Just before Thanksgiving, I posted a site that had several gluten-free recipes
. One of the Facebook readers requested more dairy-free recipes. So today, will be filled with dairy-free recipes and desserts. In New England, we have a lot of dreary days and cold nights perfect for drinking hot chocolate. Or when the kids come in after a day of … Read More ...
DIY Easy To Bake Grinch Cookies
One of my all-time favorite book and show of the holiday season. It wouldn’t be Christmas in our house if I missed the original “How the Grinch Stole Christmas
” on TV. I do have the video if I do miss it, which has happened a couple of years due to our schedule.
These Grinch cookies are made with … Read More ...
Christmas Cookies Galore
Here are a couple of sites that have lots of different cookie ideas for you to make for a cookie swap or just add to your current favorites. Maybe you are making your first batch of Christmas cookies, there are many choices for your new tradition.
Click here on Over the Big Moon for 12 different cookie recipe sites from … Read More ...
Perfect Sugar Cookie Cut-outs
If I have anyone that reads my articles, you will know that I am not creative in the kitchen and I don’t frost my sugar cookies. I love sugar cookies, but only seem to make them for Santa.
I always have a hard time with the cookies being too thin or they spread and become shapeless. I’m hoping this recipe … Read More ...
Mini Melting Snowmen Cheese Balls
It’s amazing how creative people get with their food around the holidays. I never seem to struggle finding ideas for your holiday entertaining. I almost want to throw a few parties myself, so I can use all of the ideas.
I could fill a whole month of ideas from Beth from Hungry Happenings. I wish I had her vision when … Read More ...
Melted Christmas Snowmen Oreo Balls
How cute are these snowmen or should I say snowmen heads. These would be cute on a plate or as toppers on cupcakes. Maybe instead of a cherry on top of the ice cream, you could place one of these. Or just put some in a cute package and give as gifts.
The Oreo
truffle can be made ahead of … Read More ...
Snowman Cheese Ball
Do you want to build a snowman….. We did with the last storm, but the sun has melted his head and now he is just a body with really long arms. When it comes to building a snowman, location is key.
This cute little guy won’t melt, but he may melt the hearts of your guests. Your guests will be … Read More ...
12 Deliciously Festive Holiday Cookies
Whether you have a cookie exchange to participate in, or you just like baking during the Holiday season, these 12 cookies are a no fail. With ingredients making them 100% festive for the Christmas season, you are sure to love each and every one of them. Good luck deciding which to try first.
1- Cranberry Bliss Cookies from Gimme Some … Read More ...
Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees
Here is another great treat to do with the kids. Especially, if school gets cancelled and the temperatures are too low to let the kids out to play. Let the kids create some snacks to enjoy later on in the day. This would also make a great craft project at a party.
All you need is some pretzel
s, melting … Read More ...
Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Christmas Trees
This recipe is gluten and dairy-free. The Christmas tree, artificial or real? We went artificial a few years ago. I do miss the lovely pine scent from the real tree, but thank goodness for Christmas scented candles
.
Love how this tree is white with specs of red. It can just be a tree in the forest on your dessert … Read More ...
Instant Chai Tea Mix
I’m not a coffee drinker, but love tea and an occasional hot chocolate
during the winter months. I really love Chai Tea
and will have to make some of this. This would be a great gift for all your tea drinking friends. I would probably put it in a basket with some other teas and mug or tea cup and … Read More ...
Mini Mint Grasshoppers in a Jar
Love anything mint. These mint flavored desserts are some of my favorites. Although, the name really doesn’t sound very appealing. I think the best thing about these desserts in a jar, is that they travel well. Guests can take them home with them, if they don’t have room for dessert. They would make a cute place setting before the meal. … Read More ...
Candy Cookies in a Jar
Mason Jars
are still the rage. I loved them before they became popular again! There are so many uses for them! They can be used for canning, storage and gifting. Today’s focus will be gifts in jars. You don’t have to use mason jars, you can reuse old sauce jars, baby food jars or regular glass jars that you find … Read More ...
Chocolate Peppermint Four Layer Dessert
To me, nothing says Christmas, like pine scent, eggnog and peppermint sticks. This dessert has at least two of the requirements. Chocolate is the bonus! This yummy goodness can be made ahead of time. All you have to do is assemble when you are ready! Great potluck dessert and great way to use up the leftover peppermint sticks.
Click here … Read More ...
Marius Cookies
Love the design on this cookie! Reminds me of a warm and cozy sweater I like to wear! I also thought it would be fun to make some ugly sweater cookies too. If you are having an ugly sweater party, set up a cookie decorating bar for the guest. I would serve these lovelies at any party or give as … Read More ...