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....
Eggnog Pudding
Spiced with freshly-grated nutmeg and laced with vanilla and cinnamon, this Eggnog Pudding is creamy and full of festive flavor! It’s surprisingly healthy too. Protein powder bumps up the protein content, and there’s no added sugar! The strangest thing happened the other day… My day was going along uneventfully until I suddenly found myself ravenous; it was between meal times, so a little snack was in order. I went for one of my favorites, carrots + hummus. Normal enough, right?...
Spicy Honey Citrus Chicken Recipe
A blend of citrus, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, honey, and soy sauce in this Spicy Honey Citrus Chicken Recipe lend a balanced flavor profile. Time can be a funny thing. Sometimes when life gets hectic I’ll be racing along, thinking I have just enough time to finish what I need to do, with tunnel vision for the task I’m working on. I settle into the mindset that I barely have a moment to spare, especially if it’s to take time to do something trivial like enjoy a cup of tea....
Gingerbread Syrup (And an Easy Gingerbread Latte Recipe)
Sweetly spiced homemade Gingerbread Syrup is perfect for making into a gingerbread latte. It’s easy to make and takes just 20 minutes! I am so looking forward to the next three days. We’re a little early this year, but today Mike and I are doing our annual Christmas Godfather tradition. (And yes, I know that’s weird and that The Godfather has nothing to do with Christmas. Try telling that to Mike, lol.)...
Maple Pecan Potato Chip Cookies Recipe
This Maple Pecan Potato Chip Cookies Recipe features a deliciously balanced salty/sweet flavor profile and is easy to make! They’re a fun addition to a festive holiday cookie tray. I think food-related gifts are the best gifts, whether it’s a celebratory meal you’re sharing or a plate of homemade treats. Or better yet, a tried and true family recipe. One of the biggest perks of being a food blogger is that when people hear what I do for a living, their eyes light up and their ears perk up, and they immediately ask me if I have a great recipe for such-and-such, or if I’ve ever […]...
Dirty Chai Latte Recipe
This Dirty Chai Latte Recipe combines a subtly sweetened masala chai latte with a shot of espresso for a drink that’s as aromatic as it is caffeinated! As far as unique coffee shop beverages go, I hadn’t heard of this one until recently when a friend told me about it. She said this is her go-to in the fall instead of a Pumpkin Spice Latte. You still get the warm spices and subtle sweetness, but without the flavor of pumpkin!...