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Category: Holidays

Bourbon Apple Ginger Martini

Bourbon Apple Ginger Martini

Burning leaves and crisp fall air come to mind sipping this bourbon apple ginger martini. The smokey Bourbon delivers subtle hints of caramel and vanilla, and the earthy spice of ginger compliments the apple flavor. Reminiscent of a boozy slice of apple pie, this martini 

Salted Caramel Chocolate Linzer Cookies

Salted Caramel Chocolate Linzer Cookies

Soft slightly salty caramel is sandwiched between chocolate shortbread cookies in this updated version of the traditional Linzer cookie. A drizzle of melted chocolate adds another layer of flavor and a little edible glitter makes the cookies sparkle. This amazing flavor combination brings a new 

Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread

Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread

Holiday appetizers are some of my favorite things and this Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread just might be topping my list. Who could resist an ooey-gooey molten cheesy treat like this? A lightly toasted boule of bread filled with the creamy goodness of melted brie, 

Old World Gingerbread Cake

Old World Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread Cake The spirit of the holidays come alive in this delicious and moist gingerbread cake.  Toasted almonds, candied citrus, and rum soaked currents mingle with Lebkuchengewürz (German gingerbread spice) to make a most memorable combination of flavors.  Topped with a lemon zest frosting, this 

Cherry Cordial Cookies

Cherry Cordial Cookies

Cooks Notes Soft and chewy dark chocolate cookies are studded with white chocolate morsels and brandy soaked cherries to bring a favorite holiday flavor alive.  A drizzle of cherry brandy icing puts all the flavors together to make that chocolate-cherry dream come true.  My grandfather 

Blackberry Bellini

Blackberry Bellini

Blackberry syrup Fresh blackberries and a sprig of thyme bring an interesting combination of flavors to this sparkling holiday cocktail.  Mixed with your choice of Prosecco or Champagne this refreshing festive drink is the perfect way to toast any special occasion.  Use sparkling water for 

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

Few things make the house smell as good as a pan of gingerbread cookies in the oven.  The spicy sweet aroma of brown sugar, molasses, and ginger most certainly bring the season alive.  This traditional holiday treat is loved in many parts of the world.  The 

Dulche de Leche Pumpkin Cheesecake

Dulche de Leche Pumpkin Cheesecake

A creamy smooth texture and amazing combination of spices make this dulche de leche pumpkin cheesecake the ultimate holiday dessert.  A gingerbread crust adds the flavors of the season to this rich and decadent  cake .  Served with a cup of coffee or a glass 

Dresdner Stollen

Dresdner Stollen

Dresden Stollen goes by many different names; Stollen, Strutzel, Striezel, Stutenbrot, or Christstollen.  This traditional German Christmas bread, is a flavorful combination of rum soaked raisins and currants, almonds, candied citrus peel, spices such as cinnamon and cardamom, and of course lots of butter.  Legend 

Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Pillow like lemon and ricotta cookies are dipped in a tart yet sweet lemon glaze to make this traditional Italian Christmas treat.  These cake-like cookies puff up in the oven almost like little muffins tops, and the tart lemon glaze adds a slightly crunchy shell.  

White Chocolate Ting-a-lings

White Chocolate Ting-a-lings

Sweet white chocolate and creamy marshmallows are melted together with crunchy chow mein noodles and salty peanuts to make a classic favorite Ting-a-lings.  Also known as haystack cookies, these tasty little mounds are the perfect combination of salty and sweet and will certainly ring the