Who doesn’t love a soft, chewy and crunchy sprinkle cookie? At first glance these look like they are just for kids. With a white chocolate surprise and cream cheese mixed into the batter, they are definitely a treat for adults as well. My favorite thing about these cookies is that you can customize the colors…
Category: Holiday
Fall Apple Cider Sangria
This delicious white wine sangria combines all the flavors of fall, like apple cider, cinnamon, citrus and cranberries. It is perfect for entertaining during the holidays. The beauty of this drink is that the longer it sits in the fridge, the better it tastes. This is great because you can whip up a batch in…
Cranberry White Chocolate Lemon Bundt Cake
This is the perfect holiday cake. The tart caramelized cranberries, with a subtle sweetness from the white chocolate, make this lemon cake an irresistible addition to your holiday table. Not only that, but it looks absolutely gorgeous.This cake is very versatile. It can be served any time of day. It makes a delicious brunch dessert,…
Blackberry Sage Moscow Mule
For those of you who have been following the blog, you may have noticed that I love a good moscow mule. I have fun adding interesting flavors to the standard ginger beer, lime juice, and vodka. The sweetness of the blackberries pairs perfectly with the spiciness of the ginger beer and the tartness of the…
Lemon Raspberry Shortbread Cookies
These heart shaped cookies are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. There are two layers of buttery lemon shortbread, filled with sweet raspberry jam, topped with white chocolate. This combination of sweet and tart cannot be beat. These cookies may look hard to make, but are super easy. You can also just make the lemon shortbread…
Dark Chocolate Orange Cookies
Every holiday season I find myself eating copious amounts of cookies. From the cookie exchange parties to the tins left on my doorstep by loving friends, there is an intense amount of cookies consumed in a short period of time. My go-to cookie this time of year is a chewy gingerbread cookie. I seem to…
Maple Bourbon Bacon Wrapped Apricot Jalapeno Bites
These little bites are packed with flavor. The sweet apricot pairs beautifully with the salty bacon, and the touch of heat from the jalapeno is an unexpected surprise. You can serve them without the glaze, but I love the maple bourbon taste, as well as the shiny finish that the glaze gives the bites. This…
Cranberry Salsa
Living in Texas, salsa is always a must. This holiday version is fresh and delicious. It can be served with crackers or tortilla chips as an appetizer or right along with the turkey as part of the main meal. I like to serve it as is, but it is also delicious served over a block…
Cranberry Rosemary Mule
If I could put the flavor of the holiday season into a cocktail, this would be it. The cranberry, rosemary simple syrup together with the ginger beer and lime give this a sweet, refreshing flavor that is perfect for the season. I like to freeze some cranberries to throw in along with a sprig of…