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Homemade Chocolate Malt Popcorn

Crunch and munch your favorite soda fountain treat! This chocolate malt popcorn recipe is easy and super delicious.  You know how good chocolate milkshakes are. Now you can get that tasty flavor on crunchy popcorn! Just like a great chocolate malt, this snack has the perfect chocolate … [Read more...]

Avocado Toasts With Sprouts

Avocado Mash Toasts with Sprouts are great as an easy vegetarian lunch or snack. Avocado mash toasts are all the rage in the food hub of New York.I don't remember the first time I had one. But we made them for breakfast or lunch all the time in the test kitchen. We would use whatever … [Read more...]

Spice Smarts | How To Keep And Use Spices

Get spice smarts! Change the way you store and use your spices. Keep them fresh and organized so cooking with spices is more fun. Having cooked in many different kitchens, people's houses and friends apartments, I've rifled through my fair share of spice cabinets. I certainly have a system … [Read more...]

Gingerbread House Façades

When I build a holiday gingerbread house, I’m always a tiny bit sad to have only one to decorate. I also dislike waiting for the frosting-glue to dry. Soooo impatient! I’m solving problems all over the place: Just make the front! These cute houses are perfect for little hands to decorate, or … [Read more...]

White Christmas Candy Cane Cookies

White Christmas Candy Cane cookies, luscious desserts, parties and presents! They all go together this time of year. And what a perfect addition to your cookie collection.  This easy little cookie is a delicious, buttery shortbread dough that is sturdy enough to hold its shape for these … [Read more...]

Prime Rib with Creamed Horseradish

Here's how to make Prime Rib with simple steps. Beautiful and crowd-pleasing, this recipe has a flavorful rub and simple cooking method. I call this The Big Easy! Prime rib has become our family favorite for “The Big Holiday Meal.” To be honest, it’s easy, and everyone loves...I mean loves … [Read more...]

Peppermint Cloud Brownies with Marshmallows

Peppermint Cloud Brownies with marshmallows are the ultimate, easy, holiday treat! Peppermint and chocolate are one of my favorite combos. At the holidays I get to indulge in every which way! Hot cocoa, candy bark, cookies and I always make these brownies! I have loads of other luscious … [Read more...]

Baby Broccoli with Hazelnut Butter

Baby Broccoli with Hazelnut Butter is a delicious and simple side to dinner. Toasted nuts with browned butter make this dish special enough for the holidays. Tender green veggies with a toasted butter and hazelnut sauce is so simple to make, and it's gorgeous on your holiday table. Baby … [Read more...]

Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes are a great, flavorful side for a feast. They're even a delicious crowd-pleaser for a weeknight dinner next to grilled chicken or steak. Is It A Feast? When he was little, my cousin Troy wisely defined a feast.He said a meal is a feast if it has mashed … [Read more...]

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pie

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pie is the cream pie equivalent to your favorite snack. It's chocolatey, crunchy and salty sweet. Chocolate covered pretzels are a tasty snack. Chocolate cream pie, in a salty-sweet pretzel crust, with whipped cream...also a tasty snack. And your next crowd-pleasing … [Read more...]

Chile Sweet Potatoes

Spicy roasted spuds are a fresh alternative to traditional mashed sweet potatoes. Taking Sides As far as Thanksgiving sides go, I really like my mom's sweet potatoes baked with brown sugar and topped with mini marshmallows, toasted just a little, so they're golden brown. Sugar rush … [Read more...]

Gingered Coconut Pecan Pie

Pie like you, Gingered Coconut Pecan Pie! With tender coconut, crunchy nuts and a ginger caramel filling, this pie is a holiday staple. I like pecan pie. I mean, it took me a long time, and it’s not my first choice—but let’s be honest, it’s pretty darn good. It might be YOUR favorite, I … [Read more...]

Salted Caramel Sauce

Just enough salt makes this Salted Caramel Sauce perfect—with caramelized sugar and vanilla. The now classic flavor of salted caramel wins again!! There are so many delicious uses for this sauce. In and on pie of course, on fresh apples, on ice cream, cake, cookies. In a cocktail, apple cider … [Read more...]

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

Salted Caramel Apple Pie brings two perfect recipes together. Who doesn't love apple pie, it's a classic! And salty, sweet caramel just makes it a million times better. A classic apple pie gets a salty, sweet makeover and I'm not mad about it. The combo of salted caramel apple pie melts in your … [Read more...]

Sausage And Greens Soup

Sausage and Greens Soup means comfort food at it's best. Creamy, savory broth and hearty greens, potatoes and sausage simmer together to perfection.  Making Soup Making soup is one of my ideal procrastination activities. It’s typically a lot of methodical chopping, mindless stirring … [Read more...]

Halloween Candy Corn Twist Cupcakes

I know people who like candy corn. I try not to judge them, and just love them for who they are--but it's hard. For those of you in my camp who don't love the wonderfully iconic Halloween candy, but, like me, survive off of several sugar fixes a day, I created a solution in the form of a … [Read more...]

Black Cat Cupcakes

Black Cat Cupcakes are chocolatey from bottom to top. They are festive and easy to decorate; you can never go wrong with a cute black cat! These Black Cat Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any Halloween party! Not to mention, they are fun and easy to make with kids. If you need a school … [Read more...]

Sunshine Chicken Skewers

It's all about presentation with these sunny skewers. Marinated to take on a yellow color from turmeric, these kabobs look great arranged on a platter to look delicious! Even the simplest things can look fantastically impressive on the table with a little thought. These chicken skewers are … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Brownie Cake

Combining the chocolaty goodness of brownies with peanut butter fudge makes this dessert practically irresistible. Peanut Butter Brownie Cake, or Can-I-Get-A-Boyfriend Peanut Butter Brownie Cake as I like to call it, takes a simple chocolate brownie cake recipe and elevates it with two layers … [Read more...]

Baked Chicken In Paper - Chicken en Papillote Recipe

Baked Chicken in Paper with golden raisins, herbs and pine nuts cooks in 15 minutes! It is total simplicity and flavor in one recipe—easy to make and sure to wow everyone at the table. Learn about the true French name: en papillote, and why this cooking method is easy and makes chicken juicy … [Read more...]