If you are looking for the best Christmas Cookie Recipes, then look no further. I have a HUGE list of my favorite cookies that would be perfect to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve. These are also great for cookie swaps or even just to deliver a plate of cookies to someone special. So read …
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These soft pretzel bites with cheese sauce are the perfect appetizer for any get-together. They make a simple party food for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or any gathering you may be attending. This recipe makes a ton and includes an easy, two-ingredient cheese sauce to accompany the soft and salty pretzel bites. One of my …
These 40 savory dip appetizers will get your guests in the mood for good food and great laughs. Read on to find yourself a new favorite dip. One of my favorite savory appetizers for parties and get-togethers is a really good dip recipe. Dips are easy to make and take no time to put together, …
Spend the Christmas holidays doing all the fun and festive things like having a Grinch party and serving this delicious Grinch Punch! For more inspiration, check out these Easy Christmas drink recipes. When the kids were little and the holidays rolled around, I tried my hardest to have fun-themed days. There were times when we …
Do you love to give homemade goodies to your friends and family for Christmas? These jams and jellies make the perfect Christmas gift that keeps giving all year long. Over the years when money has been tight, I have found that making homemade goodies to give as gifts works even better than a store bought …
Homemade Cinnamon Rock Candy is a favorite Christmas Cinnamon Candy recipe to make. If you love red hots or those cinnamon toothpicks from back in the 80s, you will LOVE this old-fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy recipe. I keep hearing everyone talk about old-fashioned Christmas candies, and since I have never made any, I decided to …
Honeycomb candy is a crunchy, airy candy with a sweet honey flavor. Perfect for the holidays or any time you want an interesting snack. While we were in Winchester, KY last month, my daughter ran upon a candy that we had never tasted — honeycomb candy. It was dipped in chocolate and was so light and …
Christmas Eggnog Cake — This spiced cake is perfect for Christmas. It has a rich, moist bite to it, then it’s topped off with eggnog flavored buttercream. Everyone will love how tasty and fluffy this cake is for the holidays. For more cake inspiration, check out this list of interesting cake recipes. I love when my …
Everything Bagel Cheese Ball — the perfect appetizer for all your holiday parties this year. Cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, and more make this cheeseball taste spectacular. What takes it over the top is the coating of Everything Bagel seasoning on the outside. Making a cheese ball for any holiday party is a classic cold …
Cranberry Mayonnaise is so simple to make and will light up those Thanksgiving leftovers. Here’s how to take your regular mayo up a notch. If you love all things cranberry, be sure and check out my growing list of Easy Cranberry Recipes. This time of year, my refrigerator is FULL of Thanksgiving leftovers. In fact, the …
Rafferty’s House Salad — Classic salad full of delicious ingredients and topped with potato sticks, hard boiled eggs and cheese. For more restaurant favorites, visit Best Copycat Recipes. For a couple of weeks now, our family has been on a salad kick. I think it’s because of all the baking we have been doing and my …
Brie and Cranberry Tarts – simple and delicious to make. Puff pastry topped with apricot preserves, sliced brie, and sugared cranberries. You can use this as an appetizer or as a dessert. If you love all things cranberry, be sure and check out my growing list of Easy Cranberry Recipes. I love making different cranberry recipes …
Cranberry Orange Scones — Scones are some of the best desserts to serve your guests with coffee during the holidays. I think cranberry scones are special and a delightful treat. If you love all things cranberry, be sure and check out my growing list of Easy Cranberry Recipes. Scones can be tricky. I’ve found that they …
Pumpkin Bundt Cake — a classic fall dessert that is perfectly spiced. Each bite is moist and tender. The best part about this Pumpkin Bundt Cake is the luscious cream cheese maple glaze we topped it with. This bundt cake would make a great dessert to serve to your family and guests this Thanksgiving. For …
This delicious Christmas Morning Punch pairs orange juice, apple cider, cranberry juice, and warm winter spices for an easy non-alcoholic punch you can enjoy year-round! For more inspiration, check out these Easy Cranberry Recipes. My Christmas mornings consist of me sitting around in my jammies, enjoying my hot cup of coffee. But sometimes, I like to drink …
How to make ‘The Moist Maker Friends Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich‘, the infamous sandwich Ross from ‘Friends’ made from Thanksgiving leftovers. Some of my favorite Friends episodes are just unforgettable. My favorite one, though? It has to be Ross’s sandwich. That sandwich is the only good thing I remember from this episode — and his freak …
This is the best turkey gravy recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey using pan drippings! So rich, so smooth, and so easy! Thanksgiving is almost here, and like me, I am sure you have your Perfectly Roasted Turkey in mind. The best Parker House yeast rolls have been planned. But none of that will be worth …
Braised Apple Cider Chicken – Delicious dinner idea made in your dutch oven. Flavors of apple cider and braised chicken slow-cooked in a flavorful and tangy broth. The broth when thickened makes an amazing glaze for the braised chicken. Apple cider and chicken in a pot cooked together screams fall to me. Not only that, …
If you love cooking Blackstone Griddle recipes as much as I do, you will LOVE my newest creation — S’MORES on the Blackstone. When I first heard about this, I was like what? So I had to check it out and make them myself and you know what? You CAN make them on the Blackstone. …
You’ll love these Christmas Ritz Cracker Cookies that are coated in both white and chocolate coating. They are simple to make and perfect for Christmas! They are one of my favorite treats to share with friends and family during the holiday season. Everyone always loves them. They are the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut …
Hot Chocolate Macarons – Beautifully decorated cookie with a crisp cookie shell and soft center. The marshmallow filling makes this cookie taste just like hot cocoa in cookie form. For all of our favorite flavors, be sure to check out this page with the Best French Macaron Flavors. Nothing says Christmas cookie to me like a …
Italian ricotta cookies are a classic cookie favorite! This soft and moist ricotta cookie recipe is flavored with vanilla extract and lemon juice and zest for a bright flavor and topped with a simple glaze and sprinkled with Christmas sprinkles. In my childhood, I have eaten a lot of cookies during the holidays, but for …
Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies — Mint chocolate has always been my husband’s favorite flavor and these cookies don’t disappoint. If you need a great Christmas cookie, then this would be a go-to dessert in my book. I am a huge fan of Andes mints, and my hubby is a huge fan of Mint Chocolate Chip …
These are the best Blackstone Griddle Accessories on the market. If you are like me and love making Blackstone Griddle Recipes on your Blackstone Griddle, then you need to make sure you have the best accessories to go with it. I have compiled all of my favorite items that pair well with this amazing griddle. …
Here’s how to make the best royal icing for the perfect cookie decorating icing. It hardens fast and will make all your cookie decorating ideas come to life. Y’all it has taken me forever to find an icing recipe that I love and can see myself using all the time. I saw this lady on …
Gingerbread Cookies – The perfect classic cookie that makes the best cut-out shapes. They are perfect for decorating and always turn out delicious every single time. During the holidays every year, we make a huge batch of gingerbread cookies. We always have friends over and put together a cookie decorating party. A friend brings sugar …
Sausage and Apple Stuffing Muffins — This is the perfect stuffing recipe for your holiday table this year. Skip the big casserole portion and make this easy peasy muffin style stuffing recipe. I created these muffins for our Thanksgiving feast this year instead of my normal Old Fashioned Sage Cornbread Dressing. I like that these …
Quick and Easy 15-Minute Shrimp Tacos Recipe — Perfect for a weeknight meal or as a last-minute dinner party idea. These tacos are spicy, creamy, and healthy! These shrimp tacos are ready in only 15 minutes and can be made year-round either on the grill or pan-seared in a skillet. Pair it with my delicious …
Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin — Beautiful butternut squash, sliced and roasted with a panko-crusted Parmesan cheese topping. This is a great side dish for your holiday meal plan. The holidays are upon us, so we have to start thinking about delicious side dishes to go with our perfectly roasted turkey. For more inspiration, check out …
Ditch the store-bought hot chocolate mix and make this homemade hot chocolate! Make your own super-easy homemade hot chocolate mix with this simple recipe. It is rich and creamy, and makes some of the best hot chocolate you have ever tasted! My daughter loves this DIY hot cocoa mix. We have been making our own …