Here is quick meal to have on those really busy days, it takes 5 minutes of your time. This also looks pretty festive for the holidays. You could make it as an appetizer for your holiday party. A great snack and break from the late night wrapping. Maybe even make it for Santa to enjoy while he puts the gifts … Read More ...
Gift Bow Cupcake Topper
Gift wrapping isn’t complete without the bow. Wrap up your cupcakes this holiday, with these cute gift bow toppers. This technique can be used throughout the year for other special occasions too. I can’t make a regular bow with ribbon, I wonder if this would be easier. There is a video to guide you.
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Santa Storm Trooper Cookies
Come over to the dark side and enjoy these storm trooper cookies. Or become a Jedi and defeat the storm troopers bite by bite. These cookies will be a big hit with all Star Wars fans. Brittanie at Simplistically Living created these cookies using a skull cookie cutter and Santa hat cookie cutter. I’m wishing I bought one of the … Read More ...
Soft Chewy Vegan Gingersnaps
A healthy cookie you can enjoy! It’s vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free. I call that a baking hat trick! It is so hard to be good during the holidays, or worse, not be able to enjoy the baked goods due to allergies or being healthy. I don’t eat a lot of desserts, but during the holidays, I go crazy … Read More ...
Gingerbread House Tree Ornament
We are taking the gingerbread house to the tree! How cute are these gingerbread house tree ornaments?! You will need a really sturdy branch to hang them on or an area in the tree to place them in. Or maybe you just want to have a couple of small gingerbread houses to decorate that is less time consuming. Laura at … Read More ...
Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Muffins
Since I’m the only one that likes cranberries, we have lots of cranberry sauce left over. I love cranberry and orange together and will use some of that cranberry sauce to make these muffins. This cranberry recipe is gluten free, but I’m going to replace the flour with regular flour. I bet you could replace the cranberry sauce with your … Read More ...
Spelt Cinnamon Snowflake Cookies
Who is starting their holiday baking today? Traditionally, I start my Christmas cards and watch White Christmas. I’m not allowed to do any other Christmas items till December 1st. I’m not ready for the snowfall, but would be happy to have these snowflake cookies in the house. I think I need to invest in some snowflake cookie cutters
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Hot Chocolate Fudge
Hot chocolate is a staple during the winter months in our house. It’s sweet comfort in a mug of warmth and chocolate. We also enjoy the frozen hot chocolate in the summer months. This could help make hot chocolate a year around item. A great gift for neighbors, teachers, friends, family and to take to holiday parties.
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Christmas Tree Cheeseboard
For all the holidays I can remember, we always had cheese and crackers for an appetizer. How fun for the kids to help in the kitchen by creating this tree shaped cheeseboard. Thankfully, you are able to buy the cheese cubed nowadays. Just show the kids the picture and directions or let them freestyle and create their own Christmas tree … Read More ...
Chocolate Coated Stir Sticks for Hot Chocolate
Spruce up your hot chocolates with these cute stirring sticks coated in chocolate. There is no such thing as too much chocolate in your hot chocolate. Nicole at Tikkido also covers them with some crushed peppermint sticks for a minty flavor. You can forgo that part if you would like or only do some with or without.
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(Eggless)Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops
Unless it is baking season, there is a good chance we won’t have eggs in the house. Muffin tops are probably my daughter’s favorite. I like the whole muffin, but there are a lot of people that just want the tops. Great on the go breakfast or mid morning snack for Black Friday shoppers. Great addition to your brunch table … Read More ...
Chocolate Crepes with Raspberry Sauce
Having an intimate holiday dinner with your loved one? You might want to practice your crepe skills and create this elegant dessert for your sweetie. These would also be great for a holiday party or brunch. I wouldn’t try this as a first time dessert, without practice. You could always cheat a little and not make them chocolate and use … Read More ...
Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole
If you thought you were set with your potato plans for Thanksgiving, think again! I’m going to be good and stick to my slow cooker potatoes, but I am definitely making this when we have potatoes during the week. What a great dish to bring to a potluck or have for brunch.
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Pomegranate Granita
Besides peppermint and gingerbread, I’m thankful for pomegranates this time of year. A fruit rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, that surprisingly many people haven’t tried. Give it a try. I’m not big on cold items when it is cold out, but I’ll crank up the heat a little higher to enjoy this over the holidays.
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Dip Filled Crescent Bundles
These might be your new party favorites. You can have them as appetizers at the holiday party, or for all the football games over the holiday season. I love how this is portable, which for standing room only parties is helpful. Especially for me, cause I’m accident prone and it is best that I don’t have to juggle my plate … Read More ...