Go ahead and reach through your screen and grab a lick of that cream cheese filling. Or just drool on your keyboard a bit. (We won't judge. We're all doing it, whether we admit it or not.) A holiday staple in many homes...here is the $5 Dinners version! This delicious treat is worth every.single.step that it takes to create such a masterpiece. Because … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Chiperoons
Chiperoon??? Yes. Chiperoon. If a Macaroon and a Chocolate Chip Cookie got married and had a kid...it would be a chip-eroon. Which is exactly what you find here! You're planning a cookie exchange, attending one, or just baking up a storm and wanna try a new cookie recipe, look no further! These are all about the fruity burst from the cherries, combined with … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Two dudes in my family aren't fans of chocolate chip cookies. CCCs are generally my go-to cookie because I have my favorite recipe memorized and can make them from scratch without too much thought. Since there is usually some grumbling from a portion of the dude crowd whenever chocolate chip cookies are made, I'm trying to mix things up and make more oatmeal raisin type … [Read more...]
Peppermint Bark Brownies
Holiday treat alert! If you're making treats for teachers, friends, neighbors, etc...might I recommend these! I've take my favorite brownie recipe base...and added in some peppermint extract and topped with a crispy layer of white chocolate and crushed peppermints. You could, of course, just make a box mix and top with the white chocolate and peppermints … [Read more...]
Salted Carmelitas Recipe
Please pardon the iPhone photo. An unnamed toddler managed to hide my memory card for my camera. Sigh. This is one of my favorite desserts. It really is. Seriously, my sister makes these on occasion and I almost eat the entire pan. I would eat them for dinner if that was 'allowed.' My taste buds just go bananas over the chocolate, caramel and salt flavors in … [Read more...]
15 Holiday Recipes for Cookies, Fudge, Truffles & More
Whether you are baking for your own family or sharing with friends, neighbors, and coworkers, holiday cookies are always a delight! I think sometimes we get so caught up in finding the best deals during the holidays that we tend to forget that homemade gifts (especially edible ones!) can be the perfect gift for a loved one. They are made with love and come from the heart. So … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pistachio Truffles
Did someone say pistachio??? Pistachios are my husband's favorite nut and his favorite kind of ice cream, so anything pistachio is a big hit at our house. Combine it with pumpkin...some sweetness and we have a winner of a dessert! Not only am I crushing on these flavor combinations, I adore the crunch from the pistachios...the teeny bit of salt from them too. Plus the … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cinnamon Biscuits with Browned Butter Frosting
Cancel your Thanksgiving morning breakfast plans RIGHT.NOW. and make these instead. Seriously, the tastes and delicious flavors of Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls...in a fraction of the time! Whether you were planning Pumpkin Pie French Toast, an egg casserole or flipping pancakes, you really should scratch those plans and make these instead. You can enjoy them for … [Read more...]
34 Recipes for a Delicious Thanksgiving Feast
It's Thanksgiving time! With heaping spoonfuls of turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and dessert. A sweet time of fellowship with friends and family as you embrace thankfulness for all your blessings. And eat. Twice. Enjoy your time and try out some new recipes at your Thanksgiving feast this year... Appetizers & Drinks Butternut Squash, … [Read more...]
13 Amazing Holiday Dessert Recipes
I'm all about the dessert when it comes to holiday feasts. I mean, the other dishes are awesome too, but holiday desserts are always so special and tasty and without calories, right?! It's the one time of year I'll splurge on the dessert plate and try it all. At least once. Here are a few of my favorite holiday desserts for you to try this year... Fudge Pecan Pie … [Read more...]