New Year’s Eve Punch and Cocktail Recipes

New Year's Eve Punch and Cocktail Recipes

Who says New Year’s Eve punch recipes have to wintery? Why not warm up the holidays with some festive traditional and non-traditional punch and cocktail recipes? Here are sangria, Wassail bowl, plantar’s punch, cafe mocha and other fun recipes. Festive New Year’s Sangria punch: The holidays are the perfect time to enjoy summer’s delight sangria. …

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Spice Up Date Night with an Authentic Mexican Meal

Spice Up Date Night with an Authentic Mexican Meal

While living in Texas a wonderful Mexican woman showed me what it means to be a Mexican cook. Try out this meal idea for the best Mexican experience to be had North of the border. Appetizer You can either make this fast and easy with prepackaged chorizo from a local market or prepare a couple …

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Make Ahead Cinnamon Buns and Christmas Macarons

Make Ahead Cinnamon Buns and Christmas Macarons

My family absolutely loves this recipe for cinnamon buns. They are softer and a bit smaller than a traditional cinnamon roll. My husband prefers them this way! Every Christmas, I make these using the “to freeze” method for my mommy friends. What better gift to give my busy, exhausted mommy friends than the gift of …

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How to Cook a Perfect Holiday Ham

How to Cook a Perfect Holiday Ham

Making a Christmas Ham is a tradition in my family. Every year we will make our Christmas ham along with homemade garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing with sausage, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, and the whole nine yards. Each year our Christmas ham is always different because I enjoy making different marinades for our ham. I love to …

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‘Tis the Season for a Fabulous Christmas Brunch

Tis the Season for a Fabulous Christmas Brunch

For many people, Christmas is a time to celebrate family, to give and receive gifts, and to honor old traditions or create new ones. But for the home cook, Christmas is the opportunity to wow guests with an array of baked goods, savory meats, and all the dishes that are essential for the holiday season. …

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