This Nutella Brioche Bread Pudding is the absolute perfect breakfast to wake up to on Christmas morning!
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This Nutella Brioche Bread Pudding is the absolute perfect breakfast to wake up to on Christmas morning!
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This is definitely not your average pecan pie…it’s a salted molten chocolate pecan pie that is absolutely perfect to serve as your Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert. It’s rich, full of decadent chocolate and fragrant pecans, slightly salted for a subtle pop of flavor, and has this gooey “molten” center that is just irresistible. Continue reading “Salted Molten Chocolate Pecan Pie” →
What better way to start the Christmas week than with a festive holiday party entrée idea: herb roasted rack of lamb with mint cranberry chutney.
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With Christmas just a week away, I’ve got these extra rich, chocolate fudge crinkle cookies high on my to-do list! They’re such a simple, delectable cookie that I know you will absolutely LOVE to have on your holiday dessert table.
There is nothing like a big plate of classic meatballs on a cold winter night, especially with a side of buttery garlic bread.
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‘Tis the season! I’m not quite roasting chestnuts by an open fire, but I am making this creamy roasted chestnut soup!
In traditional Italian fashion, my family would make the Feast of the Seven Fishes every Christmas Eve. Over the years, the tradition has changed. We now tend to serve steak and pasta, with only a few of our seafood specialties. Mussels are always a big hit, so this year I am making sure they end up on our holiday table!
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The time has come to start thinking about what we’ll be eating on Christmas. Since my family has our traditional dinners we make for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, I decided to put all my festive energy into the appetizers. I’ve created a huge appetizer spread that is full of little treats for everyone to enjoy.
December is here! I’m celebrating my favorite time of year the only way I know how…by cooking with all of the flavors that remind me of the holidays, all month long. So light a fire, grab a blanket, and cozy up for a December full of wintery treats. I’m starting off with the most important meal of the day: breakfast! And with a breakfast like this, it’ll feel like Christmas morning is already here.
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