Douglas Fir Shortbread Cookies ~ this easy shortbread cookie recipe is made with delicate evergreen needles. They have a soft, citrusy flavor and the aroma of a winter forest. …
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Appetizer Entertaining Game Day Holiday Food Gifts New Year's EveGone Loco Party Mix ~ the Ultimate No Bake Recipe
Gone Loco Party Mix ~ the Ultimate No Bake Recipe! It’s all your guilty pleasures loaded into one epic snack mix, perfect for seeing the year out in style (don’t worry,…
Candy Christmas Dessert DIY Pantry Fall Holiday Food Gifts Holidays maple WinterHomemade Maple Marshmallows
Homemade Maple Marshmallows are all natural, no corn syrup marshmallows made with maple syrup ~ instantly upgrade your hot cocoa and other cozy winter sip-ables with these easy refined sugar free…
Baking Christmas Citrus Cranberries Dessert Fall Holiday Food Gifts Quick bread Thanksgiving WinterThe BEST Cranberry Orange Bread
Making this Cranberry Orange Bread recipe is one of my favorite holiday traditions. It’s an easy loaf cake with a crazy light delicate texture, and the time honored flavor combination of…
Baking Christmas Colorful Cookies Dessert Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays WinterJam Thumbprint Cookies
Jam Thumbprint Cookies are delicious little almond shortbread cookies showered in powdered sugar and filled with jewel toned jam that melt in your mouth. What could be more tempting? Bring these…
Baking Cardamom Christmas Cookies Dessert Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays WinterCardamom Spritz Cookies
Cardamom Spritz Cookies ~ these easy festive little Scandinavian Christmas cookies are so quick to make. Their colorful variety makes an instant holiday cookie assortment, so stamp them out by the…
Baking Christmas Cookies Dessert Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays sponsored WinterDouble Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
My Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are soft brownie cookies studded with chocolate chips, then dipped in white chocolate, and sprinkled with crushed candy canes for the perfect cookie swap or office…
Chocolate Christmas Cookies Dessert Gingerbread Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays WinterChocolate Gingerbread Stamped Cookies
Chocolate Gingerbread Stamped Cookies ~ these pretty old world holiday cookies are made with cookie stamps, and the snowflake design is highlighted with a sweet glaze. Make them the star of…
Baking Cookies Dessert Gingerbread Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays WinterPfeffernusse (German Spice Cookies)
Pfeffernusse (German Spice Cookies) ~ don’t let the name scare you off, these iced gingerbread cookies are pure heaven. On top of that, pfeffernusse cookies have the uncanny ability to get…
Entertaining Fall Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Round Up Thanksgiving Trader Joe's Winter6 Perfect Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Host Gifts
6 Perfect Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Host Gifts ~ because for every Thanksgiving host, there’s an average of 6.87 guests, and that means a lot of us are going to need a…
Appetizer Berries Christmas Colorful Cranberries Entertaining Fall Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Jams jellies and chutneys Thanksgiving WinterEasy Mulled Cranberry Jelly
My Easy Mulled Cranberry Jelly is a unique homemade cranberry jelly infused with mulling spices. Can it to give it out as holiday gifts, or hoard it all for yourself ~…
Salted Maple Caramel Sauce is the discovery of the season at our house. With only 4 ingredients and no cane sugar or corn syrup this luxurious dessert sauce comes together in…
My Mulled Cider Jelly is a beautifully golden spiced apple jelly that’s an incredible addition to a fall cheese plate, or a simple turkey sandwich. It’s super quick to make, and…
My Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondies are insanely tender and delicious ~ there is something utterly addictive about the combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate. I guarantee these soft pillowy blondies will be your new…
Christmas Condiments DIY Pantry Entertaining Fall Favorites Fermenting Fruit Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Jams jellies and chutneys ThanksgivingOld Fashioned Spiced Peaches
Old Fashioned Spiced Peaches is a retro recipe poised for a comeback. These easy classic Southern pickled peaches were always on our Thanksgiving table when I was growing up, and I…
Herb Marinated Goat Cheese makes a nice season spanning appetizer because it takes the abundance of late summer herbs in such a rich, comforting sort of direction. This tangy marinated cheese…
Appetizer Colorful DIY Pantry Holiday Food Gifts Jams jellies and chutneys peppers SummerSweet Hot Red Pepper Jam
My Sweet Hot Red Pepper Jam recipe is an awe inspiring ruby red color with an intense sweet and spicy flavor. Serve it to friends with cheese and crackers, save it…
Chocolate Dipped Pretzels are the answer when you need something sweet in a hurry. These chocolate covered pretzels make great treats for holidays, gifts, parties, or just emergency snack attacks. …
Candy Chocolate Christmas Dessert Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Microwave No BakeChocolate Hazelnut Torrone
My Chocolate Hazelnut Torrone is an Italian confection that is pure chocolate hazelnut nirvana. It’s made with 3 simple ingredients, but nobody has to know how easy it was to throw…
How to Make Bourbon Marshmallows ~ these plush vanilla bean marshmallows are spiked with bourbon, add them to hot cocoa for a sweetly indulgent nightcap.…
Chocolate Christmas Dessert Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Microwave No Bake Round Up10 Things You Can Dip in Chocolate (and call it a gift!)
10 Things You Can Dip in Chocolate (and call it a gift!) Easy no bake holiday food gifts anybody can make!…
Clementine Melting Moments ~ can a simple cookie really taste like a fresh juicy clementine? You bet, these little bite sized, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are infused with the essence of fresh…
Christmas Cookies Dessert Gluten Free Holiday Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Round Up12 Days of Holiday Meringues!
12 Days of Holiday Meringues ~ meringues might just be the perfect holiday treat, they’re easy, pretty, gluten free, and light enough to leave room for all the other holiday cookies!…
Candy Christmas Colorful Dessert Gluten Free Holiday Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Microwave No Bake WinterJewel Box Truffles
Jewel Box Truffles ~ I dare you to find a better or easier holiday food gift than these adorable bedazzled chocolates. And the best part? If you can melt chocolate, you…
Sugar Plum Fairy Bark ~ a pretty white peppermint confection bedazzled with sprinkles, because a little bling is always appropriate during the holidays.…
Christmas Cookies Copy Cat Dessert Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Printables ShortbreadCopy Cat Harry and David Fruit Galettes (plus printable tags)
Copy Cat Harry and David Fruit Galettes ~ my homemade version of these soft shortbread sandwich cookies filled with fruit preserves are simply amazing. I’ve included custom gift tags to go…
Cookies Dessert Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Printables WinterToasted Almond Russian Tea Cakes (plus printable gift tags)
Toasted Almond Russian Tea Cakes (aka Mexican Wedding Cookies) are a variation on tradition using toasted almonds. These easy shortbread drop cookies with their snowy sugar coating are required eating during…
Bark Candy Chocolate Christmas Dessert Gluten Free Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Printables WinterEasy Nutcracker Bark (with printable recipe tags!)
Easy Nutcracker Bark ~ crunchy, salty mixed nuts enrobed in lots of dark chocolate. Who wouldn’t want some of that? Nobody, that’s who. And I’ve even included downloadable recipe gift tags…
Breakfast bundt cake Christmas Dessert Fall Favorites Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Pumpkin Quick bread vintage viewThe Best Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is a must make every fall — this pumpkin bundt cake is moist and tender with just the right amount of spice, and the chocolate chips take…
Candy Chocolate Christmas Dessert Holiday Food Gifts Microwave NutsGrandma Kathy’s Homemade Turtle Candy Recipe
Grandma Kathy’s Homemade Turtle Candy ~ this vintage homemade chocolate candy recipe is straight from grandma’s recipe box, it’s the one she made throughout the 60s, 70s, and 80s and it’s…
Christmas Cookies Dessert Fall Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays WinterChewy Chocolate Chip Ginger Cookies
Chewy Chocolate Chip Ginger Cookies ~ these spiced molasses cookies have been upgraded with a bit of dark chocolate for a ‘best of all worlds’ holiday cookie.…
Candy Christmas Dessert Fall Favorites Holiday Food Gifts Holidays No Bake NutsPecan Buttermilk Fudge
Pecan Buttermilk Fudge ~ this creamy white fudge has got a sweet tangy flavor like nothing else I’ve ever tasted. I highly recommend you try this unique treat, you won’t be…
Easy Butter Brickle Bark ~ this is it, the ultimate easy peasy homemade candy that you can make for yourself, or for gifts. The prep is just 5 minutes, and it…
Cookies Dessert Fall Gingerbread Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Ottolenghi WinterSoft Glazed Gingerbread Cookies
Soft Glazed Gingerbread Cookies ~ if you love baking holiday cookies I bet you’re always on the hunt for a new recipe, one that’s not too hard, but has that wow…
Salted Maple Pecan Brittle ~ this homemade brittle recipe is as easy as pie, made with pure maple syrup (no corn syrup!) toasted pecans, butter, and brown sugar. It’s all natural…
Honey Spice Hazelnut Cookies ~ these nutty, glazed cookies are a perfect way to ease into fall baking, and they’ll provide a little old world spice for your holiday cookie assortment…
Cookies Cranberries Dessert Fall Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays KIdsOatmeal Cranberry Cookies
These Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies are the old fashioned style oatmeal cookies: perfectly crisp on the outside, and chewy inside. The sweet/tart cranberries are a nice bonus! …
Citrus Cocktails & Beverages DIY DIY Pantry Entertaining Holiday Food Gifts Instant PotInstant Pot Limoncello (regular recipe and video too)
Instant Pot Limoncello ~ if you love lemons you probably also love this gorgeous Italian lemon liqueur. It traditionally takes weeks to infuse the lemon peels into vodka ~ but the…
These Hot Chili Pepper Truffles are made with a dark chocolate ganache spiced up with cayenne pepper for a unique homemade candy with a kick!…
Sprinkle Sugar Cookies ~ the holidays may be over, but winter carries on…and these easy sprinkled sugar cookies will help light your way right through to spring. They’re perfect for just…
Christmas Citrus Dessert DIY Entertaining Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Lemon RomanticFresh Lemon Truffles
These Fresh Lemon Truffles are creamy confections with a bold citrus flavor. Rolled in sugar or dipped in dark chocolate ~ they make an unexpectedly light and bright homemade candy for…
Cardamom Christmas Cookies Dessert Fall Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays WinterCardamom Walnut Crescent Cookies
Cardamom Walnut Crescent Cookies ~ these classic Swedish Christmas cookies are made with a buttery shortbread dough jam packed with walnuts and a hint of warm cardamom ~ every holiday cookie…
Christmas Cookies Dessert Gingerbread Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays WinterEasy Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing
Easy Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing ~ it’s that time of year and nothing gets me in the mood quicker than baking up a batch of gingerbread cookies. This gingerbread cookie…
Christmas Cookies Dessert Fall Holiday Cookies Holiday Food Gifts Holidays ShortbreadMaple Walnut Shortbread Cookies
Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies ~ maple infused and packed with nuts, this takes my classic slice and bake shortbread cookie recipe to a whole new level. Add these cookies to your…
Rosé Wine Hot Pepper Jelly ~ a simple sweet/hot wine jelly that turns cheese and crackers into a gourmet experience. This pretty homemade hot pepper jelly makes a unique host gift!…
Chocolate Cocktails & Beverages Dessert DIY Gluten Free Holiday Food Gifts HolidaysHow to Make Homemade Nutella Liqueur (Video)
How to Make Homemade Nutella Liqueur ~ ever since my recent DRINKABLE NUTELLA recipe I’ve been obsessed with the idea of making the famous chocolate hazelnut spread into a decadent beverage. …
One Hour No Sugar Apple Butter Recipe ~ this healthy small batch fruit butter has the flavor of fresh apples with just a hint of spice, and best of all, this…
Easy Butter Pecan Bark ~ a pecan studded butterscotch bark that knocks the socks off everybody who tries it. This is for all you butterscotch fans out there ~ it’s proof…
Bark Candy Chocolate Christmas Dessert Holiday Food Gifts HolidaysEasy 2 Ingredient Toasted Hazelnut Bark
Easy 2 Ingredient Toasted Hazelnut Bark ~ don’t let the 2 ingredient part fool you…this easy chocolate bark is a killer homemade candy worthy of those at the tippy-top of this…
Appetizer Christmas DIY Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Jams jellies and chutneys Romantic ThanksgivingEasy Low Sugar Wine Jelly
This Easy Low Sugar Wine Jelly recipe takes just minutes, and its mellow, not-too-sweet flavor enhances everything from cheese and crackers to turkey sandwiches. Make some for yourself, then post the…
Simple Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies are one of the joys of winter ~ they only show up in our house during this short period between Thanksgiving and the New Year, and boy…
Scandinavian Almond Bars are soft, chewy shortbread bars jam packed with almond flavor ~ they freeze beautifully, and make fabulous holiday gifts…but don’t give them all away, save a few for…
Candy Dessert DIY Entertaining Holiday Food Gifts Holidays RomanticHow to Make Homemade Ferrero Rocher Truffles
How to Make Homemade Ferrero Rocher Truffles ~ this is it guys, the ultimate decadent treat made right in your own kitchen! These DIY hazelnut chocolate truffles are going to make…
Ready…Set…Preheat! Here are the 30 BEST Freezable Cookies to get you set for the holidays in advance, yoohoo! These cookies are freezable, packable, giftable, and most importantly ~ IRRESISTIBLE!…
Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge capitalizes on one of the world’s great flavor combos ~ this homemade fudge is sophisticated, quick and easy, and definitely giftable.…
Cashew Tiger Butter ~ this delicious chocolate and cashew butter bark is fun to make and even more fun to eat! Let the kids help you swirl the layers together!…
apple Breakfast Cranberries Healthy Holiday Food Gifts Jams jellies and chutneys Slow CookerCrock Pot Cranberry Apple Butter
Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Butter is an easy, no sugar fruit spread for toast, biscuits, muffins, and scones, it’s also perfect for holiday gift giving!…
My Homemade Boursin Cheese recipe is easy to do, and the flavor is spot on. This copy cat garlic and herb creamy cheese will save you SO MUCH money! Don’t lose…
Bourbon Banana Butter ~ this fruit spread is the stuff of your wildest B&B fantasies ~ silky, rich, and a little bit decadent. Spread it on toast, biscuits, croissants, pancakes… let’s…
Bark Candy Chocolate Dessert Holiday Food Gifts Holidays Microwave No BakeHow To Make Swirled Chocolate Bark
How to make swirled chocolate bark for an easy last minute holiday gift — the combinations are endless and the result is stunning!…