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Desserts

Snickerdoodle Cookies

When I think of Christmas time I think of snickerdoodle cookies. It is that quintessential flavor that you see in everything. From snickerdoodle flavored coffees to snickerdoodle scented candles. Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies Crusted in Cinnamon and Sugar Nothing quite beats the original snickerdoodle cookie. Perfectly rolled in cinnamon and sugar […]

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Canned versus homemade cranberry sauce is a debate for the ages. We have several die hard canned cranberry sauce advocates in our family. So when I set out to convert them I wanted to stick to the traditional flavors of cranberry sauce that we all know and love. Cranberry Sauce […]

Drinks

Rosemary Infused Cranberry Cocktail

What makes this cocktail so special is the delicious rosemary infused simple syrup. When I started testing out this rosemary I thought for sure this was going to be a signature drink for Christmas. The more and more I drank it, practice makes perfect of course, I kept getting all […]

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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash

This version of roasted butternut squash has a delicious sweet and spicy element that adds to the natural nutty flavor of the squash. Trick to roasting vegetables The trick to perfectly roasted vegetables is pre-heating your baking sheet and roasting your vegetables under a high heat. Start by place your […]

Appetizers & Snacks, Dinner, Sides

Simple Pumpkin Soup

There is something rich and comforting about pumpkin soup. Simple, straightforward ingredients allow the delicious flavor of the pumpkin to shine. I like to add just a touch of spice to balance everything out. This recipe comes together quickly with the option of using canned pureed pumpkin. Or if you […]

Dinner

Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage Sausage

Fall signals the time for all things winter squash. I simply cannot get enough of them and every year I find new ways to cook them. Butternut squash is one of my favorites. It is has a sweet, nutty taste similar to that of a pumpkin. Preparing butternut squash can […]