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Pecan Pie Bars
If you’re a fan of pecan pie, you would absolutely love these bars! They taste great and they’re easy to make, too! Someone at work shared this recipe around the holidays but I didn’t have the chance to make it till now. These bars are sooooo good! They have a simple crust that you make…
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Cranberry-Pistachio Granola
I like to make this granola in the winter months—I use cranberries a lot in my winter recipes. It’s great around the holidays, too, because the dried cranberries, pistachios, and pepitas give this Cranberry-Pistachio Granola a touch of red and green. But you can enjoy it all winter long!
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Million Dollar Dip
If you’re watching any football or basketball games, you need to try this easy dip to snack on for game day! It’s called Million Dollar Dip and some say it’s called that because of the phrase, “it tastes like a million dollars.” Some people also call it Neiman Marcus Dip, or they used to. So…
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Holiday Shortbread
I’m a big fan of shortbread and I tend to make it more often around the holidays. So here’s a simple recipe I made recently for Holiday Shortbread! These are rich, buttery cookies that make a great dessert at holiday meals and parties!
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Chocolate Chip-Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
I’ve made different variations of pumpkin bread, including Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread and Cranberry Pumpkin Bread, and I thought I’d try one that had both chocolate chips and cranberries! I thought it sounded really good—but you never know for sure until you try it, right?
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Fresh Cranberry Relish
If you are a fan of cranberries, you’ll want to try this really easy recipe for Fresh Cranberry Relish! There’s no cooking—just add all the ingredients to your blender or food processor, chop them up, and it’s done! It’s super easy and tastes great!
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Ginger Spice Shortbread
If you’re a fan of rich, buttery shortbread, here’s a yummy way to make it for the holidays! This Ginger Spice Shortbread has a warm, gingery flavor and the same delicious, buttery taste that shortbread cookies are known for. And the red, green, and white coarse decorating sugar on top gives them a nice finishing…
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Cranberry-Pistachio Bark
Here’s a really easy and yummy treat for the holidays—Cranberry-Pistachio Bark! Made with white chocolate, dried cranberries, and pistachios, this Christmasy treat has a red-and-green color theme that makes an easy holiday dessert or snack. It’s also great for parties and get-togethers, and makes a yummy food gift at Christmastime.
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Maple Cinnamon Raisin Granola
If you’re looking for fall and winter breakfast or brunch ideas, this Maple Cinnamon Raisin Granola is great for this time of year! I love homemade granola, and it’s fun experimenting with different variations and flavors. So this granola has some fall-inspired flavors like maple syrup, cinnamon, and raisins.
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Pumpkin Pound Cake Loaves
When I make pound cake, I usually use butter in the recipe. But I found that when I tried making some pumpkin pound cake in loaf form, the edges browned quite a bit. When I googled for some answers as to why the edges browned, I found that butter can sometimes cause brown edges, and…
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Book Review: Christmas Miracles
I received a review copy of this book; all opinions expressed are mine. One of my favorite things to do around the holidays is to sit down with some hot cocoa or tea and read good Christmas stories! If you enjoy doing that too, or know someone who does, then this book would be a…
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Mayflower Munch Mix
Here’s a fun, easy, sweet-and-salty snack that’s perfect to enjoy as Thanksgiving approaches. It’s a yummy mix of Corn Chex™ cereal, candy corn, dried cranberries, pretzel sticks, and M&Ms® candy. Each ingredient represents something that ties into the First Thanksgiving, so it’s a great way to help celebrate this special time of year!
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