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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Every few weeks, mashed potatoes make their way into my weeknight line up. But it's usually as simple as boil, smash and stir together...

Julie Barnes
Dec 15, 20202 min read
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Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Okay, these aren't just parmesan brussels sprouts. These are PARMESAN Brussels Sprouts. Think roasted sprouts married a parmesan crisp....

Julie Barnes
Dec 14, 20202 min read
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Sugar Plums
These cookies have been passed down for generations. Truth be told, my grandmother used to call these "Prune Cookies." In my experience,...

Julie Barnes
Dec 10, 20203 min read
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Peanut Butter Crinkles
My husband often requests a peanut butter cookie around the holidays. And who can blame him? Peanut Butter is delicious! Peanut Butter...

Julie Barnes
Dec 9, 20201 min read
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Chocolate Almond Pizzelles
Pizzelles are a bit underrated in my opinion. Of course, they aren't the classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies. But on a Christmas cookie...

Julie Barnes
Dec 8, 20201 min read
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Cranberry Christmas Bars
It wouldn't be Christmas at my in-laws without Cranberry Bars. The bars are fudgy in texture and studded with tart cranberries and...

Julie Barnes
Dec 7, 20202 min read
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Peppermint Cocoa Macarons
Macarons aren't particularly easy to master, but they also aren't impossible! And what better time to practice a bit than during the...

Julie Barnes
Dec 6, 20203 min read
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Christmas Sugar Cookies
If you're gonna make a Sugar Cookie, you gotta go to town on the decorations. Cookie cutters, icing, sprinkles, the works. The Sugar...

Julie Barnes
Dec 5, 20202 min read
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Chocolate Cherry Pecan Cookies
Chocolate Cherry Pecan Cookies are a fabulous mix of all the wonderful cookie textures. Dried cherries and nutty oats bring about all...

Julie Barnes
Dec 4, 20202 min read
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Orange Ricotta Cookies
We made Ricotta Cookies a lot growing up. I guess it's the Italian influence. Seems you're always bound to find a Ricotta Cookies on my...

Julie Barnes
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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Spumoni Bars
You're looking at a window into my childhood right here. Each holiday season my grandmother would bake up tons of Christmas cookies -...

Julie Barnes
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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Ginger Pumpkin Cream Pies
So remember those Chewy Ginger Cookies I raved about, well I had a devilish idea one Thanksgiving. I sandwiched smooth and spicy Pumpkin...

Julie Barnes
Dec 1, 20201 min read
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Chewy Ginger Cookies
When you've first gotten married, the holiday season is particularly fun as you're learning about your spouse's family traditions and...

Julie Barnes
Dec 1, 20202 min read
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Cranberry Almond Biscotti
The Christmas season has arrived the moment these Cranberry Almond Biscotti come out of the oven. I don't often keep these in the house...

Julie Barnes
Nov 30, 20202 min read
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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Three delicious ingredients sandwiched into one delightful pie - how could you go wrong?? If you're looking for a plain and simple Pecan...

Julie Barnes
Nov 25, 20202 min read
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Pumpkin Waffles & Cranberry Apple Caramel
Talk about a true breakfast treat during the holiday season! These waffles are fluffy, spiced and oh-so pumpkin-y. And while caramel...

Julie Barnes
Nov 23, 20202 min read
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Thanksgiving Meatloaf
I'm sure this holiday season looks a bit different for most households out there. Maybe you're planning to gather with a few family...

Julie Barnes
Nov 19, 20202 min read
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Holiday Handbook
Hosting a holiday is no small task. There's personalities to navigate, allergies to manage, loads of cleaning and decorating to be done....

Julie Barnes
Nov 2, 20206 min read
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Holiday Charcuterie Board
Here's the deal. Charcuterie is an art, not a science. I like to take a spin through the deli and prepared foods section, and let my...

Julie Barnes
Nov 1, 20203 min read
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Spiced Baked Ham
If you are ever fearful to host you first holiday meal, do yourself a favor and plan on ham. For one thing, it's already cooked! So...

Julie Barnes
Nov 1, 20202 min read
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