Happy December! I’ve been busy in the kitchen and on the blog this week—sharing seasonal recipes, gift guides, and menu plans to help you enjoy the holidays with less stress and more flavor.
On the blog this week I published a large holiday recipe guide filled with favorites and crowd-pleasers, plus new recipes including a winter citrus farro salad, cranberry orange coffee cake muffins, and peanut butter blossom bars. Each recipe is designed to be approachable and festive, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
It’s gift guide season! I put together a series of curated guides to make holiday shopping easier. Find ideas and recommendations across several categories:
Women
Men
Under $25 (great stocking stuffers)
Kitchen (my favorite tools and gadgets)
Kids (tons of favorites for little ones)
Beauty
There’s also a new weekly menu posted, along with a behind-the-scenes peek at a week in our life to share what we’re actually cooking, eating, and enjoying this month.
The Everyday Dinners cookbook club continues to be an incredible community. If you own the cookbook, request to join the Facebook group for meal inspiration, seasonal challenges, and friendly conversation. If you don’t have the book yet, consider picking up a copy—everyone there shares recipes, tips, and encouragement as we cook through the book together. We’re wrapping up our summer cooking challenge and gearing up for fall recipes and holiday dinners.
xoxoxo
What I’m Loving This Week
There are so many delicious ideas I’m bookmarking and planning to make. A few standouts:
Triple chocolate peppermint cookies — rich, chocolaty, and perfect for holiday cookie swaps.
Chrissy Teigen mac and cheese — creamy comfort food that looks irresistible.
Easy Christmas punch — festive, refreshing, and simple to mix for holiday parties.
Frosted gingerbread martini — a playful seasonal cocktail that’s as cute as it is tasty.
Frosted sour cream cookies — chewy, tender cookies topped with a glossy frosting.
Spicy deviled eggs — a savory, bold take on a classic appetizer.
Sweet potato pie with graham cracker crust — a beautiful twist on a southern favorite.
Mulled wine margarita — a creative crossover of cozy winter spices and a tangy cocktail.
Pomegranate sorbet — bright, elegant, and a palate-cleansing frozen treat.
Air fryer hasselback potatoes — crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and easy to prepare.
Chocolate caramel bars — decadent and gooey, a must for chocolate lovers.
Caramel brûlée latte — a cozy, indulgent coffee drink that tastes like dessert.
White cranberry tart — festive, visually stunning, and ideal for holiday dessert tables.
All of these recipes and ideas are on my to-make list. I hope they inspire your holiday baking, hosting, and gifting. Wishing you a cheerful, delicious start to the season.