We're celebrating the season of love with a delightful twist on a classic favorite - Valentine Chocolate M&M Cookies! These soft-baked thick and chunky chocolate cookies are as indulgent as they look: rich and fudge-like with chewy centers, slightly crisp edges, and oodles of melty chocolate chips and colorful red and pink Valentine M&Ms in each glorious bite. So fun and festive, they will surely win over the hearts and taste buds of anyone who bites into them, and they will disappear in a heartbeat! After all, there's no better way to say "I love you" than with a homemade sweet treat straight from the heart. Happy Valentine's Day!
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Valentine Red Velvet Cookies with White Chocolate are the perfect way to celebrate the season of love. Whether you're enjoying them with your special valentine or sharing them with friends and family, these cookies are sure to bring smiles and warm hearts. Get ready to spread the love with my twist on scrumptious Red Velvet Cake and Red Velvet Cookies! With a kiss of cocoa powder and a touch of buttermilk, drizzled with silky Ghirardelli White Chocolate and sprinkled with colorful heart-shaped sprinkles, you will fall in love with these perfectly thick and chewy cookies! Happy baking and Happy Valentine's Day!
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a taste of tradition and these irresistible recipes! Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a vibrant celebration filled with rich cultural traditions and, of course, mouthwatering dishes. So, let's dive right in and explore the best Lunar New Year recipes that will bring good luck, prosperity, and the most delicious flavors to your table! Let's start our Lunar Celebration with Teriyaki Chicken & Cashew Stir Fry with Coconut Rice! SESAME CHICKEN EGG ROLLS with SWEET & SOUR SAUCEBring luck and good fortune to your festivities with crispy Lunar New Year Spring Rolls - with our family favorite fried Sesame Chicken Egg Rolls with a delicious Sweet & Sour Sauce! These golden delights are filled with a delectable mixture of shredded vegetables, minced meat, and fragrant spices. SPICY TERIYAKI CHICKEN UDON NOODLESTo ensure a long and prosperous life, don't forget to include prosperous longevity noodles in your Lunar New Year feast! These extra-long noodles symbolize a long life and are served in various savory stir-fries or soups, and these Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Udon Noodles are another family-favorite recipe! KOREAN BARBECUE BEEF BULGOGIBLACKBERRY HOISIN GINGER SAUCE & GLAZEAnother favorite Lunar New Year food is Blackberry Hoisin Ginger Pork Tenderloin, which I serve drizzled with Blackberry Hoisin Ginger Sauce and Glaze. This incredible sauce is also wonderful spooned over Tangyuan (also called glutinous rice balls). Tangyuan is a popular dessert during the Lantern Festival, which marks the end of Lunar New Year celebrations. These colorful and chewy rice balls are typically served with a sweet ginger syrup and symbolize family togetherness. I love it when one sauce can be used so many different ways - from traditional pork recipes to traditional Chinese desserts - I'm sure you'll agree! CASHEW CHICKEN (STIR-FRY)OTHER LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION FAVORITES:PROSPERITY DUMPLINGS - A SYMBOL OF WEALTH: No Lunar New Year celebration is complete without traditional Chinese dumplings, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. These bite-sized dumplings are packed with a savory filling of minced pork, shrimp, and aromatic vegetables. TRADITIONAL CHINESE RICE CAKE: Sweet and sticky Nian Gao, also known as Chinese New Year cake, is a must-have Lunar New Year treat. This sticky rice cake is sweet and chewy, representing a prosperous and progressive year ahead. Get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year in style with these scrumptious recipes that pay homage to age-old traditions. Each dish brings its own symbolism and unique flavor to your table. Gather your loved ones, embrace the festive spirit, and savor the culinary delights that will bring joy, luck, and prosperity to your Lunar New Year celebrations. Gong Xi Fa Cai! FOR MORE FAVORITE ASIAN NEW YEAR RECIPES, CLICK HERE!Today I'm excited to share my mouthwatering recipe for Easy Confetti Chicken Fried Rice with Cashews. This fun and easy-to-make recipe is bursting with color and flavor! Packed with vibrant veggies, tender juicy chicken, and cashews, this is a family favorite any day of the week! For the most flavor and best texture, cook the rice the night before – but if you are running late you can simply cook the rice right before preparing the recipe.
Cornbread Sticks with Honey Butter Glaze are a delightful Southern tradition! These crispy, golden sticks are a beloved staple of Southern cuisine, and once you take a bite, you’ll understand why! Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen newbie, this recipe is sure to be a favorite with its simplicity and irresistible flavor.
The secret to achieving the perfect Southern Buttermilk Cornbread Sticks lies in the quality of the ingredients and the time-honored tradition of cast-iron baking that has been passed down through generations. One bite of these mouthwatering cornbread sticks will have your family and friends begging for more! Today I’m sharing Winter Snowflake Cakelets - delightful little treats that will warm your heart and dazzle your taste buds. Winter brings with it a sense of wonder and joy, especially when the first snowflakes start to fall from the sky. Each snowflake is uniquely intricate, just like our snowflake cakelets – and you will love the magical charm of snowflakes during this chilly season! The combination of moist vanilla bean cake and a delicate snowflake design will transport you to a winter wonderland with every bite, and are perfect for any winter celebration, whether it’s a cozy family gathering or a festive holiday party. These charming little desserts are the perfect way to celebrate the beauty of winter and make any occasion extra special!
Indulgence takes on a whole new meaning with these sinfully delicious Gourmet English Toffee Butter Pecan Brownies! What makes a perfect brownie? With an irresistible combination of rich chocolate, crunchy toffee bits, and buttery pecans, these brownies are pure bliss! These heavenly treats are truly meant for special occasions...and that special someone!
Step into the world of indulgence with Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies - a delectable treat that combines the creaminess of cheesecake with a soft, chewy cookie base, the irresistible allure of silky salted caramel, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Get ready for a cookie experience that's equal parts chewy, gooey, and downright delightful! Whether you're a baking enthusiast or just someone with a sweet tooth, these Crumbl-inspired cookies are about to become your new obsession!
These cookies are one of my most-requested by family and friends – the combination of textures and flavors is simply out of this world. So fast and easy to make, Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies are always a favorite for special occasions and everyday treats. Take it from this cookie lover - better than Crumbl? Without a doubt! Celebrate the season with irresistible Baked Brie with Caramelized Pecans and Cranberries! As the holiday season unfolds, there's nothing quite like the aroma of warm, gooey Baked Brie wafting through the air. Elevate your festive gatherings and last-minute get-togethers with this show-stopping appetizer that marries the rich creaminess of Brie with the sweet crunch of caramelized pecans and the tart pop of cranberries. This easy appetizer is not just a fusion of flavor, but a visual spectacle that will have your guests coming back for more - perfect for the busy holiday season! Nothing screams party like warm, melty cheese!
This Frango Mint Chocolate Cheesecake features a chocolate cookie crust, creamy chocolate mint cheesecake filling, mint chocolate ganache, drizzled with ribbons of dark chocolate and slivers of Frango Dark Chocolate Mints! Simply put, this is the gourmet chocolate cheesecake of your dreams - decadent, silky, creamy, fresh and flavorful – a stunning showstopper for any special occasion! This thick and ultra silky chocolate cheesecake is so smooth and creamy that it melts in your mouth. I made it for New Years Eve last year and everyone is requesting it for our family Valentine’s Day party. I’m confident that after one bite, you’ll be equally smitten with this decadent Frango Mint Chocolate Cheesecake, and so, without further ado, let’s dig in!
Impress your guests and get ready for prime rib perfection! Prime rib is perfect for a holiday dinner or special occasion, but when you spend that kind of money on a good piece of beef, you want it to be perfect and full of flavor. For Perfect Prime Rib, my foolproof method is fast and easy, and you’ll get tender, juicy beef with a flavorful crust cooked to a perfect medium rare - even a first-time cook is promised mouthwatering results! This closed-oven method “sears” the roast at a high heat of 500 degrees, helping it develop a heavenly herb butter crust, then cooks for two hours using the residual heat from the oven until it reaches a perfect medium rare. Served with warm au jus, each bite is juicy, tender and amazing!
Celebrate the season with a magical Snowflake Sugar Cookie Wreath! This delightful Cookie Wreath is not just a treat for the taste buds, it's a work of art that captures the spirit of the season. Enjoy the joy it brings and share the magic of the holidays with every delicious bite! Display this beautiful edible decoration proudly at your holiday gatherings, or gift it to friends and family. Watch their faces light up with delight as they savor the combination of buttery sugar cookies, sweet royal icing, and the whimsical touch of holiday magic.
'Tis the season to indulge in the joyous flavors of Christmas, and what better way to spread holiday cheer than with a delightful Christmas Pomegranate Punch! Elevate your Christmas celebrations with this easy and delicious recipe, which can be mixed up as a mocktail or a cocktail. This festive concoction is not only a bursting with seasonal flavors but is also a visual delight, adding a burst of sparkling and vibrant red to your holiday parties.
Christmas Pomegranate Punch is a true crowd-pleaser, combining the tangy notes of pomegranate and cranberry with a hint of zesty lime, all brought together by the subtle sweetness of the honey. The addition of ginger ale or sparkling wine adds a sparkling finish that makes it feel extra special for the holiday season. Not only is this punch a treat for the taste buds, but it also boasts a stunning presentation, with the jewel-like pomegranate arils and vibrant lime slices or fresh rosemary sprigs adding a pop of fresh green color. Raise your glasses and toast to the season with this sparkling treat - cheers to joy, laughter, and the festive magic of the holidays! After being spoiled by generations of fabulous homemade pie bakers, it occurred to me the other day that I could be classified as a pie snob...but really, after you've had fabulous homemade crust and luscious homemade pie fillings all your life, I like to think that we really just appreciate a REALLY GOOD piece of pie!
And if you're like me, you'll appreciate everything that goes into making this Classic Pecan Pie. Toasted pecans...to really bring full flavor to the nuts - because let's face it, isn't that what this pie is all about? Unless of course you're talking about the silky-smooth caramel filling that holds all of these delicious pecans together! This pie doesn't just LOOK crazy beautiful, it is pecan pie perfection... Classic Pecan Pie – a family favorite for Thanksgiving for generations! My Mom was famous for her pecan pies with homemade crust. If you are a beginner baker, it is impossible to mess up this pecan pie filling! The touch of cinnamon adds a special little bit of flavor that you’ll love as well
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