It’s the time of year where we have permission to bake and eat and enjoy the little extra indulgences that Christmas and the surrounding holidays bring to the table! So in honor of all the Christmas YUM, I bring you some of my favorite treats and eats that we make and enjoy and now share …
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All the Christmas YUM!
Homemade Caramel Corn
Hot, homemade caramel drizzled over freshly popped popcorn and baked until hot and crunchy! This is the stuff right here. I have made this every year for Christmas for as long as I can remember. It’s so easy, friends! And lasts longer than Christmas cookies (if you can keep the family paws off of it …
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Hearty Bean and Ham Soup
A thick and hearty soup made with a leftover ham bone and white beans. This is how a few simple ingredients dropped in a pot turns into a rich, savory, nourishing dinner. I created this soup years ago in order to make the best use of a leftover ham bone. Since Best Ham Ever is pretty …
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THE Mac and Cheese
Once upon a time, there was a girl who just wanted creamy, cheesy mac and cheese. Not full of spices or fancy things, just plain ol’ gooey mac and cheese. So I developed this recipe and now I share it with you, friends. Because you all deserve this bit of comforting yum in your …
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Cheesy Chicken Pot Pies
Because what’s better than pot pie? Cheesy Pot Pies, of course! Tender chunks of turkey or chicken and the veggies of your choice basking in a cheesy, rich and savory sauce, topped with buttery puff pastry then baked to pot pie perfection in less than an hour! I used to make pot pies as well, a …
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Change Your Life Mashed Potatoes
The best food compliment I have ever gotten was, “Alison, that just changed my life.” And when our dear friend Brian first tasted these Change Your Life Mashed Potatoes, that’s exactly what he said — and that’s how this name was born. Quite possibly the most delicious potatoes you’ve ever had in your life, these …
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Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff
All the things you want in a fluffy fall or Thanksgiving side dish are in this Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff. Marshmallows, bits of tart cranberries, and pineapple nestled in a fluffy pile of cream cheese and homemade whipped cream. I cannot tell you how much we all love it here except by confessing that when all …
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Mr. That Which Nourishes’ Top Secret Turkey Brine
Just in time for Turkey Day, we are sharing Mr. That Which Nourishes’ Top Secret Turkey Brine with you. Because you need this for your Feast. Lots of brines call for citrus and spices and other such yum. Our favorite poultry we’ve ever had from a restaurant utilized a tea brine and we noted that …
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Mini Maple Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Perfect little creamy maple pumpkin cheesecakes full of all the spices of fall layered over a ginger snap crust and topped with a maple whipped cream. Is it weird that I’ve made these three times in the last three weeks? It’s not, right? They are just so stinking satisfying! They are little bites of pumpkin …
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Thanksgiving Meal Ideas
The FOOD holiday is fast approaching. You know, the one all about eating food giving thanks. If you’re not sure what to make and/or bring to your upcoming feast, I am here to help with some favorite recipes to give you the best Thanksgiving ideas from our family’s favorites. Of course, my viral hit recipe for …
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