These Vanilla Bean Caramelized Pear Scones with Dark Chocolate Chunks pair the sweet, floral flavor of pear with the complexity of dark chocolate for the perfect special occasion treat that comes together fast! After last year’s infamous Christmas Morning Scones, I knew I wouldn’t get away with not at least attempting to come up with another equally mind-blowing scone recipe. I had nothing particular in mind; no single ingredient I was dying to incorporate and no flavor profile I was trying to build. I let my mind wander, and as it did, my eyes came to rest on the bowl of pears on my counter. […]...
Festive Vanilla Bean Mixed Nuts with Rosemary and Cranberries
Festive Vanilla Bean Mixed Nuts with Rosemary and Cranberries makes a beautiful treat for holiday parties or homemade gifts! Holiday parties are always the best parties; with everyone in a festive mood, theyre full of laughter and fun, not to mention fabulous food....
Cranberry-Pistachio Cupcakes
These Cranberry-Pistachio Cupcakes are sweetly aromatic and soft-textured; from start-to-finish they’ll be ready in just an hour, and it’s perfect if you want just a small batch of something sweet. This time of year has the tendency to get so busy. With Thanksgiving over, our focus turns to Christmas and all the preparation that goes along with it. But a moment of peace, however brief, is a most welcome retreat in December. Even if it’s just taking an hour to make these cupcakes and then enjoying one with a cup of tea. I can’t think of anything more comforting than the smell of something sweet […]...
Fluffy Seltzer Water Pancakes with Quick Spiced Maple-Pear Compote
This recipe for Fluffy Seltzer Water Pancakes with Quick Spiced Maple-Pear Compote makes a lovely festive brunch that comes together in less than 30 minutes. In my family, Thanksgiving Day eats are special from the very beginning. Dinner is served around 5 or 6pm, so we usually sit down to brunch mid-morning. Brunch is special, but always quick to make because of course dinner is the main event....
Pumpkin Spice Latte Snack Cake with Brown Butter Buttercream
This Pumpkin Spice Latte Snack Cake with Brown Butter Buttercream is the perfect festive treat to whip up if you’re in the mood for a little fall baking! I seriously hope you haven’t reached your quota of pumpkin spice latte fun yet this fall because this cake is one of the best pumpkin creations to come out of my kitchen in a while. And come on, you probably still have a can of pumpkin in your pantry…or maybe even half a can or so in your fridge that you’re wondering how to use up? I have you covered....
Orange and Nutmeg-Scented Brown Sugar Bread Pudding with Melted Brie and Sugared Cranberries
If you saw my post last Friday, I don’t want to make matters worse by confusing the issue even more…...
Herbed Roquefort-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Apple Glaze and Salad Greens
Thank you to Lactalis for sponsoring this post. I am happy for the opportunity to share brands that I believe in with my readers, and I hope you enjoy my recipe for Herbed Roquefort-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Apple Glaze. I have two favorite meals all year: Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve dinner. As much as I love the traditional turkey dinner we serve on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve is what I really look forward to all year long....
Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe
This Skinny Peppermint Mocha Latte Recipe is deliciously festive with just 149kcals per serving! Chilly afternoons in December call for festive homemade lattes the way birthdays call for cake. And the way peas are good with carrots, and bread is great with butter. They just go....
Iced Peanut Butter Christmas Tree Cookies
I’ve never really considered myself a baker. There are certain baked goods (like apple pie for Thanksgiving and cut-out cookies for Christmas) that I steer clear of altogether because I know my mom will make them when the time comes....
Easy Mocha Fudge with Cacao Nibs
Last summer when Mike and I were leaving Kuwait to move back home, I was trying to use up everything I possibly could from our pantry....
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