port cherry cranberry sauce

Hello, Friends! I hope you all had a beautiful Thanksgiving. We spent it with all of our girls and it was so relaxing. We even had a Christmas movie double feature after dinner (Christmas Vacation and Home Alone. Classics!), sipped a little red wine and ate pumpkin pie. Everything tasted wonderful this year. I decided,…

stuffed dumpling squash

Here’s a cute, different way to serve stuffing and squash for your holiday meals. Each person gets their own little stuffed dumpling squash. It’s definitely a more elegant presentation, and delicious too! I know this looks pretty fancy, but that doesn’t mean it’s complicated. Level up your stuffing game and give it a try. This…

eggplant rice bowl

In the midst of all this holiday cooking and baking, you may be looking for something healthy to serve your family. I love comfort food as much as anyone else, but I love healthy food even more because of how good it makes me feel. Balance is always key. You may have already guessed that…

icelandic almond rolls

Hello, Lovelies. I’m the person who almost always opts for the almond treat at a bakery or coffee shop. I used to be a chocolate fanatic, and while I still love that dark, rich temptress, she will lose every time when competing with something light and almondy. Sometimes it’s an almond-filled croissant, other times it’s…

alabama firecrackers

I’ve seen different recipes for this favorite snack over the years and never got around to actually making some until a few days ago. Alabama firecrackers are our new favorite snack. They are so addictive! Alabama firecrackers are spicy, crunchy, and totally delicious. My husband likes to eat them with salad instead of croutons. I…