In my experience, sometimes baking is best left to the pro's, and who better to turn to than Southern Living? I have so many of their cookbooks and credit them with much of my culinary education over the years. A few years back, my mother gifted me with the 2010 Southern Living Ultimate Christmas Cookbook that is filled with everything you could need to be the perfect holiday host (or guest!). ...
Party Food
Proscuitto-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
Sweet dates, savory herbed goat cheese, and salty prosciutto come together to create an amazing flavor combo in this easy-peasy appetizer! Mark this one down for your upcoming holiday gathering. They'll be gone in a flash, and no one will know they only took you 20 minutes to throw together! For this recipe, I used pitted dates, so I didn't have to spend time removing the pits prior to ...
Holiday Wreath Baked Brie
Whether it's for Christmas Eve, an office holiday party, or a gift swap with your best girls, I am always looking for a festive appetizer to bring along during the holiday season. This year, I partnered with Milton's Craft Bakers to make a Holiday Wreath Baked Brie to serve with their gluten free crackers that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Like many families across the country, I have ...
Cranberry + Ginger Sauce
I have to confess. I have made this cranberry sauce almost every Thanksgiving for, at least, the last 5 years. I have made improvisations adding lemon, ginger, rosemary, or whatever I had on hand and wanted to experiment with. Typically, I would to call these “fail proof”, but anytime I’m told something is “fail proof,” I will always find a way to mess it up. It’s like when someone gives me ...
Wild Rice with Pecans + Craisins
Fall reminds me of warm, hearty dishes shared around the table with family. Sounds cheesy, (I know) but this recipe encapsulates all those fall feelings. Serve it up as a side for a casual dinner with a friend or serve at your Thanksgiving table! This recipe is super versatile, and the best news of all? It only requires three ingredients! ...
Individual Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifles
Individual pumpkin gingerbread trifles are a delicious, lightened-up treat that's perfect for the holiday season. Layers of spiced cake mix, whipped topping, and a pudding layer made with almond milk provide all of the best flavors of the season in one bite! Make them in individual glasses for a lovely presentation. My mom started making this creamy gingerbread pumpkin trifle recipe from ...
Sweet + Salty Black Bean Brownies
Black beans in brownies... Yep, you read that right. This remake of the average brownie was in an attempt use up all my leftover ingredients - in this case, black beans - from other recipes in an unusual way. And holy cow are they gooey and decadent. So gooey in fact, I had to refrigerated them for about 10 minutes just so I could get them out of the baking dish. Did I mention they are insanely ...
Black Bean Burger with Chipotle Mayo
We’re always looking for ways to spice up a old favorite, and this black bean burger with chipotle mayo has proved to be a hit by vegetarians and meat lovers - an often difficult feat. So for those of you have children who are picky eaters, or in my case, an East Texas boyfriend who doesn't like "girly" food, I promise this adaptation of Skinny Taste's spicy black bean burger will win over even ...
Whole30 Avocado Deviled Eggs
Creamy, flavorful deviled eggs with NO mayo!! You can feel great about bringing these to a party or a tailgate this weekend. If you're an avocado queen like me, you probably already have the 5 ingredients you need to make this recipe tonight. If you've checked out many of our other recipes, you might have noticed that I'm a big fan of smoked paprika. I like to throw dashes of it in my ...
Mint Thumbprint Cookies
Mint thumbprint cookies are buttery and crunchy with a spot of peppermint icing that melts in your mouth. A unique option for holiday cookie swaps or dessert platters! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission if you purchase a product through these links. We only promote products that we know and love! Please check out our disclosure policy for ...
