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Mini Christmas Trifles

I always get a spark of joy when December rolls around and the kitchen fills with the aroma of vanilla and cinnamon and sugar. That’s when I know it’s time …

I still remember the first time I made Christmas Puppy Chow and it was during a snowy afternoon when I had unexpected guests and nothing fancy on hand except cereal …

I knew I had stumbled upon something magical the first time I made Christmas Crack during a chaotic last-minute holiday prep evening and I needed a quick treat to fill …

I always know the holidays are near when I start craving a slice of my homemade Christmas Cheesecake because it brings back memories of the year I first made it …

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love baking when the snow starts falling because everything outside feels soft and still while my kitchen fills with warmth and the smell of butter and sugar. Winter wonderland …

I first made these ham & cheese stuffed puff pastry pinwheels for a spontaneous picnic lunch with my kids because I needed something quick yet delicious and they were an …

Mozzarella stuffed meatballs were my ultimate comfort food discovery during a chilly winter evening when all I wanted was something warm cheesy and ridiculously satisfying so I decided to surprise …

Sautéed vegetables were never my favorite as a kid until I tried making them myself one summer evening when I needed a quick colorful side to go with grilled chicken …

Taco stuffed tater tot cups were actually a spur-of-the-moment creation during a movie night when I realized we had no chips left for nachos so I grabbed a bag of …

Chicken stuffed potatoes were born out of one of those lazy Sunday moments when I had leftover roast chicken and a few lonely potatoes sitting on the counter so instead …