Hello weekend!
This week on the blog I shared a Christmas chicken with orange herb butter, mini cheesy hasselback potatoes, a winter pear salad, and a round-up of holiday cocktails for the season.
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I also put together several Amazon gift lists with ideas for girls, tween boys, little boys, under $25 finds, men’s gifts, women’s gifts, and hostess gifts. I’m a big fan of holiday shopping early — ideally before November ends.
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Thank you for the warm response to the launch of Easy Everyday — I’m so grateful. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, the book is available to order.
WHAT I’M LOVING THIS WEEK
I’m currently craving cherry cheesecake bites.
Cheesy gruyere potatoes — absolutely love them.
This cranberry orange cobbler looks incredible.
Crockpot chicken fajitas are a go-to for easy dinners.
Brown butter gingerbread cookies are irresistible.
Christmas fettuccine — festive and delicious.
I need to try an icebox yule log cake this season.
Frosted gingerbread martini — so fun for holiday entertaining.
Give me all the snickerdoodles.
Peanut butter fudge is officially on my baking list.
Chocolate-covered berries are a simple, elegant treat I love.
Eggnog iced oatmeal cookies are a cozy seasonal bake.
We adore balsamic Brussels sprouts as a side dish.
Beet and orange kale salad looks fresh and wonderful.