If you’ve never had strata, it’s the perfect Christmas morning treat as most of the work is done ahead of time, and it’s a hearty, warming dish ideal for a cold winter morning. This spin on a family favorite ups the flavor with a homemade mushroom cream sauce and crispy shallots!
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A Cozy Holiday Cookie Swap
Missing December cookie swaps in New York, I got a sweet dose of nostalgia at a friend’s festive cookie exchange. From Eric Kim’s iconic gochujang caramel cookies to peppermint mocha and lemon ricotta, this holiday cookie swap menu delivered big flavors, cozy vibes, and plenty of sugar-high joy.
Dark Chocolate Buckeyes with Reese’s-Style Peanut Butter Filling
Traditional Ohio Buckeye candy gets an upgrade with reduced sugar, and ground peanuts, graham crackers and a hint of vanilla added. These dark chocolate coated peanut butter balls are a nostalgic treat that I can’t stop eating!
Molly Wilkinson’s Bûche de Noël
Meryl Christmas!!!! This Christmas has been full of cooking firsts—from last night’s Beef Wellington to today’s Bûche de Noël from Molly Wilkinson’s French Pastry Made Simple. I’ve always been intimidated by this classic French cake, but after successfully making Saint Honoré this Fall using Molly’s […]
Dolly Parton’s “Tree’s a Crowd” Cheese Ball
Instead of traditional cookies, we’re leaving out Dolly Parton’s over-the-top “Tree’s a Crowd” Cheese Ball from her new cookbook “Good Lookin’ Cookin’.” I knew we had to make this the moment I came across it. While cheese balls were a staple at my Grandma Cole’s holiday table, they never looked this great. Leave it to Dolly to turn up the volume!
Ina Cheat Day: Smitten Kitchen’s Carrot Tarte Tatin and Robby’s Old Fashioned
Book: Keeper, page 119Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: EasyStore-Bought Is Fine: puff pastry Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Recipe for tart is not online. Recipe for Robby’s Old Fashioned here.
852. French Chocolate Bark
Book: Back to Basics, page 200 Episode: Festive Fun Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: Easy Store-Bought Is Fine: Semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate Pricey Ingredients: Semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate Hard-to-find: — Recipe on FoodNetwork.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trent (@storeboughtisfine)
654. Ginger Shortbread
Book: Make It Ahead Episode: A Barefoot Holiday Rating: 4/5 How Easy Is That: Easy Store Bought Is Fine: crystallized ginger Pricey Ingredients: — Hard-to-find: — Recipe on FoodNetwork.com. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trent (@storeboughtisfine)