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Category: Holidays

Spiced Rum Fruit Cake

Spiced Rum Fruit Cake

Dried figs, dark cherries, apricots, pineapple, raisins, and crystallized ginger are soaked in spiced rum then baked in a dark brown sugar batter to make this incredible moist holiday fruit cake.  No, not the red and green plastic-like sugar brick that comes to mind, this 

Peppermint Bark Pretzels

Peppermint Bark Pretzels

Thin crispy pretzels are dipped in creamy almond bark then sprinkled with crushed candy canes to make this yule time treat.  Peppermint bark pretzels are amazingly delicious are certain to make any gathering festive.  These little pretzel candies are also the perfect addition to your 

Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

A golden buttery crust tops soft and tender pillows of flaky goodness in this pan of pull-apart rolls making them the perfect addition to your holiday table.  Shape your rolls in interesting combinations to create a bread that is not only incredibly delicious but visually 

Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites

If you’re searching for an appetizer that is absolutely delicious but also quick and easy to make then look no further, these cranberry brie bites fill the bill.  Creamy melted brie mingles with the tartness of cranberries in a golden pastry cup to create this 

Secret Ingredient for the Best Apple Pie

Secret Ingredient for the Best Apple Pie

Elevate your apple pies, tarts, and strudels to a new level by adding this one simple ingredient.  Apple cider syrup will bring a new dimension of flavor to any apple filling you prepare.  This easy-to-make flavor concentrate requires only one ingredient and a little bit 

Christmas in Munich

Christmas in Munich

With the heat of summer bearing down and temperatures reaching into the upper 90’s I find myself longing for some cooler weather.  It has been far too warm to be inclined to do much more than hide in the house with the blinds closed and 

Grilling Ideas for Memorial Weekend

Grilling Ideas for Memorial Weekend

For many people Memorial Day weekend is considered the official start of the grilling season.  Folks are digging our their grills, locating their tongs and spatulas, exchanging propane tanks, and purchasing charcoal in anticipation of the coming weekend.  For many of us this will be 

Smoked Salmon Terrine

Smoked Salmon Terrine

Smooth and creamy, incredibly delicious, this simple yet elegant terrine of smoked salmon is sure to please.  The perfect dish for any party or special event, this tantalizing mousse will amaze your guests.  Easy to make using only a few ingredients, this appetizer can be prepared 

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri

Tender cuts of lamb are grilled to perfection then nestled on a bed of orzo and peas with feta cheese.  Mint chimichurri adds a delightfully bright freshness with an interesting combination of flavors and transforms this dish in to an amazing dining experience.  Easy to 

Bread Pudding with Spiced Rum Creme Anglaise

Bread Pudding with Spiced Rum Creme Anglaise

Bread pudding has been a long-time favorite of mine.  I am not sure where I acquired my love for this dessert, I don’t recall my mother making it, and it was not something that either of my grandmothers prepared, but thankfully somewhere along the way 

Cranberry & Pistachio Dream Fudge

Cranberry & Pistachio Dream Fudge

  Delightfully creamy and absolutely delicious, Cranberry & Pistachio Dream Fudge melts in your mouth and brings the flavors of the holiday alive. This velvety smooth candy is quick and easy to prepare, and is the perfect complement to other holiday goodies. Full of cranberries