This past Christmas, I made these spiced candied pecans to give out as neighbor gifts. I had so many people come back and ask me how I made them that I figured they definitely need a permanent spot on the blog. They have also quickly become a staple, and even my kids who wouldn't typically […]
Bacon, Date, and Manchego Cheese Ball
Cheeseballs are almost always at our extended family gatherings around the holidays. While I love a classic cheeseball made with traditional ingredients, I also like to mix things up occasionally. The inspiration for this cheeseball was another favorite recipe, bacon wrapped and cheese stuffed dates. The combination of dates, bacon, and manchego results in a […]
Dark Cherry Cheesecake
The base of this cheesecake is my mother in law's recipe and a longstanding family favorite from before I was even married. I've boosted the vanilla with vanilla bean paste, but otherwise stayed with the batter recipe because it really just can't be beat. Dark Cherry Cheesecake Print Prep time 3 hours Cook time […]
Gingerbread Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Swirl
Gingerbread is one of my very favorite holiday flavors, especially is when the spice level is just right. The warm spices need to be present, but not too overwhelming and allow the molasses to come through. This cake has the perfect balance, and is incredibly tender and moist. You could definitely eat it on it's […]
Pear and Pecan Tarte Tatin
Tarte tatin feels like an upscale version of pie, but is actually even easier. Although it's often made with apples, this version uses pears and pecans along with a dreamy salted caramel sauce used for baking and topping. There are few tricks to making this tarte tatin perfect. Be sure to use pears that are […]
Pomegranate Curd Pie
This past Thanksgiving, our 8-year-old decided she wanted to make a pomegranate pie. Pomegranates are one of her favorite foods ever, and she could easily eat them daily. We decided on creating a pomegranate curd pie with a flavorful gingersnap crust and a fluffy, marshmallowy meringue topping. I helped develop and test the recipe, and […]
Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce
A good caramel sauce is a great addition to anyone's recipe repertoire. It is so versatile and once you get comfortable with the process, it is so easy to make. While I love a good classic salted caramel sauce, this brown sugar and brown butter version feels extra special, with deeper and nuttier notes. Brown […]
Whipped Maple Brown Butter
For holidays or gatherings, I love having a flavored butter to serve alongside rolls or fresh sourdough. This whipped maple brown butter is one of my favorites. Serve this with your holiday meals for an extra special touch or gift it to neighbors for a unique homemade gift they are sure to love. Whipped Maple […]
Cranberry Brown-Butter Blondies
It is so nice to have a recipe in my back pocket for an easy but festive dessert around the holidays. It seems like there are always times I am unexpectedly needing to bring a treat to a gathering or having guests over, or want to drop something by at a neighbors house. This recipe […]
Baked Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Dip
One of my most popular recipes is baked goat cheese with chili oil and tomatoes. Since it is such an easy but impressive appetizer, I wanted to make a fall version. This baked goat cheese and butternut squash is sweet, spicy, creamy, and tangy. It would be a great appetizer to serve for a holiday […]
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Pie
I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin pie, but I do love other pumpkin desserts. My kids and husband, on the other hand, love pumpkin pie. This pie makes us all happy. The pumpkin custard is enough of pumpkin flavor to satisfy the pumpkin-pie lovers, but different enough to satisfy those not so crazy about […]
Sweet Potato Cookies with Maple Marshmallow Creme
Make a classic side dish into cookie form with these sweet potato cookies. The cookie is soft and chewy and lightly spiced to let the sweet potato flavor come through. It is then topped with a toasted maple marshmallow creme topping reminiscent of the marshmallow topping of sweet potato casserole. A few notes about these […]
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