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Let's talk Stratta. Think savory, bready, eggy deliciousness. Unlike a sweet bread pudding, the ratio of egg to bread is a touch higher...

Christmas came early this morning! Gingerbread Pancakes & Apple Molasses Syrup are a wonderfully festive brunch treat. Truth be told, I'd...

I love a good drop cookie. Especially one that doesn't require anything more than a bowl, whisk and some chill time! These Chocolate...

Everyone loves a good potato dish, especially around the holidays. Ordinarily, mashed potatoes or potato gratin hit the table. And...

The name pretty much says it all. Apples and creamy oats are spiced just as you would a traditional gingerbread cookie. Plenty of ground...

The combination of fresh cranberries and bright orange just screams "Christmas!" to me. So naturally, I just had to make a batch shortly...

When it comes to Thanksgiving, ordinarily, I'm a pie person. And I love the unadulterated classics - apple, pumpkin, pecan. But my dinner...

I met a friend one Friday morning for a cup of coffee at my all time favorite bakery. Initially I was just going to grab a latte... but...

If you're looking for a festive treat to bring to your next potluck or maybe a little extra something to serve on your dessert table,...

Bit of a twist on one of my husband's favorite cookies. Ginger Apple Thumbprints are delightfully chewy, full of ginger flavor, and...

Can I call it "Stuffing" instead of "Dressing" if I intend to stuff it in my face?! Thanksgiving may be my favorite holiday. Some of my...

Is it too soon to start talking Thanksgiving? Not in my book! I love all the flavors and dishes that make up a Thanksgiving dinner....

Sometimes a bowl of nuts is all you need to bust out when entertaining company over happy hour. Of course, plain ol' roasted, salted nuts...

I'm not much of a candy maker. I find sugar finicky, and frankly, a bit of a mess. Chocolate, on the other hand, is much more forgiving....

I'm embracing my Basic Bitchness - I can't get enough pumpkin-flavored goodness! During the Christmas holidays, I typically make my...

Creme Brulee is my little secret for elegant entertaining without breaking a sweat. It's oober easy with very few ingredients. Perfect...

Spumoni is a layered Italian gelato typically made with different fruits and nuts. Most often you'll find a combination of chocolate,...

Just as you would make a pesto, I combined loads of fresh basil and garlic in a food processor. But in an effort to pump in a whole bunch...

Now I'm not knocking the classic Sweet Potato Casserole laden with butter and sugar and topped with marshmallows. But sometimes it's just...

You know my stance on quick breads... I LOVE keeping a seasonal muffin or loaf recipe in my back-pocket to make for easy entertaining....