Ok guys, my ride on the party bus is coming to a complete stop. It's been fun, but really it's time for me to get off before all I have left that fits are my stretchy pants! If your house is anything like mine around holiday time
Holiday Mendiants
Today I am going to share a simple and decadent holiday candy that is perfect for last-minute gift giving. A mendiant is a bite-size French confection made with chocolate and traditionally studded with dried fruit and nuts. These
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread
It's four days til Christmas!! You have been decorating the house, Christmas shopping, writing Christmas cards, going to parties, buying a Christmas tree, decorating the Christmas tree, wrapping presents, going to more parties and
Sausage, Red Pepper & Onion Egg Bake
Ok, whoever loves to be organized raise your hand. (My hand is up!) I have always been slightly obsessed with being organized. Well ok, maybe a little more than slightly obsessed! Ask my college girlfriends. They'll tell ya. I
Holiday Brioche Rolls
Ok folks, it's only ten days to the Christmas holiday and I am thinking you need a rich, sweet, little dinner roll to grace your holiday table. Am I right? I can see it now...a bread basket overflowing with beautiful dark, golden
Birthday Swedish Meatballs
When my sisters and I were growing up, we got to pick anything we wanted for dinner for our birthdays and Mom would whip it up! I don't really remember ever requesting a special birthday cake for dessert because Mom wasn't really
Pecan Sandie Bars
Ok, I'm just gonna get it out there....when it comes to pecans I just can't help myself! I admit it, I have a serious addiction! The smell of this classic nut toasting in my oven gets me every time. My love affair with pecans
Savory Caramelized Onion Tarts
Ahhh...light, flaky, buttery puff pastry, "how do I love thee? Let me count the ways!" Just when you thought puff pastry couldn't get any better, try adding caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, a pinch of thyme and here's the
