Cinnamon Pecan Cookie Bars

 

Photo source: The Seasoned Mom

These cookie bars look delicious and if you love cinnamon and pecans, you will love them.  Sounds like a winner for the special occasion buffet or just for snacking.

The recipe comes from Blair at The Seasoned Mom.  Here is what she had to say about these cookie bars:  "The bars taste like a buttery cinnamon shortbread cookie topped with toasted pecans; however, they have the texture of crunchy cookie bark. Because there’s a lot of butter relative to the amount of flour in this recipe, the dough spreads in the oven, giving the bars a thin, crisp texture with a slightly chewy interior."

Click here to go to Blair's recipe page.

Easy Holiday Casseroles for Christmas Dinner

 

Photo source: The Seasoned Mom

Blair at The Seasoned Mom has assembled a collection of holiday casseroles that looks very impressive.  Lots of awesome recipes worthy of Christmas dinner.

Click here to go to Blair's collection.

Cheeseburger Quiche

 

pHOTO SOURCE: Allison Cebulla for Taste of Home

This Cheeseburger Quiche sounds delicious and really got my attention.  I love meals that can be sliced so easily.  Looks like a great snack for the next day.

This recipe comes from Taste of Home . . . click here to go to the recipe page.

Cowboy Pork Chops

Photo source: Simply Recipes

Those pork chops look very appetizing.  This is a one pot meal which makes it convenient.  I would add mushrooms.

This recipe comes from Simply Recipes . . . Click here to go to the recipe page.

 

The Ultimate Snickers Pie

Photo source: Serious Eats

 

It doesn't get better than this!  An ice cream pie for anyone that would love a frozen Snickers Bar.  Yes, I want some.

This recipe comes from Serious Eats with a very impressive recipe page with lots of information in addition to the recipe.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

 

Photo source: Southern Living

Quick and easy comfort food in a one-pot meal.  The perfect choice on a busy day with some hot biscuits.  Great choice for a cold day.

This recipe comes from Southern Living.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies

 

Photo source: Real Mom Kitchen

Chocolate and peanut butter is always an awesome combination.  These cookies would be very appealing on your buffet table for a special occasion.

This recipe comes from Laura from Real Mom Kitchen . . . click here to go to her recipe page.

How to Make the Best Sugar Cookies from Martha Stewart

 

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

Two of Martha Stewart's favorite bakers give their expert advise on how to make the perfect sugar cookies.  Those sugar cookies are beautiful.  This article will help you make the best ones you can.

Click here to go to Martha's Sugar Cookie Tip page.

Martha Stewart has been a domestic role model for me.  When I quit working and JR and I became a one income family, I listened to every word she said about everything.  Her recipes never let me down.

She also provides the link to another article that features 12 Classic Christmas Sugar Cookie recipes. Click here to go to the recipe page.  You gotta try them!

Coconut Macaroon Blossoms

 

Photo source:  Mom on Timeout

They would be awesome with or without the chocolate.  I haven't had a macaroon in years and now I want one.

This recipe comes from Trish at Mom on Timeout . . . click here to go to her recipe page.

Copycat Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple Cheesecake

 

Photo source: Maria's Mixing Bowl

Everything about this cheesecake looks good.  I am at a loss of words, which does not happen often.  Rich and decadent . . . I want a piece of that cheesecake now.

Maria's Mixing Bowl is where it comes from . . . click here to go to the recipe page.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel

 

Photo source:  callmepmc.com

Perfect appetizers for a party or just for snacking.  Sounds delicious, crunchy and awesome.  Would be a good homemade gift for the holidays.  Pack them up for those times you need a little gift.

Click here to go to the recipe page at callmepmc.com.

Christmas Cannoli Cake

Photo source: Womans Day

What can I say about one my favorite desserts in the form of a cake?

Can't wait to make this!

Click here to go to the recipe page from Womans Day.

The Best Christmas Recipe Guide

Christmas dinner is the primary meal traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Christmas dinner around the world may differ and the traditions presented below can reflect the culture of the respective country it is being celebrated in. 

Click here for Christmas dinner traditions around the world

The Kitchen's Best Christmas Recipes from the Food Network

Christmas Recipes from All Recipes

Taste of Home Christmas Guide

Christmas Recipes from Better Homes and Gardens

Martha Stewart's Christmas Recipes

Christmas on the Net Recipes

Emeril's Christmas Recipes

Betty Crocker Christmas

Christmas Meal Ideas from Spoonful.com

Good Housekeeping Christmas Recipes

The Pioneer Woman Christmas Recipes

Christmas Recipes from Simply Recipes

Holiday Cookie Recipes from the Food Network

This is a post from 2013 that deserves a reposting

Need inspiration for your holiday cookie baking?  

Whether you give your holiday cookies as gifts, make them for your holiday parties or just want some new cookie ideas, Food Network has prepared an awesome holiday cookie section on their website.  I could not pick a favorite to feature . . . there are too many to choose from!

Click here to go there!

Coconut Cream Cheese Pound Cake

 

Photo source: callmepmc.com

This pound cake may become my new favorite.  Pound cake is something that never lasted too long in my house when I made one.  If it has cream cheese in it, it has got to be good.

This recipe comes from callmepmc.com.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Chocolate Cream Pie

 

Photo Source: Easy Dessert Recipes

Chocolate is one of those things I can't resist.  This cream pie will make you and all your people happy since everyone loves chocolate.  

This delicious recipe is from Becky at Easy Dessert Recipes.  Click here to go to the recipe page.  While you are there check out all those delicious desserts on her page.

Peppermint Fudge

 

Photo source:  callmepmc.com

Never heard of Peppermint Fudge, but sounds very interesting.  Would make a great addition to any dessert table or give as a homemade gift.

Click here to go to the recipe page from callmepmc.com.

Gina's Chocolate Fudge

This is an updated version of a post from 2010

Food gifts are the best.  I love to give them as well as receive them, especially sweets. Fudge is one of the perfect gifts to give anyone, in my opinion. The methods of packing and gift wrapping are endless and just about everyone loves fudge. It is one of those universal gifts.

When I quit working and became a one-income family, store bought gifts were the first thing to go, especially the past extravagance of Christmas. I was blessed with the ability to create cool and unique items that everyone in the family loved to receive. Handmade gifts are so appreciated by most people because they are special and made with lots of love. 

This is the only fudge recipe I use . . . CHOCOLATE . . . it is the only one I need . . . it is that good and relatively easy.  

Even in my working days, JR and I had a tradition of taking vacation days around the Christmas holiday.  We baked and cooked non-stop in preparation for our annual Christmas party and made lots of food gifts for our guests to take home. I remember one year spending two days just making batches of fudge, one at a time . . . those were the good ole days for me! 

I have no idea where this recipe came from, but I have used it year after year since I was out on my own decades ago.

Makes 100 1-inch pieces


12 ounces German sweet chocolate, broken

12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels

7 ounces marshmallow creme

4 1/2 cups sugar

13 ounces evaporated milk

2 tablespoons butter

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon vanilla

2 cups broken walnuts

Place chocolate bars, morsels and marshmallow creme in a bowl.

Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in a heavy 3 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil on high, stirring constantly. When the mixture boils, lower heat to medium and set a timer for 6 minutes. Keep mixture boiling steadily and stir constantly during this time to prevent scorching.

At the end of 6 minutes, pour boiling syrup over chocolate and marshmallow creme. Beat until chocolate is melted and well blended. Beat in the vanilla and nuts.

Pour into a lightly buttered 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Let cool at room temperature for 24 hours. Cut into 1 inch squares and pack in airtight containers.

Amaretto Almond Bundt Cake

 

Photo source: Bake or Break

This cake is so beautiful and the combination of amaretto and almond has to be delicious.  I may have to make it, keep a piece or two for myself and give the rest away.  

This recipe comes from Bake or Break . . . click here to go to the recipe page.

Almost Famous Molten Chocolate Cake

Photo source:  Food Network Kitchen

Have you ever had Chili's Molten Chocolate Cake?

It is one of my favorite desserts from Chili's!

The Food Network Kitchen has come up with their version . . .

click here to go to the recipe page.