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Black Cherry Chocolate Martini prepared in a martini glass with a chocolate rim and garnished with chocolate shavings and black cherries.
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February 10, 2025

Black Cherry Chocolate Martini

Nothing tops the smooth, creamy sweetness of a chocolate martini for special occasions.  Add a hint of black cherry, and I am pretty sure you cannot help but smile while tasting one of these decadent delights.  This makes it a perfect celebration for the end of a rough day or a significant accomplishment.   Fun Fact:  The original chocolate martini has a rich taste and history, bringing nostalgia for old…
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Pomegranate Margarita in a gold stemless glass with a salted rim, and garnished with a dehydrated blood orange, pomegranate seeds, an a sprig of rosemary
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December 26, 2024

Pomegranate Margarita

If you are celebrating the holidays in a warm place or you just prefer the refreshing taste of a margarita, you must try this pomegranate margarita. This is a delicious combination of pomegranate's seasonal flavor with a traditional margarita's tangy sweetness. Pomegranate Margarita Ingredients This margarita is made with fresh ingredients.  Our advice is to stock up on these and you'll have the makings of a festive cocktail on hand…
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Elderflower and prosecco cocktail in a vintage inspired goblet, garnished with lemon wedge, rosemary, and dehydrated orange slice
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December 17, 2024

12 Recipes of Christmas

What is on your holiday cooking list?  Here is a favorite list of ours: The 12 recipes of Christmas!  We hope you find some inspiration here for this holiday cooking and baking season. #1. Christmas Caprese This Christmas Caprese is a perfect appetizer before heavy and savory holiday meals.  The fresh tomato and mozzarella make this Caprese light yet full of festive visual appeal. #2.  Melted Brie with Toasted Almonds…
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Green bean casserole baked fresh out of the oven
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December 13, 2024

Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Beans

Green bean casserole has been a popular Thanksgiving and Christmas tradition since the 1950s. This recipe elevates the original classic side dish by using fresh ingredients without sacrificing the quintessential comfort food vibe.  This Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Beans is now a staple of our holiday dinners. Green Bean Casserole Ingredients You will need 2 pounds of French green beans, rinsed, trimmed, and cut in half. French green beans are…
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A Santa statue holding a plate of double chocolate chip cookies with red and green m & m's
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December 12, 2024

Double Chocolate Christmas Cookies

These double chocolate Christmas cookies are easy to make and a new favorite in our homes. A spin on a traditional chocolate chip cookie, this recipe has more chocolate and seasonal flare!  Add these to your cookie-making list for neighbors or just for your family. You won't be disappointed. The Double Chocolate Christmas Cookie Ingredients The original recipe for these double chocolate chip cookies came from our Aunt K. The…
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Christmas caprese created on a white platter
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November 27, 2024

Christmas Caprese

This Christmas Caprese is a perfect appetizer for holiday meals; it is fresh and light with a festive visual appeal. Christmas Caprese Ingredients For this fun holiday appetizer, you will need 10 ounces of fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, ripe Roma tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and balsamic glaze. Preparing this Holiday Appetizer Begin by rinsing the tomatoes and basil. Next, slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4 inch or…
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Gruyere scalloped potatoes baked in a baking dish, complete with a golden cheesy top!
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November 27, 2024

Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes

These tender, cheesy Grèyere scalloped potatoes are a favorite addition to holiday meals or a side for a nice steak or grilled tri-tip. With only a few ingredients, this delicious side dish brings great flavor and just general happiness. Try it, you'll see! Gruyère Scalloped Potato Ingredients This recipe is flexible regarding which potatoes to choose, however, we prefer small, golden potatoes- 1 1/4 lbs. You will also need 4-5…
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pumpkin cheesecakes on a cake stand. one is cut open to expose the nutella layer above the crust. All garnished with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkles.
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November 14, 2024

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Nutella

These mini pumpkin cheesecakes with Nutella have all our favorite seasonal flavors in one tiny dessert.  The Nutella is a thin, smooth layer of chocolate hazelnut providing depth of flavor and a nice texture transition between the crunchy crust to the soft and light pumpkin cheesecake layers.  This recipe is a new favorite for the holiday season.  The mini cheesecakes are sized perfectly for serving at holiday gatherings when multiple…
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Pumpkin pie square piece on a white plate, with a side of whipped cream and sprinkled with pumpkin pie spice
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October 21, 2024

Pumpkin Pie Squares

For all of those pumpkin pie fans out there, this is a fun recipe to try.  Inspired by what would have been our grandmother's 100th birthday this past September, I was looking through her recipe binder.  This was the first recipe I found! I love the textures, spices, and full fall flavors in this pumpkin pie squares recipe.  It has been fun to play with ratios, as her recipe has…
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Cooked potatoes in a white serving bowl with a silver spoon ready to serve it up.
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October 3, 2024

KJ’s Stovetop Fried Potatoes

With such a simple recipe, these stovetop-fried potatoes are so tasty and will greatly complement many meals. This is our mom's recipe, which she has made for us since we were kids.  This is also a man-favorite recipe in my house. My husband loves them!  When we have other family friends over, these potatoes are a crowd-pleaser.  Surprisingly, my kids will also enjoy these simple potatoes with a nice helping…
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