Looking for a beautiful main dish to serve on Christmas day? This Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Pastry is a showstopping entree that is fitting for a special occasion. And I promise that it’s easier to prepare than you might expect. The active preparation time for this recipe is only 20 minutes. First, you saute some (read more)
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Millionaire’s Shortbread Cookies (Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Caramel, Dark Chocolate, and Walnuts)
Millionaire’s Shortbread is shortbread topped with caramel and chocolate. I took that concept and created Millionaire’s Shortbread Cookies, which are shortbread sandwich cookies with dark chocolate, caramel, and walnuts. And they are seriously good. They taste like a mix between chocolate turtles and Twix. When my friend Whitney (the lovely host of the Whitney Reynolds (read more)
Christmas Tree Brownie Bites
I was so pleased with how adorable these Christmas Tree Brownie Bites turned out! This is the perfect recipe for someone who prefers crafting over baking. I used a basic boxed brownie mix to make the brownies, and then I cut them into tree shapes, used pretzel sticks as tree stumps, and added melted white (read more)
Snowmen Rice Krispie Treats and the Cookies Chocolate and Cheer Party
Looking for a delicious holiday treat that isn’t as time-consuming as making sugar cookies? These Snowmen Rice Krispie Treats can be made in just 20 minutes! I used a pretty standard recipe for rice krispie treats (although I do add extra marshmallows) and used a snowman shaped cookie cutter to cut out the snowmen. Then (read more)
The Best Christmas Dinner Recipes
Debating about what to make for Christmas dinner? I have rounded up eight of my best Christmas dinner recipes for you. I’ve picked a variety of recipes for you including recipes that can be made ahead of time, and recipes that are low on active preparation time. Braciole. This meal comprised of flank steak rolled (read more)
Lambrusco Sangria
Sangria is the perfect cocktail to serve at a party. It’s festive, fruity, and can be made in big batches. Lambrusco Sangria is made with lambrusco, a sparkling red Italian wine which basically combines the best things about red wine and champagne. The wine is paired with cranberries, apple, tangerine, orange juice, and brandy and (read more)
Beef Tenderloin with a Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
The Christmas Season is in full swing and it is time to start thinking about what to serve for Christmas Dinner. My family tends to serve something different each year, and in recent years we have been making beef tenderloin. It’s a meal that is formal enough for the occasion, without being difficult to prepare. (read more)
The Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies
Happy Black Friday everyone! To celebrate the busiest shopping day of the year in America, I am sharing my picks for holiday gifts for foodies. XO Marshmallows These gourmet flavored marshmallows are made in Chicago and they would be a fun stocking stuffer. You can use them to make fancy s’mores, or add them to (read more)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I can’t express how thankful I am that you have let this little blog be a part of your life. Your support has let me turn my dream of working for myself into a reality. I hope that everyone has a fun day of feasting and spending time with loved ones! And (read more)
Eggs Baked in Mashed Potatoes
Now that Thanksgiving is here, you might find yourself with a fridge full of leftovers. Usually, we have lots of leftover mashed potatoes, so I found a way to transform them into a fun and really easy to prepare breakfast recipe. Eggs Baked in Mashed Potatoes is a delicious breakfast that can be made in just (read more)