I first had this when I was helping a friend put up a barn on a cold January day… when we finished, cold and tired, at that moment it was the best treat I’d ever had!  I hope you can find a time to enjoy this beverage with friends that doesn’t involve heavy manual labor.  […]

What I love about food is not just the taste, but its ability to connect to a memory. My mom was famous among her friends and family for making caramel cakes at Christmas- a talent she passed along to me before she passed away in 2004. In a very special moment shared our last Christmas […]

Whenever it starts to get cold outside, my wife and I love to make this white chicken chili. Its our go-to whenever we want a warm filling meal that isn’t too difficult. It also reheats very well, making it the perfect leftover meal for lunch! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion […]

*adapted from The Pioneer Woman Yield: 40-50 cinnamon rolls Every year for as long as I can remember, we have made these cinnamon rolls for breakfast Christmas morning. When I asked my family which holiday recipe I should submit, immediately and unanimously they all said, “cinnamon rolls!” I make them ahead of time, let them […]

I made the mistake of trying to accomplish this recipe with a three month old in tow! It was a challenge, but very rewarding. Perfect if you want something a bit more sophisticated than an average pumpkin pie! Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie Recipe A nod to a classic pumpkin pie, with a twist! This pumpkin […]

One of the things I love making most in the winter is roasted veggies. This recipe is so easy and is a colorful addition to any Christmas dinner! Ingredients Roasted Brussels Sprouts 3 cups Brussels sprouts (raw, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed) 2 tablespoons olive oil salt to taste Roasted Butternut Squash 4 cups butternut […]

Yorkshire pudding immediately transports me to my English grandmother’s kitchen and her incredible baking and cornucopia of aromas, especially around the holidays. Regardless of bad stereotypes, there are some wonderful English foods! This is one of them. Best enjoyed with brown gravy and a roast, I only get this about twice a year if I’m […]

This recipe carries sentimental significance, as it was a beloved family favorite that my Grandma Brenda used to make. After her passing in 2017, we were fortunate enough to rediscover the recipe. We continue to prepare German Pizza during the holidays in her honor.  Ingredients 1 tsp shortening 2 medium-sized potatoes, sliced 1 small onion, […]

During the holidays, my Grandma Cheryl still makes her special chex mix. We used to fight over a bag of it and even asked for the recipe to make it ourselves. But it’s just not as good as when Grandma makes it! Ingredients 1 Box of Cheerios 1 Box of Crispix 1 Box of stick […]

This dessert was a special treat my Grandma Brenda used to make. During the holiday season, she would dedicate hours in the kitchen, baking and generously sharing her desserts with the community. Although we couldn’t retrieve her original recipe after her passing, we did find the original cookie cutter she used. I’ve discovered a recipe […]

Ingredients 4 large eggs 2/3 cup milk (whole or 2% work best) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (or whatever your heart feels!) Sliced bread (brioche is typically best) Butter Syrup (or any preferred topping) Directions In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until well mixed.  Set to the […]

My Granannie’s wafers – it’s the recipe that checks all the boxes. Holiday tradition. Family memories. Downright deliciousness. It’s a secret family recipe, of course. One that I have not mastered and will not carry on. Thankfully, my great grandmother’s recipe survived and bypassed the non-cooks in my family (my grandmother and me) and was […]

This is one of my favorite desserts that always reminds me of the holidays.  It’s super simple to make and delicious. INGREDIENTS Graham Crackers Filling 1 Large Package of Cool Whip 2 Boxes of French Vanilla Pudding Mix  Chocolate Icing ½ bar German’s baking chocolate 3 Tbsp Milk 3 Tbsp Butter 1 Tbsp white Karo […]

Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth ¾  cup heavy cream Kosher salt Fresh black pepper 1 ½  tsp minced garlic Directions Add the following to a pot, stir with a whisk, and bring to a boil over medium high heat: 4 cups chicken broth 0.75 cup heavy cream Kosher salt Fresh black pepper 1.5 tsp minced […]

After years of preparing the well-known Easy Mac or Velveeta Mac-n-Cheese for picky children, my mom was determined to “spice up” this traditional dish around the holidays. She experimented for years and finally landed on a combination of an online recipe and her own magic touch! This was her signature dish at family gatherings until […]