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I came across these adorable Christmas cookie stamps and simply had to make good use of them. This dough is subtly flavored with lemon, cinnamon and almond. But most importantly holds its shape wonderfully! Unlike a traditional cookie cutter, these cutters come with a little stamp insert. A firm press on the top of the cookie results in an adorable little design. For a more pronounced look, I like to dip the stamp in a bit of cocoa powder before cutting my cookies. Lemon Stam

Second only to my Amped Up Peanut Butter Cup Blossoms , these were my favorite new recipe addition to our Christmas Cookie line-up. And for good reason - they're a textural jamboree! The cookie edges get nice and crisp while the center remains soft and fugdey. And the sliced almonds add the loveliest little crunch on top! While a tad time consuming, it was fun to get my hands in the dough. And how pretty is the result? Time well spent! Almond Croissant Cookies Ingredients Fo

It seems like Pastina has been trending, so I had to see what all the fuss was about. I couldn't be more pleased! Traditionally, Pastina is thought of as Italian penicillin - something comforting and simple - much like the American chicken noodle soup. The soup itself is a vegetable and chicken broth base blended together until smooth and spooned over simple little star noodles. Often the soup is made with something as simply as carrots, celery and onions. But I found that th

Channel a fudgy, brownie-like cookie with a fun little marshmallow topping. My kids got a kick out of these, and I think you will too! Hot Cocoa Cookies Ingredients ·       1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips ·       4 tbsp butter, softened ·       ¾ cup brown sugar ·       ¼ cup sugar ·       2 eggs ·       1 tsp vanilla extract ·       ½ tsp espresso powder ·       ¼ cup cocoa powder ·       ¾ cup flour ·       ¾ tsp baking powder ·       ¼ tsp baking soda ·       ¼ tsp sal

A fun twist on a classic cookie. Swap the Hershey's Kiss for a Reese's thin and you've got edge-to-edge chocolatey cookie coverage. Plus a little extra peanut butter. And who would ever complain about that? Amped Up Peanut Butter Cup Blossoms Ingredients ·       ½ cup cream cheese, softened ·       ½ + ½ cup sugar ·       ½ cup brown sugar ·       ½ cup creamy peanut butter ·       1 egg ·       1 tsp vanilla ·       1 ½ cup flour ·       1 tsp baking soda ·       ½ tsp salt

Grinch Cookies are a great way to add color and whimsy to your holiday cookie platter. Just a simple sugar cookie dough tossed in green sanding sugar and topped with a single read heart. Cute, festive, and delicious! Grinch Cookies Ingredients ·       ½ cup butter, softened ·       ¾ cup sugar ·       1 egg ·       1 tsp vanilla bean paste ·       ¼ tsp almond extract ·       8-12 drops green food gel ·       1 ½ cup flour ·       1 tsp baking powder ·       ¼ tsp baking soda

I wish I could tell you I'm writing to you from the warmth of my cozy, mountain cabin. But alas, I'm still here in Houston. Sweating in muggy 80 degree weather. Disappointing weather forecasts aside, I was craving comfort food last Friday night. Something hearty, savory and simple. I also had Noodles on the brain. Years ago we hosted some close friends for Thanksgiving. We prepped a few of our family favorites, and they theirs. They introduced us to Noodles. I couldn't for th

Indeed, por que no los dos? And of course I mean, why not top my sweet potatoes with both pecans and mini marshmallows? As I was noodling on this Sweet Potato Casserole recipe, I kept waffling on the topping. I love a crispy pecan crust. And yet, mini marshmallows just felt whimsical and nostalgic. Apparently nostalgic of someone else's childhood as my mom never made her sweet potatoes this way. In fact, the sweet potatoes on our Thanksgiving table always seemed to be somewha

I love a good Crockpot Oatmeal, just about as much as I do a good Pumpkin Oatmeal. So why not kill two birds with one stone? This recipe reads pretty similar to my stovetop Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal . I've taken the liberty of zhuzhing it up a bit with some diced apples. To each their own. But if I can be so bold, I'd recommend serving with a bit of vanilla ice cream... just like you might serve with a splash of cream and sprinkle of sugar! Where did I get this genius idea? A whi

I always forget how much I truly enjoy incorporating potatoes into my breakfast recipes. It always makes for a hearty bite and just emanates those cozy, downhome diner vibes. And come on, who doesn't love a tasty breakfast quiche? The pain-point is usually in preparing the crust. This recipe solves that problem! If you have a bag of frozen tater tots, you can whip up a delightfully crisp and tasty crust. Parbaking the tots enables you to artfully smush the potatoes just enoug

I initially tried to distance myself from the "Pumpkin Flavored Everything" crowd. But here's the brutal truth... pumpkin is delicious. Sweet, savory. Quick breads, pies, lattes, chili, cornbread. It's a downright tasty and versatile ingredient. So guess what - I suppose I'm that Pumpkin Flavored Everything Bitch. 'Tis the season. Eat a muffin and be merry! Pumpkin Cranberry Crunch Muffins Ingredients ·       1 ½ cup sugar ·       ½ cup vegetable oil ·       2 eggs ·       1/

I might actually enjoy these bars better than I do a slice of Pecan Pie. The ratio of crust to pecan filling is about one-to-one in this...

I'm actually amazed it has taken me this long to get around to posting this recipe. I must make Green Bean Stir Fry at least once every...

Avocado Toast Dip Ingredients ·       4-6 ripe Hass avocados ·       Juice of a lemon ·       Salt and pepper, to taste ·       ½ cup...

We had a playdate with a few of my daughter's friends from school. I wanted a few little snacks around in case of any hungry tummies. And...

I invited a few of my daughter's buddies over for a playdate. As they're still all toddlers, us moms hung around in the kitchen keeping...

I eat fairly balanced meals throughout the week. Yet I'm always a bit annoyed every time I come across an article citing the daily...

Nothing beats a homemade waffle. I've tried a few different recipe variations over the years - tinkering with ingredients and techniques....

My husband love, love, loves Cheesecake. Over the years, I've tinkered with lots of different takes for him... Peanut Butter Cheesecake ,...

This soup likely needs no introduction. I took the building blocks of my all time favorite Lasagna Bolognese and soup-ified it! It's...