Santa, I hope you like shortbread. I must admit, the jolly old man was going to get Oreos this year. But when Dillon asked to make homemade cookies for Santa (and Frosty?) my motherly guilt kicked in. We decided on sweet, buttery shortbread. My recipe uses regular sugar instead of confectioners sugar, which is what you’ll find in most shortbread…
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Dinner in 20 minutes? Yes, it’s possible… With Christmas right around the corner, dinner is the last thing on my mind. But we have to eat so… Dinner is usually a stir-fry. You just throw everything into a pan and cook it. No stress. I like this particular recipe as the shrimp and snow peas cook up in a matter…
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 Inspired by the holidays, this winter white cosmo is a seasonal take on the classic cosmopolitan. Simply mix citron vodka with white cranberry juice, cointreau, and a hint of fresh lime. Traditionally you would serve these in a martini glass, but if you’re too clumsy to hold it properly (like me…) just use one of those chic stemless glasses instead….
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The first time I made these, I vowed never to do it again. Sticky, clumpy, and time-consuming. That’s all I have to say. When a recipe is this frustrating, a second attempt rarely comes to fruition as my patience can be that of a toddler. I can be quite stubborn too (hmm… also like a toddler) so I obviously had…
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Welcome to my Christmas kitchen! December is officially my favorite time of year. There’s something so magical about the holiday season; the food, the lights, the festivities- it makes you feel like a kid again. Now that I have little ones of my own, I get to re-live the magic through them. Here’s a peek at what’s going on in…
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