This apple cider bourbon punch is so festive and it is a perfect drink to make a big batch of ahead of time and then just add the club soda/sparkling cider when ready to serve for a party or gathering. I will be serving on Thanksgiving and did a little taste test this week toContinue reading “Apple Cider Bourbon Punch”
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Ricotta Dumplings with Asparagus and Garlic
This recipe comes from Bon Appetite. I had never had or heard of ricotta dumplings but the picture looked delicious and I love to try cooking new things. The simple dumplings are made of ricotta, eggs, cheese, flour and salt. They are served with asparagus and garlic in a chicken broth and topped with chivesContinue reading “Ricotta Dumplings with Asparagus and Garlic”
Candied Orange Peel
I candied this orange peel for a specific cookie recipe I will be sharing soon, but as soon as I finished making it, I wished I had made twice as much. Candied orange (or lemon or grapefruit) peel is really easy to make and it is good to eat on its own just as candy.Continue reading “Candied Orange Peel”
Christmas Crack
I started making this recipe a few years ago and it has become one of my regular holiday treats to make. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical of this recipe at first. Saltines with a bunch of stuff dumped on them? Didn’t sound that impressive. I don’t make things on repeat though unlessContinue reading “Christmas Crack”
Chopped Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing
This recipe is from Kathleen Ashmore. I love her salad recipes! They have so many great ingredients and interesting dressings. We had this chopped salad with our spinach and artichoke galette last week, but it kept well in my fridge for a few days after and I ate it for lunch every day. The baseContinue reading “Chopped Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing”
Moroccan Meatball Soup with Israeli Couscous
I love this soup! Israeli couscous is my favorite kind of couscous. It is larger than regular couscous and so satisfying in a soup. This soup has all the good things… highly spiced meatballs, Israeli couscous, flavorful broth and veggies, and you top it off with a sprinkling of fresh herbs. Yum! You can makeContinue reading “Moroccan Meatball Soup with Israeli Couscous”
Hot Chocolate Cookies
As I mentioned in my butter cookie post, this time of year I am always baking cookies to try out for my holiday cookie boxes. I have been seeing different hot chocolate cookie recipes for a while now, and wanted to try them. I am totally sold. These cookies have great chocolate flavor, are crispyContinue reading “Hot Chocolate Cookies”
Sirloin Kebabs
I have been making these marinated sirloin kebabs for years, but I tend to make them only for camping trips. They are great make ahead option because you can marinate and skewer the meat and veggies ahead of time and just grill when ready. We haven’t had a chance to go camping since the spring,Continue reading “Sirloin Kebabs”
Fried Bologna Sandwich
Who else grew up eating bologna sandwiches as a lunch box staple? I liked them fine as a kid, but wasn’t overly impressed. This fried bologna sandwich is a step up from the soggy brown bag lunch version of childhood. The bread is toasted, the bologna is nicely fried, and it is served on myContinue reading “Fried Bologna Sandwich”
Apple Sangria
I was looking for a drink that I could make a big batch of when our friends came over, and apple sangria seemed like the perfect make ahead drink for a warm fall evening. We’ve had a great stretch of warm fall weather this past week and I love it. The nice thing about thisContinue reading “Apple Sangria”