In this Cranberry Cake Recipe, soft and fluffy vanilla butter cake is layered with vanilla buttercream and cranberry sauce for a festive show-stopping holiday dessert. When it comes to holiday treats, I usually think of cookies first. There are the classics that my mom made every year, like her frosted cut-outs and Russian Tea Cakes. And there are a few new favorites, like Maple Pecan Potato Chip Cookies....
Eggnog Muffins with Cranberry Filling
This recipe for Eggnog Muffins with Cranberry Filling features soft, fluffy eggnog-flavored muffins with a sweet/tart cranberry sauce filling. They’re a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth when you’re in the mood for something festive! Mike sometimes talks about taking a Christmas vacation to somewhere warm, but I have trouble getting behind that idea. I need cold, preferably snowy weather to feel festive. Growing up in Buffalo, our Christmases were usually white. Not that it was ever a sure thing (because some years we did end up with a mucky brown Christmas!). But it was definitely more likely to be white there than it […]...
Sugared Cranberries (aka Candied Cranberries)
These sweet/tart Sugared Cranberries (aka Candied Cranberries) have a hint of vanilla flavor and a ton of sparkle! They’re very easy to make and a fun project to do with kids around the holidays. The holiday season this year is so much different for all of us. For me, it’s been about making new traditions while reflecting on the past....
Eggnog Cookies
These Eggnog Cookies are flavored with eggnog, laced with nutmeg, and are soft and chewy inside and crispy outside. Whip up the whole batch in just over 30 minutes for the perfect last-minute addition to your cookie tray! I don’t know about you, but every year I’m left with half a jug or so of eggnog wondering how to use it. Don’t get me wrong, I love the festive flavor of eggnog. There’s just something about its rich, creamy texture and sweet, nutmeg-scented flavor that says holiday time....
Gingerbread Caramel Candy (Homemade Chewy Caramel Recipe No Corn Syrup)
Gingerbread Caramel Candy is a fun and festive twist on classic soft and chewy caramel candy. If you’re looking for homemade soft and chewy caramel recipe with no corn syrup, this is the recipe for you and it’s easier to make than you might think! I have a family member who is absolutely crazy about my homemade soft and chewy caramels. (I won’t mention names to protect the innocent, but she’s a certain 15-year-old sugar fiend, lol!). My homemade caramel is usually only a special treat for the holidays. This year I decided to spice things up with Gingerbread Caramel Candy! This aromatic soft and […]...
Classic Meatball Recipe
This Classic Meatball Recipe features tender, juicy, and flavorful meatballs with onion, garlic, Italian herb seasoning, and a secret ingredient that keeps them moist! They’re easy to make in the oven, and a great way to feed a crowd. I’ve shared a couple of my meatball recipes before, but the recipe I’m sharing today is a must-have in your meatball repertoire! This Classic Meatball Recipe is my go-to meatballs, and I think they’ll become yours too....
Russian Tea Cakes (aka Snowball Cookies)
Russian Tea Cakes are rich and buttery cookies with a texture similar to shortbread. They’re quick and easy to make and very festive coated in powdered sugar, which looks like snow! For the last day of my 7 Days of Festive Holiday Treats even, I wanted to share a cookie from my childhood. My mom has made Russian Tea Cakes/Snowball Cookies every Christmas for as long as I can remember. Which, oddly enough, has nothing to do with the fact that my family is Russian on my dad’s side and “Russian” is in the title of these cookies. (And I have no idea whether these […]...
Eggnog Latte
Rich, creamy eggnog and strong, hot coffee combine for an easy Eggnog Latte recipe that is just as festive and delicious as what you’d find at a coffee shop. No worries if you don’t have a milk steamer; instead top it with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg! As far as holiday flavors go, eggnog is at the top of my list. It’s up there right along with gingerbread and anything with cranberries! I enjoy eggnog so much I like to come up with different eggnog-inspired recipes so I’m not just left drinking my ‘nog. Muffins, pudding, and cookies are all […]...
Easy Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe
This Easy Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe features two types of cheddar in a creamy base, whips up in just 15 minutes, and is a crowd-pleasing appetizer! It’s naturally low carb and keto friendly with just 2g net carbs per 1/4-cup serving. Serve it with crackers or chips, or keep it low carb with veggies like green bell pepper, celery, and broccoli for dipping. The first time I ever had Pimento Cheese was at Publix when I first moved to Florida for law school years ago. It was a somewhat gloopy-looking combination of a couple different colors of shredded cheese mixed in with a white-ish sauce, […]...
Cornbread Muffins Recipe
This easy homemade Cornbread Muffins Recipe combines moist, tender muffins with flavorful cornbread. They’re perfect with any meal or as a snack! I finished all my holiday baking this past weekend – yippeeee! I really enjoy baking (not quite as much as I love cooking, but still, one of my favorite things). But even so, holiday baking can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming at best, and like a nightmare gone wrong – disaster-stricken kitchen included – at worst....
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