Pecan Pie Cookies
With a flaky crust and sweet nutty pecan filling Pecan Pie Cookies are like tiny pies, but bite-sized and easy to make! This post is sponsored in conjunction with 2020…
Read moreGrandma’s Sea Foam Candy (Divinity Candy)–No Corn Syrup
An old fashioned treat, sea foam candy is perfect for holidays. Here are Instructions direct from Grandma–with no corn syrup! This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links, which…
Read moreLate Harvest Sangria
With warm notes from citrus & cloves, plus a fall fruitiness from pears & apple brandy, this Late Harvest Sangria is perfect for the holidays or all winter. I usually…
Read morePeppermint Brownie Madeleines
These Peppermint Brownie Madeleines combine dark chocolatey flavor with a unique combo of light, chewy and crunchy. Is it a cake or a cookie? I resisted buying a madeleine pan…
Read morePoached Pear Salad with Goat Cheese
Pears, poached in red wine and cinnamon, add a festive touch to this Poached Pear Salad topped with goat cheese, pistachio nuts and pomegranate seeds. I am a serious pear…
Read moreCoquito: Coconut Eggnog or Not Eggnog
One. Last. Treat. Coquito… Coconut eggnog. ‘Cause one kind of eggnog is never enough. It’s been quite the holiday eat-a-thon, err, season. With out-of-state college kids home for the holidays,…
Read moreCranberry Glazed Pork Chops
Cranberry Glazed Pork Chops are elegant and “comfy” at the same time. The savory pork and glistening berries make it a perfect dish for Valentine’s Day or Christmas dinner. What…
Read moreHoney Sweet Potato Pie
Honey sweet potato pie is rich and flavorful, but packs a healthy punch of vitamin A. Perfect for the holidays — or an anytime winter treat! When is an indulgence…
Read moreA Christmas Cookie Swap (or Not): Chai Tea Cookies
Fragrant & sophisticated but with an air of warmth and wholesomeness, Chai Tea Cookies are perfect for a cookie exchange, hostess gift or just for snacking. Are you ready for…
Read moreSugar Plum Martini
It’s the Christmas season—what can I say? Part of me wanted to create a whole suite of Nutcracker inspired martinis! But in the end, I went with just one, a …
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