How to Make a Holiday Antipasto Wreath

Posted by on December 8, 2020

Love creating cute holiday appetizers? Or are you more of a freestyle cook? Honestly, I’m a little bit of both. While I love getting inspired by beautiful dishes and desserts, I’m also a busy mom – and I can usually spot a #PinterestFail a mile away. (Frankly, I know my limits in terms of both read more »

Holiday Cookie Time

Posted by on December 3, 2020

My house has been decorated for the holidays since early November. But now that December has rolled in, it’s time to get out the rolling pin and do some holiday baking. Baking cookies is one of my favorite activities of the season (along with decorating the tree and watching Hallmark movies 24/7). Here are a read more »

Let’s Talk Turkey: 10 Leftovers You’ll Love

Posted by on November 27, 2020

Turkey sandwiches. Turkey tetrazzini. Turkey a la king. There are a lot of traditional ways to give that leftover turkey a second (or even third) take. But what if you’re feeling a little more adventurous? Or what if you need to get creative since you’re having a smaller gathering than usual this year – which read more »

Fruity White Chocolate Cookies

Posted by on November 23, 2020

My husband came home from work the other day and mentioned that his co-worker’s wife makes a cookie with white chocolate chips and Fruity Pebbles® breakfast cereal. If you’re anything like me, you’d give him the stink face and probably think … that sounds … weird. Cereal, in a cookie? Doesn’t that get soggy? Does read more »

How to Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Posted by on November 18, 2020

I know, I know. It’s not even Thanksgiving. Under normal circumstances, I admit: it’s a little early to start thinking about holiday baking and entertaining. But it’s been a weird year, people. Here in Minnesota, we had our first big winter storm over a month ago, which is early for a blizzard – even by read more »

Thumbthing Special for the Holidays

Posted by on November 16, 2020

A favorite childhood memory is of my mom in the kitchen, baking up holiday cookies. Sugar cut-outs and spritz cookies were always popular, but my favorite was mom’s thumbprint cookies. I’d watch her roll out the little balls of dough, roll them in crushed nutmeats and use her thumb to press a small well in read more »

Five-Star Thanksgiving Recipes

Posted by on November 12, 2020

This sure has been a year for the history books, hasn’t it? 2020 has thrown many curveballs, but there is still so much to be thankful for. How you celebrate Thanksgiving may look different this year. Large gatherings may be replaced with smaller get-togethers. Big parties might be replaced with dinner at home. Regardless of read more »

Holiday Stuffing: 6 Ways to Dress It Up

Posted by on November 10, 2020

Love it? Hate it? Honestly, holiday stuffing can be a bit polarizing. Some people love the crunchy bits. Some prefer a softer, creamier texture baked with plenty of chicken broth. Not to mention, there are all kinds of different bread choices. Sourdough. Cornbread. Store-bought croutons. You name it. From savory to sweet to spicy, there read more »

9 Easy Autumn Appetizers

Posted by on November 4, 2020

This year, Thanksgiving will be a bit different for most of us. The same goes for fall gatherings with friends. (Honestly, I’m a little sad about missing out on “Friendsgiving” with my office crew.) But you know what? We all have a chance to try something different and start a new tradition or two this read more »