Holiday Recipes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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Pumpkin Martini

This delicious martini is perfect for a Thanksgiving gathering.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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