I have food(ie) resolutions to achieve as I get ready to unleash my anticipatory optimism on 2021, which includes Reuben egg rolls. I’ve always been fond of New Year’s. I always feel a sense of optimistic anticipation as December creeps towards January. It feels like hitting the reset button. There’s something liberating about a reset,…
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White Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies
Adding a twist to the classic Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookie is as easy as swapping in a few ingredients for these festive White Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies. For the holidays I tweaked the OG Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe by leaving the chocolate chips out and tagging white chocolate chips, dried…
Ghirardelli Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
These Ghirardelli Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies make one festive holiday dessert, perfect for socially distanced gift-giving. ‘Tis the season for cookies! And since we are all baker extraordinaires after months and months of quarantine, these Ghirardelli Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies make a delicious and festive holiday treat.
Leftover Cranberry Sauce Cream Cheese
Combining leftover cranberry sauce with cream cheese, chopped walnuts, and honey makes an easy, no-frills breakfast spread. And is a clever way to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers! I love the challenge of repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers. For me, it’s more exciting than actually eating Thanksgiving dinner. For days beforehand, my brain buzzes with anticipation. Possible leftover Thanksgiving…
Best Books for Food Nerds
A Gift-Buying Guide: The Best Books for Food Nerds Shopping for a loved one who happens to be a food nerd? If so, I have some fantastic recommendations on the best books for food nerds! The following food nerd-friendly books are perfect for the inquisitive cook. And for those who have been diligently working on…
Creamy Baked Sweet Potato Soup
Straddling the space between hearty and light, this Creamy Baked Sweet Potato Soup is a comforting meal just begging to be garnished with tasty toppings. There’s something unequivocally comforting about a bowl of soup when the weather turns cool and crisp. Hearty soups, creamy soups, spicy soups, noodle soups, I don’t discriminate, I love ‘em…
Harvest Vegetable Bacon Apple Melt
Your tastebuds will “Fall” for this Harvest Vegetable Bacon Apple Melt, with its smoky bacon, sweet apple, and savory vegetable cheese. Fall means warm layers, boots, scenic walks to enjoy the changing colors of the leaves, hot beverages, and CHEESE. That’s right, ooey, gooey melty cheese. When that crisp Fall air settles in, my cheese…