Category: Winter/Christmas
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Pumpkin-Applesauce Bread
Pumpkin bread is something I start thinking about making in late September, when the mornings start to get more crisp and cool and the days grow more noticeably shorter, little by little. And I continue to make it in October, November, and December—all through the holidays. You can’t deny that just about everyone loves a…
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Graham Cracker Toffee
The holidays have come and gone so fast and it’s been a snowy January so far—a frosty welcome to the new year! It’s a great time to make a fresh start—a new year is a new beginning, a new page, and a new chapter—it’s always exciting to have a brand new beginning and to look…
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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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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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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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Cranberry Sauce Meatballs
If you’re looking for a recipe for potlucks, parties, game-watching, and even for the holidays, this is a great one to keep in mind! These Cranberry Sauce Meatballs are super easy to make and since they’re made with jellied cranberry sauce—a popular food item for this time of year—they’re perfect for any kind of get-together!
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Secret Ingredient Chili
You can never have too many chili recipes, right? And this one has a secret ingredient—something you wouldn’t typically think of adding to chili! This Secret Ingrecient Chili makes a great meal for lunch or dinner—serve it with crusty bread, cornbread, or even garlic bread, and a salad, too, for a well-rounded meal!
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Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
When the weather is chilly and rainy or cold and snowy, soup makes an especially good meal that really warms you up! When I decided to make some chicken soup at the spur of the moment, I didn’t have a lot of fresh veggies on hand, but I did have a large can of homestyle chunky veggies.…
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