Guilty admission – I did not finish this project in time for Christmas! I’m on a sewing binge to catch up on all my unfinished projects. I’ll be caught up by February, I swear! Now back to the story of my December project…. —– Now that I have my fabrics it’s time to decide on […]
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Merry Christmas – The Countdown is Complete!
Merry Christmas! In case you missed them, my 25 favorite holiday recipes are posted here. I started the season thinking it would be easy to post a recipe a day for the entire month. It’s not so! Even though these are my favorite recipes that I come back to year after year, the time it […]
Countdown to Christmas – Poached Eggs with Truffle Toast
Warning – If you serve this to your holiday guests they won’t leave! This decadent bite is great for breakfast, brunch or as a first course for a dinner party. Find the recipe here. Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas.
Countdown to Christmas – Scotch Chocolate Krinkles
These cookies are not for the kiddies. They are chocolaty, boozy and yummy. The recipe is here.
Scotch Chocolate Krinkles
Booze + Chocolate = Awesome These are not the most beautiful Christmas cookies you’ll ever make but they sure taste good. You can freeze the dough ahead of time and bake cookies later. This recipe makes about 72 small cookies. For this recipe you’ll need: 2 large eggs 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup Scotch […]
Countdown to Christmas – Crunchy Oatmeal Chip Cookies with Dried Fruit and Nuts
This year these are my favorite cookie. They are super crunchy and are packed with dried fruit, chocolate and nuts. A sprinkling of salt on the top adds just the right amount of saltiness. You might think they are healthy (with all that oatmeal and fruit) until you see how much butter is used! The […]
Crunchy Oatmeal Chip Cookies with Dried Fruit and Nuts
I’m drooling just thinking about these cookies. They are super crunchy, a little salty and stuffed with chocolate, fruit and nuts. For Christmas I use a small cookie scoop (about 1 teaspoon) but the rest of the year I use a larger (1 tablespoon) scoop. This recipe makes about 100 small cookies. For this recipe […]
Countdown to Christmas – Triple Ginger Snaps
These gingersnaps pack a punch with 3 kinds of ginger. This is one of my new favorites! Yum. Find the recipe here.
Triple Ginger Snaps
Easy and awesome – that’s what I look for in a Christmas cookie. These ginger snaps have a ton of flavor and look good too. You can freeze the dough and bake it later if you prefer. This recipe makes 64 cookies if you use a teaspoon sized cookie scoop. For this recipe you’ll need: […]
Countdown to Christmas – Peppermint Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
This nostalgic ice cream is chocolaty and minty, with huge chunks of marshmallow. It’s exactly the kind dessert I want during the holidays. The recipe is here. Enjoy!