Posts Tagged ‘holiday’
Scandinavian Mulled Wine
Mulled wine is a traditional Scandinavian drink served during the cold winter months that’s been around for over 2,000 years! With this recipe, we went with a full-bodied red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon. Don’t forget to add high-quality brandy, as it will add dimension to your drink. And, of course, use fresh oranges to…
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Steak Crostini with Blue Cheese
Steak and blue cheese is a classic combination that we’ve adjusted for a new presentation – served on a thin slice of baguette with crispy onions, scallions, and thinly sliced sweet peppers. Not only does this appetizer come together surprisingly quick, the stick-to-your-ribs combo of steak and cheese means that no guest leaves your party…
Read MoreValentine’s Pot de Crème
Pot de crème is a French custard that is so decadent and so rich, you’ll be satisfied with just a few bites. This recipe is designed for a couple as a special occasion dessert but you can split it into smaller servings that will still be an incredibly enjoyable ending to a nice meal with…
Read MoreHoliday Simmer Pot
Make your house smell amazing with this seasonal simmer pot. What starts as a beautiful mix of ingredients ends with the most amazing scent for your whole home. We love to make this just before company comes over.
Read MoreChristmas Crunch
It doesn’t feel like Christmas until you’re overloaded with candy, cookies, and snack mix. Add this option to your holiday repertoire for a sweet and easily adjustable snack mix option. You can easily adjust it to feature different nuts, drizzles, and mix-ins. Imagine this with candied oranges, cranberries, and dark chocolate drizzle. Yum! Maybe peanut…
Read MoreChristmas Beef Wellington
If you want to truly impress your loved ones this year, give them the gift of Christmas Beef Wellington. Bursting with flavors of seared tender beef, spicy mustard, mushrooms duxelles, and savory prosciutto, this is one traditional Christmas dish you can’t miss this year. If there ever was a way to end 2021 with a…
Read MoreSilky Peppermint Chocolate Fudge
Fudge is a winter staple. It’s a way of welcoming the holidays into our homes with sweet bites of chocolate heaven. Fudge, however, can sometimes be tricky to get just right. The key to getting that soft, silky texture is adding a little butter and melting the chocolate very slowly. By following this recipe exactly,…
Read MoreGreen Bean Casserole
Vegetables aren’t always everyone’s favorite side dish, except when it comes to green bean casserole! This traditional dish is almost always one of the first to be gone at the Thanksgiving table. What makes this particular dish so mouth-watering is its homemade, creamy mushroom sauce. This sauce is wildly more satisfying than the canned cream…
Read MoreBaked Brie with Pistachios, Almonds, and Apricot Jam
Baked Brie is probably one of the easiest appetizers out there, but always makes a great impression. Brie pairs well with sweet toppings – such as honey and jams. We used apricot jam and paired it with pistachios and almonds. Serve the cheese along side some apple or pear slices as well, they balance each…
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