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Peppermint Brownies

These decadent peppermint brownies have a rich chocolate brownie base, topped with creamy peppermint buttercream and chocolate ganache.

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls

One of my favorite things about “holiday baking” is actually the recipes that don’t require any baking at all. These Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes turn into the most delicious little cake balls with almost no work, and they never last …

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

This triple chocolate cheesecake features rich layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate with a creamy filling and decadent ganache topping perfect for any dessert lover.

20 Best Thanksgiving Desserts

Have you chosen your Thanksgiving desserts yet? I’m still deciding. I might go the classic pie route, or I might go pie-free, creating a Thanksgiving dessert table with fall crisps, festive cakes, or even a show-stopping pumpkin tiramisu. In case…

Chess Pie

This classic Southern Chess Pie recipe is rich, sweet, and made with simple pantry ingredients for flaky pie crust and custard-like filling. How to make Chess Pie: Pie Crust: Use one unbaked 9-inch pie crust. (My Perfect Pie Crust recipe makes two so you can freeze one for another day). Make Filling: In a mixing…

Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars

Chewy pecan-studded and maple-infused caramel atop a sweet and salty brown sugar shortbread. The result is a chewy (but not gooey), sweet and nutty bar that is practical, portable, pecan perfection. Pecan pie, transformed into a portable, easier to prepare package. Instead of finicky pie crust, the base is a simple brown sugar shortbread. And […]

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Carrot and Ginger Soup

overhead view of a bowl of vegan carrot and ginger soup topped with cilantro and pepitas.Silky smooth Carrot and Ginger Soup made with roasted veggies and a pop of zesty ginger! It’s creamy, a little spicy, and even better with toppings. Slow cooker instructions included. For more cozy vegan fall and winter soups, check out my Roasted Vegetable Soup, my Vegan Butternut Squash Soup, and my Vegan Pumpkin Soup. I’m…

Cranberry Orange Bread

I love keeping this cranberry orange bread around the house during the holidays. Packed with tart, juicy cranberries, this loaf is perfectly moist and tender. Orange juice and zest give it a lovely bright flavor, and a simple orange glaze takes it over…

Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin

This Cheesy Root Vegetable Gratin might be one of my absolute favorite recipes ever for fall and winter. It’s equally as delicious as it is beautiful and always a crowd favorite as well. I love the subtly sweet and earthy flavors of this combination of root vegetables mixed together with the savory and salty shredded gruyère cheese, garlic, thyme, and heavy cream. It’s the perfect side dish to any thanksgiving or holiday meal, or really…

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Cranberry Margarita

Cranberry margarita, anyone?! This 4-ingredient cocktail is a holiday twist on my classic margarita recipe. I keep the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime, but I replace the simple syrup with cranberry juice. It’s sweet and tart, fruity and refresh…

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Have you ever cooked fingerling potatoes? These oblong, finger-shaped potatoes are small and waxy. They have thin skins and firm, buttery flesh that almost reminds me of chestnuts. I love to make roasted fingerling potatoes for special occasions. With …

White Trash Snack Mix

This easy white trash recipe combines crunchy cereals, salty pretzels, peanuts, and colorful M&M’s all coated in sweet vanilla almond bark for the ultimate no-bake party snack mix.

Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

overhead view of baked vegan pumpkin stuffed shells in a casserole dish.These Vegan Pumpkin Stuffed Shells are filled with cashew spinach ricotta, smothered in pumpkin pasta sauce, and baked until hot and gooey! A comforting crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for holidays and family meals. If you love pumpkin pasta as much as I do, then you’ll want to try my Pumpkin Pasta Bake with Almond Ricotta, Pumpkin…

Pumpkin Cheesecake

My favorite Pumpkin Cheesecake has a gingersnap cookie crust and smooth pumpkin filling and couldn’t be easier to make. How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake: Prep Springform Pan: Cover the outside bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with a double layer of aluminum foil, or use a cheesecake wrap. Make Gingersnap Crust and press the crumb…

Pumpkin Pie Cake That Tastes Like Fall

If you love pumpkin pie but want something a little easier (and maybe a little more crowd-friendly), this Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Pie Cake is the perfect answer. It’s part pie, part cake, and completely delicious. The bottom layer bakes into a smooth, custa…

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