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Party Sized Green Beans Almondine (Amandine)

December 14, 2023 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Plate of Green Beans Almondine

Hosting a holiday dinner? This party-sized recipe for a delicious, traditional crowd pleaser will be a hit, no matter the season!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Dietary Needs, Garlic, Green Beans, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Shallots, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, Christmas, family sized, Green Beans, Holiday, Lemon, party sized, Shallots, side dish, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

Cranberry Christmas Tree Roll Up Pinwheel Sandwiches

December 20, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Cranberry Christmas Tree Roll Up Pinwheel Sandwiches

This fun Christmas appetizer is creamy, tangy, and sweet, all wrapped up in a cute little bite-sized sandwich!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Cheese, Christmas, Cranberries, Dietary Needs, Easy, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, New Year's Day, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Appetizer, Christmas party, Cranberry, Cream Cheese, Holiday, pinwheel, Sandwich, spinach wrap, toothpick

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans

December 15, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans

The perfect homemade gift is easier than you think. These sweet, crunchy, nutty little gems are so darn good you’ll wish you didn’t have to give them away!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Dessert, Desserts, Easy, Eggs, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Snacks, Specific Audiences, Winter Tagged With: candied, Christmas, Cinnamon, Holiday, homemade gift, nuts, pecan, Snacks

No-Churn Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

December 21, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

No-Churn Candy Cane Chocolate Chips Ice Cream

This cool and creamy bowl of minty delight proves that it’s possible to capture all the magic of the Christmas season in a single dish!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Easy, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Candy Canes, Chocolate, Christmas, Holiday, Homemade, ice cream, Leftover Candy Canes, No-Churn, No-Churn Ice Cream, Peppermint

Triple-Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies

December 17, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Triple Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies

Make your holidays three times sweeter with these decadent chocolate mint cookies bursting with the flavors of the season!

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Filed Under: Baking, Chocolate, Christmas, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Andes Mints, baking, Chocolate, Christmas, Christmas Cookie, cookie, dark chocolate, Holiday, Mint

Phyllo Wrapped French Baked Brie

December 24, 2018 By Rachel 4 Comments

Phyllo Wrapped French Baked Brie

Steal the show with a dose of French flair at your next party when you show up with this rich, savory hors d’ oeuvre!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Apricots, Cheese, Christmas, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, New Year's Day, Raspberries, Recipes, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, apricot, Brie, butter, Christmas, French, Holiday, hors d' oeuvres, Jam, New Year's, party food, phyllo, raspberry

Easy Chocolate Orange Truffles

December 22, 2018 By Rachel 1 Comment

Easy Chocolate Orange Truffles

Simple to make and utterly delicious, these unique and delectable little truffles will quickly become a household holiday favorite!

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Filed Under: Casserole, Christmas, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, Oranges, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Chocolate, Christmas, citrus, Handmade Gift, Holiday, Homemade Christmas Gift, Orange, oreo, Philadelphia cream cheese, truffles

Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze

December 16, 2018 By Rachel 1 Comment

Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze

Whether serving them as a meal or a fun appetizer at your year-end party, these zesty little meatballs are the perfect complement to the holiday season!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Apples, Christmas, Cranberries, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Entrees, Fall, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Seasons, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Winter Tagged With: apple, Christmas, cocktail meatball, Cranberries, Cranberry, Ginger, Holiday, meatballs, Orange, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies

December 6, 2017 By Rachel 6 Comments

Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies

Grab a hot beverage and curl up on the couch with these beautiful, buttery, and flavorful holiday cookies that are so easy to make!

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Filed Under: Cherries, Christmas, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Holidays, Italian, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Almond, baking, butter, Cherry, Christmas Cookie, cookie, Holiday, shortbread, tea cookie, Valentine's Day

Cheesy Cranberry Bacon and Turkey Sliders

December 2, 2017 By Rachel 1 Comment

Cheesy Cranberry Bacon and Turkey Sliders

These festive and flavorful little sliders are the perfect party food for your holiday potluck – and also a great way to use up those leftovers!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Bacon, Cheese, Christmas, Cranberries, Easy, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Sandwiches, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Winter Tagged With: Appetizer, bacon, Christmas, Cranberry, Holiday, Leftovers, Party, Sandwich, Sliders, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Winter

Loaded Baked Denver Omelet Casserole

November 28, 2017 By Rachel 5 Comments

Loaded Baked Denver Omelet Casserole

Whether you’re on your way to a potluck or just feeding a table full of hungry teenagers, this fun, cheesy, family-friendly dish is sure to be a hit!

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Filed Under: Breakfasts, Casserole, Christmas, Easy, Entrees, Fall, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, One Pot, Onions, Peppers, Pork, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegetables, Winter Tagged With: Breakfast, Brunch, Casserole, Christmas, covered dish, Eggs, ham, Holiday, omelet, Peppers

Chocolate Orange Cocktail

December 24, 2015 By Daniel 19 Comments

Chocolate Orange Cocktail

Revive the mystery of the orange with this simple, yet elegant cocktail that marries the traditional holiday flavors of chocolate and orange with yuletide éclat.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Christmas, Oranges, Winter Tagged With: alcohol, Chocolate, Christmas, cocktail, Drink, Holiday, Orange, Party

“Candied” North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash

December 21, 2015 By Rachel 22 Comments

candied North Georgia candy roaster squash

The North Georgia Candy Roaster is not your typical squash. Get to know it’s candy-sweet and succulent flavor with this warm and festive holiday recipe!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Fall, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: brown sugar, Casserole, Christmas, Heirloom Squash, Holiday, North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash, Orange, pecans, Spiced, Vegetarian

Spicy Greens, Delicata, and Crunchy Pork Salad

December 14, 2015 By Rachel 26 Comments

Spicy Greens Delicata and Crunchy Pork salad

Whether you’re in need of a break from holiday sweets, or just fancy a healthy and delicious dinner, this sweet and savory winter salad will help recharge your batteries!

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Filed Under: Arugula, Christmas, Cranberries, Delicata, Entrees, Greens, Healthy, Mizuna, Pork, Recipes, Salads, Tatsoi, Winter Tagged With: bitter greens, cranberry vinaigrette, Delicata, Healthy, Holiday, pecans, pork sirloin chops, shaved parmesan, spicy greens, Winter

Cranberry Vinaigrette

December 11, 2015 By Rachel 26 Comments

Cranberry Vinaigrette

With cookies and candy abounding during the holidays, take a healthy break and enjoy a sweet and tart cranberry vinaigrette with some spicy winter greens.

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Filed Under: Christmas, Cranberries, Dairy-Free, Dressings and Sauces, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Recipes, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Balsamic, Cranberry, CSA, detoxifying, dijon, Holiday, maple syrup, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vinaigrette, Winter

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