It’s hard to believe we’re already the week before Christmas!
This week on the blog I shared an amazing overnight croissant breakfast bake, along with a spinach and artichoke pull-apart bread, vodka sauce meatballs on ricotta toast, my favorite make-ahead holiday appetizers, and frosted cranberry drop cookies.
You can find a new weekly menu and a recent “week in the life” post on the site, plus my November/December favorites — there are so many great finds this season.
All of my gift guides are live for the holidays. You’ll find curated picks for:
- Her — a collection of favorites for women
- Him — gift ideas I’d pick for Eddie or things he already loves
- Under $25 — stocking stuffer ideas that won’t break the bank
- Kitchen Favorites — my top kitchen gifts
- Kids & Babies — toys and essentials for little ones
- Beauty Favorites — skincare and makeup picks
Also — Everyday Dinners is available to order now and it’s currently on major sale. If you’re shopping for gifts, consider grabbing a few copies while the price is reduced. Once you have the book, you’re invited to join the Everyday Dinners Cookbook Club, which has been running since The Pretty Dish came out in 2018. It’s been so fun to see your creations on Instagram and in the cookbook club. Join to take part in challenges and giveaways — a new challenge just started this week.
Have a wonderful weekend!
What I’m Loving This Week
Here are some seasonal recipes and links I’ve been loving lately — perfect inspiration for holiday gatherings, cozy nights in, and cookie exchanges.
- Frozen pomegranate margaritas — bright and festive for holiday toasts.
- Toasted hazelnut hot cocoa — a rich, nutty twist on a winter classic.
- Red velvet trifles — layers of decadent cake and cream make a show-stopping dessert.
- Bacon-wrapped shrimp glazed with brown sugar — a sweet-and-savory appetizer that’s easy to love.
- Pickled cranberries — add a tangy, bright element to boards and salads.
- Cranberry orange loaf cake — perfect for holiday brunch or gifting.
- Green goddess pasta — an herb-forward, comforting pasta dish.
- Peppermint mocha slice-and-bake cookies — quick to prepare and festive to serve.
- Apple fritter muffins — warm, cinnamon-kissed muffins ideal for chilly mornings.
- Holiday crudité wreath — a playful, colorful appetizer that looks beautiful on a table.
- Creamed spinach gratin with crispy onions — a luscious side with great texture contrast.
- Cranberry caramel sauce — a sweet-tart topping that elevates desserts and breakfasts.
- Cheesy miso stuffed mushrooms — umami-packed bites that make an impressive appetizer.
- Sugar cookie mocktail — a festive non-alcoholic drink that tastes like a holiday cookie.