Kick those basic and boring cookies to the curb and make Pecan Caramel Cookie Cups instead! Fun and easy to make, these rich and delicious buttery cookie cups are filled with creamy caramel and chopped pecans, then drizzled with chocolate. Even though I am fortunate enough to reside in Southern California, we do get our…
Butternut Squash Beef Stew
Butternut Squash Beef Stew is the perfect meal for cold weather days. Warm and comforting, this stew features flavorful chunks of beef and bites of sweet butternut squash. Hearty and satisfying, this recipe comes together easily, making it the ideal meal for those busy weeknight suppers. Winter is here and that means lots and lots…
Homemade Marshmallows Recipe + Video
Homemade marshmallows are the perfect holiday treat. Beautiful snow-colored squares that are pillowy soft and oh so fluffy. And you will be amazed by how they taste so much better than the packaged variety. Follow this recipe and learn how to make your very own marshmallows. Are Homemade Marshmallows Worth It? If making marshmallows isn’t…
Gingerbread Layer Cake
Gingerbread Layer Cake is a festive and delightful dessert that is full of your favorite holiday flavors. The combination of light and fluffy gingerbread cake layers with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting is a perfect blend of delicious seasonal spices. And when topped with sugared cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and star anise, this gorgeous Gingerbread Layer…
Eggnog Layer Cake
This decadently delightful Eggnog Layer Cake is a perfect celebration of the season! In my house, holiday season means eggnog season. And while we all love enjoying a glass of traditional eggnog, it’s all of the delicious eggnog flavored foods that we look forward to the most. Which is exactly why I decided to go…
Eggnog Recipe + Video
This Classic Eggnog Recipe is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Eggnog is a traditional drink dating back hundreds of years and is truly synonymous with the holiday season. If you haven’t had the chance to try homemade Eggnog, you are seriously missing out. It is so much tastier than the store-bought variety….
Peppermint Bark Layer Cake
Peppermint Bark Layer Cake is full of delightful holiday flavors. Chocolate, white chocolate and peppermint are piled high to create a truly show-stopping holiday cake! When it comes to holiday baking, I like to go all out. Especially when it comes to dessert for our family’s Christmas dinner. It’s got to be something that is…
Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake
If you have leftover cranberry sauce like everyone does after Thanksgiving, turn it into this decadent Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake. There’s no reason to let any leftovers go to waste when a soft, spicy, slightly tart cake like this is just waiting to be created. Nutmeg, cinnamon, cranberry sauce, and a few basic ingredients come…
Holiday Champagne Punch
This Holiday Champagne Punch is a bowl full of holiday cheer! Nothing means celebration quite like a bottle of bubbly, so what better way to celebrate the holidays than with this festive spiced Holiday Champagne Punch? Filled with all of the flavors of the season, this is the perfect punch for low-stress entertaining. This post…
Sweet Potato Swirled Cheesecake + Video
Do fall and Thanksgiving right by whipping up this decadent Sweet Potato Swirled Cheesecake. This creamy dessert has a similar taste to pumpkin and you don’t have to share it with anyone. The secret to the perfect flavor combination for this recipe is the gingersnap cookie crust and the blend of everyone’s favorite fall spices….
Cranberry Christmas Cake
Cranberry Christmas Cake is a magical winter wonderland studded with fresh cranberries and warming winter spices. This post is sponsored by Challenge Butter, but all opinions are 100% my own. There are so many things to love about the holiday season. The music, the cheerful decor, and all of the food. And while December 25th is a…
Gruyere Broccoli Casserole
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #thebestfreshness #CollectiveBias This Gruyere Broccoli Casserole is a delicious and comforting side dish. An easy to make side dish that’s perfect for easy weeknight dinners and for your holiday table. The combination of smoky bacon, onions, broccoli and…
Buckwheat Crackers
Thank you Castello Cheese for sponsoring this post. Castello Cheese makes entertaining easy with its range of flavors. Cheese boards are just the thing for holiday entertaining! And homemade buckwheat crackers are the perfect addition. With holiday party season just around the corner, I am assembling a list of all my essential recipes. My favorites…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares Recipe
Thank you PEBBLES™ Cereal for sponsoring this post. PEBBLES™ Cereal is gluten-free and a great inclusive option for your family! Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares are a delicious gluten-free treat the entire family will love! Growing up, my Saturday mornings were all about watching reruns of The Flintstones cartoon while eating PEBBLES™ Cereal for breakfast….
Almond Butter Truffles
I am excited to be partnering with RX Nut Butter from RXBAR. This post has been sponsored by RXBAR. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The holidays are upon us, and it is time to start thinking about gifts! We always make a platter of delicious treats to gift and share with friends and…
Brussels Sprouts au Gratin + Video
The holiday season is upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited. In our house, the festivities officially kick off with Thanksgiving, which is my favorite meal of the year. And while the turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving table, it’s all those delicious side dishes, like this Brussels Sprouts au Gratin that my…
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes + Video
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are bite-size versions of a beloved fall classic! Swirled with toffee bits, these delectable cheesecake tidbits are perfect for serving up all season long. Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are bite-size versions of a beloved fall classic! Swirled with toffee bits, these delectable cheesecake tidbits are perfect for serving up all season long. …
Cranberry Baked Brie
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #CocaColaHolidaySpice #CollectiveBias The holiday season is upon us. And I am ready to get in the spirit with this delectable recipe for Cranberry Baked Brie. It is the perfect savory snack for all your seasonal gatherings. As…
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is full of irresistible fall flavors! The perfect treat to have with your morning coffee or as a delicious dessert. The arrival of October means that fall is officially in the air, the first frost is on the ground, and this warm and delicious Pumpkin Coffee Cake is in my oven! …
Day of the Dead Cake
This vibrant and colorful Day of the Dead Layer Cake is the perfect centerpiece for Dia de los Muertos celebrations. Dia de los Muertos, (Spanish for day of the dead), is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico that centers around family and friends gathering to remember loved ones who have died. The celebration includes building altars…