Naturally cranberry red, this Easy Cranberry Spritzer is the ideal holiday drink, for young and old alike! Cranberry simple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, topped with a bubbly lemon-lime soda is delicious and refreshing, add a splash of vodka to make it into a cocktail! Christmas Cranberry Spritzer with Fresh Snow Even more fun —…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze
This recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze has a secret to the perfect crispy, roasted leaves. They taste even better, when drizzled with a warm honey balsamic glaze, spiced with red pepper flakes. Better than restaurant style brussels sprouts. I love brussels sprouts, do you love brussels? Did you know it’s brussels…
Gift Guide for College Guys
Next year, I will need this guide! My oldest will be in college, so I thought I would poll my friends with college boys about what to add to a gift guide for college guys! Something tells me some of these items high schoolers would enjoy as well! Maybe even your teens! In fact, check…
Glazed Tarragon Carrots (Instant Pot or Stove Top)
Do you have stories about “why” you love a particular dish? These Glazed Tarragon Carrots have a story! This recipe is so simple, with the fresh, earthy flavor of tarragon, a little butter and sea salt, you will have an incredibly easy, quick and oh-so-tasty side dish. Really I needed to share them, I realized…
Cola and Bourbon Glazed Ham
Cola and Bourbon Glazed Ham is an oven baked ham with just a few easy ingredients for an incredibly flavorful and simple ham glaze! A scrumptious recipe for your special holiday meals! Confession time, I am guilty tossing my ham in a roasting pan and warming it for said period of time, then whipping together…
Oatmeal Rolled Sugar Cookies
A unique and old fashioned Oatmeal Rolled Sugar Cookie; all of the deliciousness of a regular rolled sugar cookie with the addition of oats that lends a delightful chewiness. Frosted or unfrosted, these cookies are so delicious! Thumbs up from my family! Everywhere I look, I see cookies, cookies, cookies! I love it! Today is…
Salted Chocolate Graham Bites
Delicious, salted chocolate graham bites are a super easy, chewy, bar cookie, that when cut into bite size pieces makes oodles for a holiday party, cookie exchange, or just to tuck into lunch boxes for a special holiday surprise. I made these cookies Thanksgiving week, while we were staying in Crested Butte with family. I…
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Okay, first put out of your head that this is a plain ol’ bread pudding, because this Chocolate Bread Pudding is ANYTHING but ordinary! Simple, whole food ingredients, turn bread, chocolate, cream and eggs into a rich, gooey, decadent chocolate delight! Make it for a special breakfast or dessert! Think Christmas morning, Valentine’s treat, Easter…you…
Crème Anglaise
Crème Anglaise is the most amazing vanilla custard sauce, dessert, pouring custard! A luxurious, creamy, rich sauce, that has so many uses. How could milk, cream, eggs, sugar and vanilla taste so amazing!? What IS Crème Anglaise? Crème anglaise (French for “English cream“) is a light pouring custard used as a dessert cream or sauce. It is a mix of sugar, egg yolks, and…
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake (Instant Pot or Oven)
Make a special dessert this holiday season with this make ahead, White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake. It is so creamy and festive, loaded with white chocolate and the flavor of the season, peppermint all nestled into an chocolate cookie crust. Have you ever tried making a cheesecake in your Instant Pot? Making this cheesecake has locked…
Instant Pot Rustic Mashed Potatoes
These Instant Pot Rustic Mashed Potatoes quick, and they are loaded with incredible flavors; like garlic, Boursin cheese, spices, cream and broth for restaurant style mashed potatoes! These potatoes are perfect for the holidays and potlucks, or anytime you want a (s)mashing (hee-hee) side dish to accompany a great meal. Try these with Beer Beef…
Great Gift Ideas for College Girls
I have spent hours peppering my friends with questions about what their college (and older) girls want for Christmas. What’s cool, unique, useful and nifty! I hope you enjoy this Great Gift Ideas for College Girls including some fabulous stocking stuffers. P.S. These are also things moms might enjoy too! While you are browsing, pour…
