I have a couple go-to cookie recipes that I make on repeat. They are all delicious, but I don’t often switch things up. Why stray from the tried-and-true favorites like chocolate chip cookies or oatmeal raisin? However, my husband recently challenged me to try making peanut butter cookies. Challenge accepted! Except it was easier said… READ MORE
How to turn frozen popsicles into a cocktail– or poptail!
Entertaining on a 90 degree summer day calls for something really cold and refreshing. We have been enjoying quite a wave of hot weather here in the Midwest, so having a freezer of popsicles and icy treats is a must! I recently made fresh-fruit popsicles (mango peach and strawberry banana), so I decided to use… READ MORE
Perfect peppermint whipped cream recipe
The week between Christmas and New Year’s has always been one of my favorite times of the year. When my sister, brother, and I were little, my dad would take off work and the entire family would stay cozied up at home, only venturing out into the cold if it was absolutely necessary. We spent… READ MORE
Mini gluten-free pumpkin pies
Last year I tried making gluten-free pie crusts from scratch for Christmas. It was a disaster. First the dough wouldn’t hold together long enough for me to roll it out. Then, when I finally was able to roll it out, I couldn’t get it off the parchment paper and into the pie pan in one… READ MORE
Gluten-free apple crisp recipe
The first time I made this recipe, I was told it was the best dessert I’ve ever made. And you know what? I think it is. If you’re looking for an easy, delicious dessert for Thanksgiving that the entire family will love, this is it. It’s a delectable alternative to apple pie. In fact, it… READ MORE
Apple pie bars
If you live in the Midwest, you know that fall is an elusive season. We typically go from sweltering heat to full-blown snow in just a matter of weeks, but this year has been different. We’ve had weeks of temps in the 70s (even the 80s!), and it has been perfect for hanging out at… READ MORE
Classic homemade hot chocolate
I am absolutely hooked on Starbucks’ hot chocolate. It has the perfect amount of chocolate, creaminess and richness. And when the baristas add a pump of peppermint—oh, it’s just perfect! Starbucks’ recipe has become my gold standard for hot chocolates everywhere. I try dozens of different cocoas every winter, but I have yet to find… READ MORE
Dreamy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
The holiday season might be over, but the rest of the year is full of opportunities to both host and attend dozens of delightful parties! We all know that hosting a party involves significant recipe planning, decorating and prepping, but being a guest doesn’t mean you get off scot-free. The next time you ask a… READ MORE
4 champagne cocktails for the perfect New Year’s Eve
Christmas has its cookies, but on New Year’s Eve, it’s all about champagne. Though the bubbly drink is delicious enough on its own, the last day of the year (and the first day of the new one) calls for some dressing up. Here are four fun and easy champagne cocktails to try this New Year’s… READ MORE
6 irresistible apple cider recipes
As soon as the weather turns crisp, there are two flavors I immediately crave: pumpkin spice and apple cider. There are no other flavors that are more quintessentially fall, and there are so many ways to enjoy them before we turn to peppermint, gingerbread and all the flavors of Christmas. If you’d like to serve… READ MORE
