked favorites to sweet treats, these make-ahead brunch recipes mean less time in the kitchen and more time around the table.
The pos…

Crunchy Kale Salad with Creamy Lemon Pistachio Dressing

A Crunchy Kale Salad with the Best Lemon Pistachio Dressing I love a good kale salad, but it has to have texture and plenty of flavor. Nobody wants to sit down to a giant bowl of tough kale with a boring dressing. This crunchy kale salad is anything bu…

Cashew Brittle

My cashew brittle is a crunchy and sweet homemade candy that is perfect for gift giving and sharing during the holiday season.

Rolo Cheesecake

This Rolo cheesecake recreates the combination of chocolate and caramel featured in the popular candy and combines it with a creamy cheesecake filling.

Cornish Hen Recipe

My roasted Cornish hens are my family’s go-to for entertaining and special occasions. They come out crispy and juicy using my simple, step-by-step instructions. Key Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need, along with my kitchen notes. Ful…

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