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Orange Cranberry Scones

Breakfast, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / December 2, 2021 December 30, 2021

Homemade cranberry scones topped with a delicious orange-infused glaze are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. My favorite time of year to enjoy these scones is during the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year. There's just something about cranberries that puts me in a festive mood. So, if you're looking to …

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Stuffed Prosciutto Appetizer Cups

Appetizers, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 29, 2021 December 30, 2021

Easy to make yet elegant basket-like prosciutto cups are stuffed with creamy whipped goat cheese to make a decadent party appetizer. These amazing prosciutto cups look very fancy but they are actually really easy to make, and they taste like a million bucks. So, what is prosciutto? Prosciutto is an uncooked, unsmoked, …

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Sugar Cut Out Cookies

Desserts, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 15, 2020 December 15, 2021

Easy to make classic cut out sugar cookies that are soft and delicious, iced with an incredible almond glaze, and perfect for the holidays. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. It's been a tradition in my family to get together on a Saturday in December with my …

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Favorite Holiday Recipes

Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 12, 2020 January 14, 2021

Brighten up your holidays with all these festive food and drink recipes for your gatherings and party needs. Carry on classic family traditions or begin new ones that will create lasting memories. Homemade Egg Nog Enjoy the rich, smooth, and creamy classic taste of deliciously sweetly spiced holiday eggnog made easily from …

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Italian Antipasto Platter

Appetizers, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 5, 2020 February 13, 2021

Delicious cured meats, fruits, veggies, and cheeses to include on an Italian antipasto appetizer platter, and the best way to arrange the tray for entertaining. See just how easy it is to create your own charcuterie board that will be perfect for entertaining - from holidays to everyday occasions. Antipasto or Charcuterie, …

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Easy Candied Pecans

Appetizers, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 3, 2020 July 22, 2021

Delicious sweet and savory spiced maple pecans perfect for snacking and elegant enough for entertaining. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. If you enjoy spiced pecans, you are going to love this recipe. Be forewarned - these pecans are addicting! The amazing cinnamon flavor not only makes …

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Chocolate Peppermint Martini

Drinks, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 3, 2020 December 29, 2021

Chocolate and peppermint flavors marry each other fully in this martini, while the crushed candy rim adds a delicious festive touch to this perfect holiday cocktail. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. I love the holidays! The sights, sounds, colors, and smells...all of it... just make me …

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Fig Jam

Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Sauces / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / November 2, 2020 April 26, 2021

Delicious and easy to make homemade fig jam that is gluten-free with no added sugar, making it a perfect healthy preserve. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Enjoy this simple recipe for homemade fig jam with a hint of vanilla on toast or mix it in your …

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Cranberry Moscow Mule

Drinks, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / October 30, 2020 September 8, 2021

A festive splash of bright color turns this classic cocktail into a new holiday favorite. Enjoy the gingery flavor of a traditional Moscow Mule with a seasonal touch. I have been obsessed with Moscow Mules lately. The spicy, sweet taste of the ginger beer, vodka, and lime hits the spot every time. It made …

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Peppermint Hot Cocoa

Drinks, Holiday / By MaryJo / Leave a Comment / December 6, 2019 November 12, 2020

Smooth and rich hot chocolate infused with peppermint cream and topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint. Perfect warm drink for cold days. This blog post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Is there anything more delicious than hot cocoa on a cold day? There is if it's …

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