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12.23.2024
Whipped Feta Dip
Whipped feta dip is a simple appetizer that you will adore. Made with a handful of ingredients, this comes together in minutes and is perfect for a party. We have a restaurant that we love to sneak off to for last minute date nights. We sit at the bar and order drinks and appetizers, and…
12.22.2024
White Wine Garlic Butter Shrimp
Garlic butter shrimp is about to become your new favorite recipe. It is an amazing appetizer, but you can toss it with some pasta for a fantastic dinner. Garlic, butter, and shrimp are three of my favorite culinary words, so you know that when you wrap them together, magic is going to happen. This recipe…
12.21.2024
Best Sugar Cookie Recipe
This Sugar Cookie Recipe stands the test of time. Crisp on the outside, but buttery soft on the inside, this is a family favorite! This recipe for easy sugar cookies is one of my very favorite baked goods. I have made this recipe so many times, I can practically do it in my sleep. Originally…
12.20.2024
Eggnog Martini
This Eggnog Martini is perfect for your holiday party! If you can’t get enough of eggnog specialty drinks, this Christmas cocktail is for you. Holiday cocktails are so fun to make. They can be over the top with garnishes, sweet and delicious, and everyone loves them. They are perfect to make for holiday parties. This…
12.20.2024
Cinnamon Syrup
Cinnamon Syrup is easy to make and makes a great addition to so many cocktails. I love creating cocktails from scratch because there are so many fun things you can do with just a few ingredients. One of the great ways to change up cocktails is by making specialty simple syrup. Simple syrup is so…
12.18.2024
Fried Ravioli
Fried Ravioli makes a delicious appetizer. Made with just a handful of ingredients and then dipped in warm marinara sauce, this is a winner! I’m a sucker for appetizers, and a whole table of them is a dream come true. This delicious appetizer recipe for deep-fried ravioli is the perfect addition to an appetizer spread.…
12.17.2024
Horseradish Sauce (5 Ingredients)
Horseradish Sauce is the perfect condiment for Prime Rib or if you are making a sandwich from Roast Beef. Made with simple ingredients, this will quickly become a staple! For years, whenever I post my Prime Rib on Facebook, I inevitably get the question: Do you have a good horseradish sauce to go with this.…
12.16.2024
Light Spinach Dip Recipe
This Spinach Dip Recipe is easy to make and absolutely delicious! Made with easy ingredients, you’ll never want to buy the store packet again. It is possible I was born in the wrong country, because my preferred way of eating is appetizers. I love small plate restaurants, and I love hosting parties where there are…
12.16.2024
Eggnog French Toast
Eggnog French Toast is the perfect holiday breakfast. Made with simple ingredients and the festive taste of eggnog, you will adore this easy brunch recipe. My family absolutely adores French Toast. We often have it for dinner (or “brinner” if you are in my house). This eggnog twist on French toast is perfect for eating…
12.15.2024
Prime Rib Recipe
Prime Rib is the perfect centerpiece for a holiday table or a Sunday dinner with the family. This Prime Rib Roast recipe is flavored perfectly and roasts easily in the oven leaving you with the most tender beef recipe. Sometimes it still feels like Nathan and I are a young married couple, though we have…
12.14.2024
Easy Pie Crust Recipe
This pie crust recipe is easy to make, but more importantly it tastes delicious. The combination of butter and shortening help the pie keep its shape without sacrificing any flavor and our secret ingredient pulls it all together like magic. With baking season upon us, I wanted to give you an updated version of this…
12.13.2024
Hot Chocolate Bar
Making a Hot Chocolate Bar for a holiday or Christmas party is super easy and it is so fun! Make a batch of my crockpot hot chocolate and with my free printables and supply list, you will be all set! My kids absolutely love hot chocolate. I’m being totally honest, since making my slow cooker…












