Did you know that many foods have national days in their honor? October 1 is known as National Homemade Cookie Day. It seems appropriate that the first day of October would be given this honor, since October also starts three months of holiday celebrations where cookies play a big part. Who doesn’t love the smell…
There could not be any more perfect cheesecake recipe for Valentine’s day or Christmas than these delicious and pretty Red Velvet Cheesecake Truffles. The combination of the deep red center and the white chocolate topping, drizzled with light red trails of sweetness is the perfect treat to share with a loved on for your special…
This rich and creamy Easy Pistachio Fudge is perfect for your special dessert table and takes just minutes to prepare. I have to admit it. I love fudge. Every time I go to my local Farmer’s Market, I head to the indoor area where there is a vendor that sells fudge and buy a piece or…
I love anything mint flavored. And combine it with chocolate? This Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge is rich with an out of this world taste. It’s the stuff that Christmas dreams are made of! Fudge is one of those things that is either super easy to make or a “pull out your hair” experiment from a…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeHolidayGoodness #CollectiveBias It’s time to make some Holiday Shaped Brownie Pops! The holidays are upon us and baking is in full production in my kitchen. I love to make creative and fun baked goods for Christmas. These Holiday Shaped Brownie Pops…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #InspireWithCheese #CollectiveBias Entertaining this time of the year can make for a stressful few months if you don’t have a few easy appetizers in your arsenal. Lucky for me, (and you!) these Crostini Recipes come together in a flash and are perfect for…
I love to bake during the holidays and I love cheesecake recipes. I thought it would be fun to combine both into one cake. Most of the time, I come up with baked goodies that are fast and easy to put together. This Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Bundt Cake is not one of those. It takes…
This Rocky Road Fudge recipe is just about one of the easiest fudge recipes you will make. And don’t let the snobby cooks scare you into thinking that you need a great deal of patience and a fancy candy thermometer to make fudge! Making fudge does not have to be hard. This delicious holiday treat…
These white chocolate snickerdoodle blondie bars will satisfy your sweet tooth, for sure! I adore the taste of anything with the word snickerdoodle in it. I make snickerdoodle cookies at Christmas time, when the aroma of cinnamon is so satisfying to me. I’ve even come up with a snickerdoodle bread! But then I got to thinking,…
If you like Peppermint holiday desserts, you will love this recipe. This festive Christmas treat is a variation of the normal Rice Krispie Bars that are so popular. These peppermint Rice Krispie bars combine marshmallows and Rice Krispies with butter and crushed candy canes for a treat that will be a delight on your Christmas buffet table. Peppermint…
Each year for Christmas my sister would bring cookies with a Hershey kiss center to our family gathering . We all loved them. These Candy Cane Kiss Cookies are a version of her original but instead of using chocolate kisses, I use the candy cane striped ones. They are very festive and perfect for either Christmas or…
Making the perfect Royal icing for your gingerbread house requires just three ingredients. Gingerbread houses are so much fun to make. We have a different one every year in our house. It is a tradition that we started when Jess was a little girl and it continues to this day, even though she is a…
Holiday Fun Time – Host a Cookie Exchange. From now through the end of the year, there are so many holidays, and such fun to be enjoyed with friends and family. One of my favorite traditions is to host a cookie exchange. A cookie exchange is not just for Christmas either. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s day…
