Hello hello!
This week on the blog I shared a festive Christmas green bean salad, sourdough dinner rolls, a roasted cauliflower and winter kale salad, and white chocolate cranberry cookie bars. Each recipe is easy to follow and perfect for holiday gatherings.
I also put together a number of gift guides to help you shop for everyone on your list:
Kid’s Stocking Stuffers
Men’s Stocking Stuffers
Kids Gift Guide
Women’s Gift Guide
Men’s Gift Guide
Hostess Gift Guide
Kitchen Gift Guide
Under $25 Gift Guide
Beauty Gift Guide
If you want to browse everything I love, you can find my favorites in my Amazon storefront and my LTK shop. I’ve also organized those picks into several gift guide collections so you can shop by category and budget.
There’s a new menu for the week and a fresh “a week in the life” post with a peek at everyday life and what we’ve been up to.
You’re invited to join the Everyday Dinners cookbook club on Facebook. If you already own the book, request to join the group to share tips, swap recipes and get ideas from a welcoming community. If you don’t have the book yet, consider picking up a copy and joining in—it’s a great place for recipe inspiration and friendly conversation.
xoxoxox
What I’m Loving This Week
An adorable antipasto wreath—such a fun appetizer idea for the holidays.
Chocolate tamales that look absolutely incredible and worth trying if you love rich, unique desserts.
Peppermint cookies that are as beautiful as they are festive—perfect for a holiday cookie swap.
A cranberry cheesecake that’s gorgeous and would make a stunning centerpiece for any holiday dessert table.
A tortilla pinwheel Christmas tree that’s clever, festive and great for parties.
Espresso martini cookies—boozy, chocolatey treats that are irresistible to cocktail-cookie fans.
An eggnog buttered rum cake that brings classic seasonal flavors into a tender, nostalgic dessert.
Gingerbread shots for a playful, spirited holiday toast.
A cranberry Campari spritz that’s bright, bubbly and ideal for entertaining.
Mini burnt chocolate Basque cheesecakes—intense, decadent and perfectly portioned.
A comforting root vegetable gratin that highlights seasonal produce and savory richness.
Fall panzanella salad that uses autumnal ingredients for a rustic, satisfying side.
Roasted cabbage wedges—simple, caramelized and surprisingly delicious.
Peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies for a playful, nostalgic cookie option that both kids and adults enjoy.