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Marzipan Truffles

December 14, 2020

These Marzipan Truffles are super easy to make and are the perfect gifts for your family and friends!  And you can get even more creative with your dipping and decorating skills! Chocolate covered marzipan is practically a staple confection in Germany, especially … Continue reading →

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PERFECT Au Gratin Potatoes

December 3, 2019

Look no further for the BEST au gratin potatoes recipe!  Perfectly creamy, cheesy and flavorful, this recipe continually gets rave reviews and is destined to become your go-to from now on! One of the cardinal rules of good potatoes au gratin is that it cannot be dry. … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potatoes with Parsnips and Horseradish

November 30, 2019

Mashed Potatoes with Parsnips and Horseradish.  Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes are paired with sweet parsnips and spicy horseradish for a positively delicious side dish you're sure to love! Here is a delicious alternative to your standard mashed potatoes.  … Continue reading →

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Traditional Speculoos Cookies

November 23, 2019

Whether you know them as speculoos, speculaas, spekulatius or Biscoff, few things are as irresistible as these positively delicious, buttery gingerbread shortcrust cookies!  Wonderfully crispy, crunchy and deeply caramelized, they're sure to become part of your annual … Continue reading →

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Authentic German Springerle

November 17, 2019

Springerle are German anise-flavored cookies that go back at least 700 years in their rich tradition as special gifts during the holidays and other celebrations.  Delicately crispy-crunchy and a slightly chewy center, they're made with simple ingredients and are easy to make … Continue reading →

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Classic Cranberry Sauce

November 9, 2019

Cranberry sauce is a staple at the holiday table and as with most things, NOTHING beats homemade.  This homemade cranberry sauce recipe is so easy and will become your go-to from now on! The holidays simple aren't complete without homemade cranberry sauce - every … Continue reading →

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White Chocolate Cranberry and Pistachio Ice Cream

December 19, 2018

A deliciously rich white chocolate ice cream studded with pistachios and cranberries. It's the three traditional Christmas colors wrapped up in one incredible-tasting ice cream!  You'll LOVE this White Chocolate Cranberry and Pistachio Ice Cream recipe! White Chocolate … Continue reading →

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Broas Castelares (Portuguese Sweet Potato Cookies)

November 16, 2018

A traditional treat during the Christmas holidays, these Portuguese cookies (broas castelares) are packed with sweet potatoes, dried coconut, ginger, orange and more! Portugal is not only the oldest state on the Iberian Peninsula, it's one of the oldest in Europe with … Continue reading →

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BEST Traditional Mincemeat

December 16, 2017

If you've never cared for the store-bought stuff or even most homemade versions, you're not alone.  But just wait until you've tried this ultimate homemade mincemeat recipe - it's a total game-changer!  Whether you've never liked mincemeat or you've always loved it, prepare … Continue reading →

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Kinderpunsch (German Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch)

December 11, 2016

There is something magical about German Christmas markets:  The colors, the lights, the sounds, the displays, the huge selection of hand-crafted goods, delicious foods, and intoxicating aromas. Time seems to stand still in this setting and you can easily lose yourself for … Continue reading →

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Bacon & Balsamic Reduction

December 10, 2016

Few dishes spark more intense feelings at the Thanksgiving and Christmas table than Brussels sprouts.  A close runner up is probably sweet potato casserole - you know, the stuff with the brown sugar and marshmallows on top?  I've always hated that stuff.  But my parents and … Continue reading →

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Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies

December 8, 2016

I've been cutting back on our family's gluten intake the past few months and so have been experimenting with more gluten free baking.  During the Christmas season it's always a tradition to make and decorate gingerbread cookies with our kids and I went for a gluten free … Continue reading →

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Salmon with Cranberry Ginger Mustard Sauce + Sous Vide & Slow Cooker Giveaway!

November 16, 2016

I've teamed up with Hamilton Beach to bring you this delicious post! Last week I found an incredible deal on fresh cranberries at a roadside produce stand:  2-pound bags for $2.  Our family are all avid smoothie drinkers and being the berry-maniacs we are, I grabbed 15 … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Ginger Mustard Sauce

November 15, 2016

Cranberry sauce.  Whether you love it or hate it, Thanksgiving and Christmas simply aren't the same without it. As a kid and teenager I used to avoid the stuff.  You know, that thick gelatinous stuff that retains the shape of the can after it's unceremoniously dumped onto … Continue reading →

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Bacon, Blue Cheese, Cranberry Cheese Ball with Pecans

December 22, 2015

Thank you to Food Should Taste Good for sponsoring this post! This Bacon, Blue Cheese, Cranberry Cheese Ball with Pecans is guaranteed to be a hit at your next get-together!  Savory, sweet, salty and PACKED with FLAVOR, it's simply irresistible! Bacon, Blue Cheese … Continue reading →

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Authentic German Lebkuchen Recipe

December 16, 2015

Dating back to the 14th century in Nuremberg, Germany, Elisenlebkuchen have stood the test of time as one of Germany's most popular and beloved of all Christmas treats!  You'll fall in love with this authentic German Lebkuchen recipe! German Lebkuchen Recipe Having … Continue reading →

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German Nussmakronen (Hazelnut Macaroons)

December 20, 2014

Another traditional German cookie enjoyed particularly during the Christmas season.  These Hazelnut Macaroons have a fabulous texture with a very delicately crisp exterior and a delightfully chewy interior.  Using just three ingredients, they're super easy and quick to make. … Continue reading →

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How To Make a “Gourmet” Homemade Christmas Wreath & Simple Advent Wreath

November 29, 2014

I figured as long as I get the word "gourmet" in there, it's suitable for a food blog, right? I don't spend a lot of time making crafts.  I like to devote what little free time I have to my other hobbies (eg, cooking, photography, singing, playing my sax or piano), but … Continue reading →

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Easy Green Bean Casserole From Scratch

November 10, 2014

Thank you to Del Monte and POPSUGAR SELECT for sponsoring this post! I don't know when or how or by whom the classic green bean casserole was invented, but whoever did should have a holiday named after them.   Or at least a postage stamp, don't you think?  I mean, the … Continue reading →

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Mini Pumpkin Lattice Pies (baked inside the pumpkins!)

November 1, 2014

Yes, you read it right.  These are mini pumpkin lattice pies INSIDE of mini pumpkins!  Easy to make and it doesn't get any more adorable than this! … Continue reading →

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Chili In A Pumpkin

October 29, 2014

Growing up my mom would make some fabulous meals inside of pumpkins during the Autumn season.   It was always fun to lift off the lid and scoop the food out along with some of that beautiful orange pumpkin flesh.  I've adopted the tradition in my own family and this year … Continue reading →

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Classic Gingerbread Cookies

December 24, 2013

Classic Gingerbread Cookies.  There's a reason why these have been a Christmas tradition for eons.  They're so much fun to make! … Continue reading →

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Cranberry (or Cherry) Almond Streusel Cake

November 18, 2013

Cranberries, another highly nutritious "superfruit", are nestled in this moist butter and sour cream-based streusel cake along with ground almonds and a hint of orange.  This cake was no sooner placed on the cake platter than it was stampeded by the clatter of eager forks … Continue reading →

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