If you are a fan of chai tea, I have the perfect truffle for you! These chai truffles come from the December 2015 publication of Southern Living's Christmas at Home magazine. I can definitely say that these little chocolates are heavenly. If you want to impress friends and family with a gourmet tasting truffle, I recommend you make these chai chocolates. As an extra bonus, they are easy to prepare, and they keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks! I enjoy these little desse

This flavorful bisque is perfect for warming you during a cold winter. It also would be great as an appetizer for your Christmas or New Year's Eve celebration. A bisque is a type of creamy soup that is made with shellfish. This bisque uses shrimp as the shellfish component. The other main component of this seafood bisque is the cod. I got this wonderful recipe from Betty Crocker's 2004 Holiday publication, and it is definitely a keeper! The added basil pesto is what mak

I have been making these cookies for many years now. They have become a holiday favorite with my family. When you take your first bite into one of these mouthwatering cookies, you will understand why these cookies are always on my baking list for Christmas. What makes these decadent cookies unique is the browning of the butter. The browned butter adds a depth and richness to the flavor of these Christmas cookies that cannot be beat! They really are extraordinarily good.

These potatoes are an absolute favorite among my family and friends! They are the perfect mashed potatoes for the Christmas holidays. If you love garlic, this is most definitely the dish for you. The recipe calls for garlic herb butter - which means that it is no more extra work than your usual mashed potatoes. There is no messing with garlic cloves, and extra steps as the butter is all that's needed. This butter really does make these mashed potatoes shine. Rich and cr

If you are looking for a mincemeat pie that isn't so work intensive, I found one! This mince pie with hard sauce comes from The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook (2001). I love this recipe, because you have the convenience of store-bought mincemeat combined with other ingredients to give it a homemade taste. This pie is perfect for the month of December and Christmas! I have made (a vegetarian) mincemeat before, and while it was delicious, it is involved. It takes a wee

This is a beautiful and elegant main dish for any celebration. It especially works as a great Christmas meal. Beef tenderloin is a special cut of meat that is absolutely delicious when prepared properly. My recipe will give you a well seasoned and tender dish that you and your guests will love! The secret is rubbing Kosher salt onto the beef and letting it sit uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. This process will tenderize your meat, making it the best y

If you are looking for a fall or holiday candy bar that is homemade, look no further! These pecan bars are absolutely delicious. It's hard to resist caramel, chocolate, and pecans. Also, the crust is a delicious shortbread that compliments the other flavors perfectly! I got this wonderful recipe from the 2000 issue of Land O Lakes: Top 50. I've made these bars multiple times, and I can say with certainty that with a few simple ingredients you will have a mouthwatering tre

This is my favorite part about left over turkey - making soup! I have been making this soup for over 25 years, and I hope to be making it for many more years to come! It is a delight to the eyes and to the taste buds. I served this soup to a large family gathering not to long ago, and everyone loved this meal. Serve it with crusty artisan bread, and it makes a hearty meal that will fill up anyone. If you have never made stock, I encourage you to give it a try. It is ver

For years I bought the canned cranberry sauce for our Thanksgiving meal. With a big meal to prepare, I didn't want to be bothered with something that people seemed to enjoy from a can. Then I read that cranberry sauce can be made a couple months in advance, and it keeps well in the refrigerator. With this enlightening information, I decided to try out a recipe. This simple recipe comes from the Serious Eats website. It is simple to prepare, and it is just as good, if not

I love these cookies! They are soft and sweet. When the autumn weather begins to have that chill in the air, these cookies are a must on my baking list! With real maple syrup and a dash of maple extract, they have a wonderful autumn taste. The spices enhance the flavor and add to how yummy they are. If you are looking for a new cookie recipe for your fall baking, I highly recommend these spiced maple cookies. My family and friends absolutely love them! I'm sure yours w