Posts Tagged ‘holiday’
Smoked Salmon Crostini
Behold a fabulously flavorful NYE appetizer recipe! The smoked salmon crostini. Crostinis are basically a crispy baguette round. They are easy to make – simply slice a baguette into rounds then drizzle each with a little bit of olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 8…
Read MorePeanut Butter Buckeyes
My favorite treat for the holidays: Peanut Butter Buckeyes! I took the classic version and upped the flavor AND nutrition. These little morsels of deliciousness have just 5 ingredients – peanut butter, coconut or almond flour, maple syrup or honey, rolled in melted dark chocolate with a bit of melted coconut oil to help them…
Read MoreWild Rice with Roasted Grapes
Have you ever roasted grapes? If not, it’s time! Roasting and caramelizing brings out the natural sweetness of the grapes, and they honestly taste like candy! When paired with this slightly savory, slightly sweet wild rice “stuffing”, you have a match made in heaven. First, toss your favorite seedless red grapes in a little olive…
Read MoreOlive Oil Mashed Potatoes
I can’t resist a pile of creamy mashed potatoes – can you? This version is made with rich, dreamy olive oil, a bit of milk and salt and pepper. You may think you’ll miss the butter (trust me – I love butter, too), but the rich flavor of the olive oil really takes mashed potatoes…
Read MoreCranberry Ginger Mocktail
Are you ready for a simple beverage recipe that will be a showstopper at all of your holiday parties? Let me introduce you to this Cranberry Ginger Mocktail! Here’s how to make it: Step 1 – Peel a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger. Add it to an empty cocktail glass with a sprig of fresh…
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Avocado Deviled Eggs
Avocado Deviled Eggs
At nearly every holiday party there is a tray of perfectly styled deviled eggs, and I am always the first one to grab a couple. They are SO good and always remind me of my childhood. This year, I’m whipping up a platter of deviled eggs with an elevated twist – from both a flavor…
Read MoreHoneycrisp Apple Galette
I have been so eager to get this new recipe posted for my Honeycrisp Apple Galette! It is quite possibly my favorite dessert for so many reasons. It’s kind of like a cross between a pie and a tart and it’s much less fussy than either of those. It’s rustic and easy to make and…
Read MoreGreen Beans Almondine
Many of us are putting together menus for a special holiday meal this time of year! I don’t know about you, but I love side dishes just as much – if not better than – the main! That’s why I develop several new side dish recipes each year. This year the first recipe in my…
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