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An iconic Brazilian treat, brigadeiros are easy to make creamy fudge balls, perfect for Christmas or any time of the year you crave fudge.

Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge Balls)
December 20, 2019
Image of Oh Henry Bars on a white cake stand with a blue and white linen nearby.

Oh Henry Bars – with nut-free option
December 16, 2019
Image of pea crostini on a black marble serving platter, topped with pancetta and parmesan.

Creamy Pea Crostini with Pancetta
December 14, 2019
Image of butternut squash crostini topped with pomegranate and pepitas.

Butternut Squash Crostini with Ricotta
December 13, 2019
Image of creamy kale bruschetta, aka crostini

Creamy Kale Bruschetta
December 12, 2019
image of wild mushroom crostini with goat cheese, garnished with fresh parsley. Arranged with multiple crostini

Wild Mushroom Crostini with Goat Cheese
December 11, 2019
Image of the best tomato bruschetta recipe in a bowl served with crostini.

Tomato Bruschetta Recipe – How to Make Bruschetta
December 10, 2019
Deck the halls with these deliciously easy and festive holiday appetizers!  Shhh...you don't have to say how quickly you put them together!

Easy Holiday Appetizers (more than 17 recipes!)
December 6, 2019
Image of a stack of windmill cookies in front of a carafe of milk. Whole spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves) pictured in the foreground.

Windmill Cookies aka Speculoos Cookies (nut free option)
December 4, 2019
Image of a beautiful cranberry margarita in a salt rimmed glass, garnished with a lime wedge, an orange wedge, and fresh cranberries.

Cranberry Margarita Recipe
November 25, 2019
Pinwheel appetizers made with sausage and apple on a black slate board.

Sausage Pinwheels with Apple, Sage, and Gruyère
November 20, 2019
Apple cinnamon compote in a cast iron skillet, with a spoon.

Easy Apple Compote with Cinnamon
November 15, 2019
Image of vegan sweet potato tacos on a platter with charred corn, onions and cilantro, and avocado. A glass of beer sits next to the platter.

Crispy Sweet Potato Tacos – Vegan
November 13, 2019
Add this beautiful jewel toned side to your holiday menu!  Cranberry sauce with roasted grapes, apples, and shallots provides a burst of flavor, both sweet and savory, that is unforgettable. 

Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Grapes, Apples, and Shallots
November 11, 2019
Image of two roasted butternut squash halves.

How to Cook Butternut Squash (4 methods, how to cut, storage guide)
November 8, 2019
Cheesy brussels sprouts gratin with a spoon scooping out one big cheesy scoop.

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts au Gratin
November 6, 2019
Looking forward to holiday cooking but dreading the scale afterwards? Enjoy these practically guilt-free healthy Thanksgiving recipes!

14+ Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
November 1, 2019
Creamy mashed potatoes in a bowl topped with melting butter and chives.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – Perfect Every Time!
October 30, 2019
Photo of Buffalo Chicken Pasta made in a pressure cooker

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
October 28, 2019
Image of a bowl of cinnamon applesauce, shot from above.

Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe
October 25, 2019
Close up photo of skillet lasagna

Easy Skillet Lasagna – One Pan!
October 21, 2019
Image of chicken pot pie topped with biscuits.

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie – One Pan!
October 14, 2019
Versatile, good for you, and delicious, these winter squash recipes will wow your family and friends! From basic how to recipes to surprising entrees, you'll be enjoying winter squash from September to May! 

17+ Winter Squash Recipes & Ultimate Squash Cooking Guide
October 4, 2019
Kabocha Squash Mash Image

How to Cook Kabocha Squash – 3 methods!
October 2, 2019

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