Holidays

For the past 5 or so years, I have been printing out a sign and leaving a bin filled with snacks and drinks for our delivery drivers to take during the holiday season. This “Thank You Delivery Drivers” free printable is to inspire you to make your own delivery driver thank you station! I mean …

Okay, first put out of your head that this is a plain ol’ bread pudding, because this easy Chocolate Bread and Butter 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, …

Pop, Fizz, Fudge! This holiday season you can have your champagne and chocolate truffles too! Champagne Truffles are a rich, chocolate truffle, dancing with creamy chocolate and sparkling wine or champagne.  If you are looking for a special, gourmet treat to make for a Christmas party, food gift, these champagne truffles are perfect! New Years …

After a big holiday dinner, most of us are holding some serious leftover turkey breast and dark meat. I am delighted to give you dozens of recipes for what you can make with leftover turkey breast. Delicious and healthy leftover turkey recipes! Paleo, Keto, Low Carb, or just plain amazing! I am forever in search …

I’m a pie lover, and I love variations on the classics. This Nantucket Cranberry Pie isn’t technically a pie, more of a cake really. It has a  juicy layer of sweet-tart fresh cranberries on the bottom and that crispy, buttery cakey-cookie topping! Whether you make it for Thanksgiving or Christmas or a holiday party, it’ll …

This Cranberry Cream Cheese dip is not only easy, it’s mouthwatering and perfect for the holiday season. 4 simple ingredients to this cheesy, sweet-tart, salty and savory dip. Using homemade cranberry sauce (or leftover) and fresh cranberries this cream cheese cranberry dip will be the rave at your next party.  If you are looking for …

I can’t imagine the holidays without this easy Cranberry Christmas Cake! I love cranberries! It’s a sweet buttery cake great for breakfast or dessert with tart cranberries and a rich, warm vanilla butter sauce. This cranberry cake is sweet enough to tantalize a smile out of any grinch. Plus for those baking a high altitude …

I love the bright reds in the holiday season, and these Oatmeal Cranberry Bars look festive and taste amazing. The fresh cranberries in the middle are tart and the one bowl, brown sugar crumb crust doubles as the topping! This recipe is popular with both kids and adults, so pull out a pan and let’s …

A list of delicious make-ahead Thanksgiving (or Christmas) side dishes that will make return appearances to your holiday table year after year. These recipes are tried and true, family and kid tested. Updated for 2021. These time saving, some last minute recipes will return to your table year after year! Plus, I’m providing tips on …

Baked with the perfect combination of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper (or pfeffer), Pfeffernusse Cookies are my family’s favorite traditional German cookies. Bursting with warm, holiday spices, these German spice cookies are tender and warm and the best dunking cookie as they cool! I love the spices of the holidays, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and …

Potatoes au Gratin are the best!! This classic French potato side dish is also known as potatoes Dauphinoise. Thinly sliced potatoes layered with a creamy herb and garlic infused sauce, studded with rich and nutty Gruyère cheese; baked to golden, creamy, bubbly perfection! Oh and they are naturally gluten-free! Making a special meal, simply craving creamy …

The holidays are fast approaching, along with parties and family get-togethers. This fall harvest salad complements any meal with its sweet and smoky flavors. There are such wonderful colors and produce this time of year, so I love having a go-to fall harvest chicken salad recipe up my sleeve for any event. This recipe is …