Holiday sweet treats aren't limited to cookies and pies. This smooth, creamy Egg Nog Rice Pudding comes together easily, with smooth seasonal flavors to rival any traditional dessert! We've also included a low sugar and egg-free option for those navigating the holidays with diet restrictions. The only sugar comes from a lower-sugar, egg-less almond milk-based … Continue reading Egg Nog Rice Pudding
Holiday cooking
Spiced Molasses Crackle Cookies
Molasses is a classic holiday flavor, but traditional gingerbread can be hard and dry. That's where these chewy molasses cookies come in! They are characterized by a chewy interior, surrounded by a crunchy exterior covered in delicious sparkling sugar. The trick is to let them cool on a sheet of wax paper to keep the … Continue reading Spiced Molasses Crackle Cookies
Coffee Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
Today's Christmas cookie recipe originated with a dear friend who has been making them for her friends and family for decades. She has always known these are my very favorite, so she was gracious enough to share her recipe with me. However, in my anticipation, I was too impatient to chill the dough before baking. … Continue reading Coffee Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
Chocolate Mint Crinkle Cookies
Today's Christmas cookie recipe is Chocolate Mint Crinkle Cookies, perfect for fans of grasshopper cookies or Thin Mint cookies. These little gems taste like little brownie bites with a delicate hint of mint, and while they look stunning, they taste even better! They're perfect for the holidays, or pretty much any other day, since the … Continue reading Chocolate Mint Crinkle Cookies
Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Blondies
This week, we're focusing on Christmas cookies and sweet treats, and we're starting off with one of the best! I probably should've labeled this post Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars, because that's precisely what they are. However, at their heart, these are just orange-flavored blondies, festively dressed with cranberries and white chocolate chips, smothered in … Continue reading Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Blondies
Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie with Egg Nog Whipped Cream
Happy day before Thanksgiving, a day in which many people are baking up a storm! For my final Thanksgiving prep post, I've saved the best for last: our favorite pumpkin pie recipe. It's a little more complicated than our Classic Pumpkin Pie, but the extra effort is well rewarded! We start with Iron Chef Alex … Continue reading Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie with Egg Nog Whipped Cream
Cranberry Apple Custard Pie
Looking to step away from traditional Thanksgiving desserts and really impress your guests? Try this Cranberry Apple Custard Pie! With a layer of Crème Pâtissière (pastry cream) topped by a layer of cranberry apple compote, nestled together in flaky pie crust pastry, this pie is a delicious balance of sweet and tart. It makes a … Continue reading Cranberry Apple Custard Pie
Herb Compound Butter
Want to make things a little easier in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day? Make compound butter! By combining butter and fresh herbs in your early Thanksgiving prep, you can cut out all that chopping on the big day. For all those traditional recipes that call for butter and herbs, just reach for this! Mixed it … Continue reading Herb Compound Butter
Thanksgiving Leftover Paninis
Imagine all the best flavors of Thanksgiving stuffed between two pieces of crunchy, buttery Sourdough bread with ooey, gooey Swiss cheese and the tang of mustard? Did that get your attention? Truth be told, every single November, I anticipate this leftovers sandwich more than Thanksgiving dinner itself. In fact, I ensure I will have plenty … Continue reading Thanksgiving Leftover Paninis
Signature Mainstay Butter Herb Roasted Turkey
Looking for a dependable, traditional Thanksgiving turkey recipe? Look no further! Our signature roasted turkey recipe uses butter and fresh herbs to make a juicy, flavorful turkey with crispy skin. The science behind it is simple. Putting herb butter under the skin allows for lots of moisture and flavor in the meat. Salting the skin … Continue reading Signature Mainstay Butter Herb Roasted Turkey
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