A few years ago, I hosted one of those multi-level marketing “parties” at my house in the suburbs. I begged all my friends and family to come so we could be guilted into purchasing whatever my friend was selling. I…
Christmas Mimosas
Christmas is always a time to celebrate, even if it’s a little different this year. For me, celebrating almost always means special food and special drinks that you don’t get to have throughout the rest of the year. One of…
Candy Cane Cheesecake in the Instant Pot
Making cheesecake in the Instant Pot is an easy way to have a delicious dessert that’s one of everyone’s favorites! This delicious Candy Cane Cheesecake in the Instant Pot is one of my favorite holiday desserts and is something my…
Hot Buttered Apple Cider with rum
If you’re looking for a drink to keep you cozy this season, the Hot Butter Apple Cider with rum is it. It’s perfect for holiday celebrations, lazy weekends and when the weather just makes you want to stay inside and…
Lemon & Herb Baby Potatoes Recipe
When it comes to side dishes, it’s hard to beat potatoes. In any form, I think most people can agree that potatoes = love. Whenever I make this Lemon & Herb Baby Potatoes recipe it tastes like home. It’s full…
Instant Pot Turkey Recipe
I don’t get the chance to host holiday celebrations often. My grandmother is still around – thankfully! – and still hosts our family’s big celebrations at her house. On the alternating year, we go to Kevin’s mom’s house. During the…
Roasted Bacon and Brussel Sprouts Recipe
About a decade ago, my cousin brought a Roasted Bacon and Brussel Sprouts recipe to one of our holiday dinners and everyone went crazy for it. It’s been a staple at our family’s holiday dinners ever since, but it’s also…
Spiced Pear Cocktail
I made this Spiced Pear Cocktail for Good Housekeeping online last year for the holidays, but I wanted to be able to share it with you today too in celebration of the season. Sometimes I feel like poor pears…
Homemade cranberry sauce
Cranberries and have traditionally been one of those holiday dishes that I would pass on. Growing up I thought they were much too tart. They always seemed to get in the way of the delicious, savory foods like stuffing and…
Bacon & Goat Cheese Mini Popovers
When I was 25, I worked in corporate America at one of the leading fast food chains in the world. It was a grueling world, where my optimism, can-do attitude, lack of a MBA and youth were always working against…
Caramelized Onion & Rosemary Ricotta Dip
I could make a meal of appetizers. When I’m out at a restaurant, I like to order a bunch of appetizers verses a full meal. I love to taste different types of cuisine and experience different types of food. Appetizers…
Whipped Cranberry Butter
Butter is one of those condiments that’s necessary to me. It’s something that instantly can brings out flavor in food, you can bake with it, you can add it to meat, you can make it a sauce and perhaps best…
