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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 

Spiced Rum Fruit Cake

Spiced Rum Fruit Cake

Dried figs, dark cherries, apricots, pineapple, raisins, and crystallized ginger are soaked in spiced rum then baked in a dark brown sugar batter to make this incredible moist holiday fruit cake.  No, not the red and green plastic-like sugar brick that comes to mind, this 

Peppermint Bark Pretzels

Peppermint Bark Pretzels

Thin crispy pretzels are dipped in creamy almond bark then sprinkled with crushed candy canes to make this yule time treat.  Peppermint bark pretzels are amazingly delicious are certain to make any gathering festive.  These little pretzel candies are also the perfect addition to your 

Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

A golden buttery crust tops soft and tender pillows of flaky goodness in this pan of pull-apart rolls making them the perfect addition to your holiday table.  Shape your rolls in interesting combinations to create a bread that is not only incredibly delicious but visually 

Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites

If you’re searching for an appetizer that is absolutely delicious but also quick and easy to make then look no further, these cranberry brie bites fill the bill.  Creamy melted brie mingles with the tartness of cranberries in a golden pastry cup to create this 

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

Greek yogurt makes this banana quick bread incredibly moist and offers a slight tang which complements mini chocolate chips and toasted nuts.  So easy to make, this bread is the perfect way to turn those uneaten black bananas into pure joy.  Bake a loaf for 

Pretzel Rolls

Pretzel Rolls

An iconic dark brown crust sprinkled with coarse salt envelopes a soft slightly spongy center giving these rolls the same flavor and texture as a big soft pretzel.  Serve burgers and sandwiches on these pretzel rolls for an added flavor sensation, or simply enjoy them 

French Dip Sliders

French Dip Sliders

All the goodness of a French dip sandwich and a bowl of French onion soup are combined in these easy-to-make roast beef sliders.  Caramelized onions and gooey provolone make these little gems irresistible.  Dipped in a cup of warm au jus these little sandwiches will 

Berry Crumble Bars

Berry Crumble Bars

All the wonderful flavor of a deep dish cobbler is packed in to these easy-to-make Berry Crumble Bars.  Perfect with your morning cup of coffee for a quick on the go breakfast, or for an after school snack for the kids.  The very berry filling 

Kartoffelsalat mit Speck – German Potato Salad

Kartoffelsalat mit Speck – German Potato Salad

Oktoberfest celebrates much more than just beer, it embraces the German culture and of course the delicious food.  Kartoffelsalat is one of the traditional dishes that I truly enjoy.  Properly prepared the texture and flavors are unparalleled to any mayonnaise based American salad I have