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    Caramel Baked French Toast

    Caramel Baked French Toast

    Cozy breakfasts or brunches make me very happy. Whether it's me and my honey, or the kids are coming by, I love to have some kind of baked
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    Giant Peppermint Meringues

    Giant Peppermint Meringues

    Trying to figure out the perfect holiday dessert? How about these amazing Giant Peppermint Meringues? I love these for a bunch of reasons:
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    Chocolate Cream Tart

    Chocolate Cream Tart

    I have been looking for a chocolate cream pie or tart (preferably a tart because the crust is so much simpler than a pie) and I came across
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    Chocolate Kiss Cookies

    Chocolate Kiss Cookies

    When Christmas cookies make you feel nostalgic, you've got a winner! Most of us have had kiss cookies...my mom used to make them with a
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    Ornament Iced Sugar Cookies

    Ornament Iced Sugar Cookies

    When holiday baking calls for something special, these iced cookies are a stunning answer. They remind us of the beautiful ornaments that
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    White Chocolate-Peppermint Scones

    White Chocolate-Peppermint Scones

    Christmas morning...what to serve the gang?? These white chocolate-peppermint scones are a must! I just love this recipe...the white choco
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    The 'Nog

    The 'Nog

    I don't suppose that a holiday would be complete without egg nog, but how about eliminating the heavy cream, eggs and a lot of work, and
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    Holiday Sugar Cookies

    Holiday Sugar Cookies

    For years, I have been using the same holiday sugar cookie recipe. It's so delicious and with a hint of nutmeg, it is the perfect recipe
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    Royal Icing

    Royal Icing

    If you are going to decorate cookies, you must have a recipe for royal icing. There are lots of ways to frost and decorate cookies, but
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    Swirl Cookies

    Swirl Cookies

    It is very traditional to have iced sugar cookies at Chanukah. It's even more special when Bubbe makes them (my step-mother, Phyllis is
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    Chunky 15-Minute Apple Sauce

    Chunky 15-Minute Apple Sauce

    Apple sauce is my favorite way to top potato latkes, so at this time of the year, with all the gorgeous apples available and such an EASY
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    Potato Latkes

    Potato Latkes

    There can be nothing that symbolizes Chanukah (Hannukah? Channukah? Hanukkah?) more than potato latkes.
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    Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

    Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

    When you take a poll of your besties regarding pumpkin pie, and they all say "ewww" then you realize you you need to come up with a dessert
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    Savory Cheese Puffs

    Savory Cheese Puffs

    At a recent socially-distanced gathering of extremely close, wild girlfriends & sisters, our hostess, Yvette, served these completely
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    Pumpkin Martini

    Pumpkin Martini

    This delicious martini is perfect for a Thanksgiving gathering.
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    Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions

    Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions

    Green bean casseroles are a tradition in many households for Thanksgiving, except for ours. The whole family seems to feel that something
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    Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Pears

    Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Pears

    My stepmother, Phyllis, is a wonderful cook and when Thanksgiving rolls around, we are always thrilled when she agrees to make the pies and
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    Deconstructed Turkey with Sage Gravy

    Deconstructed Turkey with Sage Gravy

    I typically host Thanksgiving and it truly is my most favorite holiday of the year. I love being with all of my family and friends, and am
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    Banana Peanut Butter Braid

    Banana Peanut Butter Braid

    Remember peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Did you ever grill the sandwich? Did you ever say OMG??? Okay, I know we didn't say OMG, bu
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    Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon-Pecan Crumble

    Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon-Pecan Crumble

    We're getting close to Thanksgiving and I figured it's time to offer up some ideas! This incredible side dish isn't just for Thanksgiving,
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    Butterscotch Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies

    Butterscotch Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies

    Looking for a twist on an oatmeal raisin cookie? Try these Butterscotch Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies...these are super tasty!
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    Pumpkin Soup with Hazelnut Sage Pesto

    Pumpkin Soup with Hazelnut Sage Pesto

    Autumn soups are always so delightful! They are hearty and rich; they warm the belly! This Pumpkin Soup is no exception.
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    Campfire Old Fashioned

    Campfire Old Fashioned

    Toasted marshmallows will always break me down! As much as I want to behave and not eat sweets and stick to the healthy foods, I just
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    Halloween Witch Fingers

    Halloween Witch Fingers

    Creepy, aren't they? What a wonderfully scary way to celebrate Halloween! Make up a batch of these witch fingers and your holiday soirée
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    Powdered Crispy Wontons

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    Easy Banana Cake

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    Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

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