Welcome to day 6 of our 12 days of Christmas recipes series, you can see the rest of the recipes at the bottom of this post. This delightful vanilla fig jam may sound fancy but I assure you, it is very easy to make. It is yummy on crackers or with a slice of brie…
Welcome to day 6 of our 12 Days of Christmas Recipes. You can find a list of the other 11 days near the bottom of this post. These elegant appetizers look a lot more complicated than they actually are. The trick is to use prosciutto that is sliced thin enough to manipulate, but not so…
This delightful beverage is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. Here, the classic flavor combination of cranberry, orange, and cinnamon is complemented by the unexpected addition of cumin. Add a little vodka for a fun adults-only treat, or skip it for a pleasant mocktail everyone can enjoy. Cheers! Prep time: 5 minutes, plus…
A bright splash of seasonal color transforms this classic Moscow Mule cocktail into a new holiday favorite. If you enjoy the warm gingery flavor of a traditional Moscow Mule, you will definitely want to give this festive cranberry one a try! Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: n/aYield: 2 cocktails Cranberry Moscow Mule Ingredients: 5 oz….
This harvest soup is so simple and easy and yet so flavorful with ingredients like butternut squash and apples being roasted before being combined into a creamy soup. I love to make this on a Sunday and then pack it into separate containers for warm winter lunches throughout the week or it makes a lovely…
These spiced pecans are a lovely mid-afternoon snack. They are also fantastic on a charcuterie board or an antipasto platter. Or you could divide them up into small sacs or boxes and give them as little gifts for your friends at Christmas time! I remember a few years ago a friend did just that with…
Welcome to the first day of our new 12 Days of Christmas Recipes series! Starting today I will be sharing a bunch of new favorite Christmas and holiday recipes. Some of these recipes will be easy and some will be a bit more challenging. I’m also sharing some new festive drink recipes, some with alcohol…
This super easy Apple butter crockpot recipe is so simple you basically set it and forget it for a day when you are at home getting other stuff done. It is smooth and buttery with a hint of spice and wonderful to give as a gift. Enjoy! Ingredients:8 cups of applesauce4 cups of sugar4 teaspoons…
Pumpkin is one of the top ingredients to have in the fall and especially for Halloween treats and of course the ever-loved Pumpkin Spiced Latte. But did you know, not only is it delicious and seasonal, but it is also low-fat and provides many great health benefits? When I found out that pumpkin can help…
This versatile and forgiving soup is a great way to use up the abundant summer and fall produce on hand this time of year. You can add whatever herbs and vegetables you have available to create your own unique combinations – just be sure to allow enough time for whatever you add to fully cook…