Stalking the Wild Christmas Tree (Cut Your Own)
A story of how a Cut Your Own Christmas Tree tradition started… ended… then began again! With some tips! The holidays are special. And one of the things that creates…
Read morePear Custard Pie
Sweet fruit baked in an eggy vanilla custard, Pear Custard Pie is a quick and tasty recipe that is perfect for holiday brunch or a light fall/winter dessert. Do your…
Read moreSugared Cranberries
Cranberries are great for eating AND decorating. These sugared cranberries are easy to make for a perfect holiday garnish. Cranberries are so important for the holidays. Besides being the main…
Read moreApple Pomegranate Salad
Fresh and tasty, with apples, pomegranate seeds, homemade vinaigrette, and optional blue cheese, this Apple Pomegranate Salad is a perfect winter salad. Is there any fruit that says celebrate more…
Read moreCoconut Dream Bars
Rich, chewy, and almost pecan-pie-like, Coconut Dream Bars are a classic cookie that’s perfect for the holidays, for snacking or for any special occasion. I’ve decided that the name of…
Read moreGingerbread Martini Cocktail
Sweet, creamy, and spiced with cinnamon and ginger, this Gingerbread Martini is a fun dessert cocktail. Tasty as an after dinner drink or perfect for a special holiday event! I…
Read moreHoliday Embossed Gingerbread Cookies
Cute and tasty, holiday embossed gingerbread cookies use a special roller or cookie stamp that makes creating beautiful cookies easy! How does a person with no cookie decorating talent make…
Read moreCranberry Martini (or Cosmopolitan)
Lightly sweet and flavorful, this Cranberry Martini will be delicious at your next holiday event. In January you can call it a Cosmopolitan. You’ve got to love the holidays–for so…
Read moreIced Gingerbread Bars
Soft and chewy, with a rich spice flavor, Iced Gingerbread Bars are an old-fashioned cookie that will rock your holiday cookie tray. The holidays can be a fun time to…
Read moreShortbread Pecan Bars without Corn Syrup
With all the flavor of Pecan Pie but a lot less work, Shortbread Pecan Bars without Corn Syrup are a classic holiday cookie! One of the hallmarks of the holiday…
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