Hello hello!
This week on the blog I shared a creamy chicken and broccoli soup, a smoked gruyere cauliflower gratin, a merry cherry ginger lime mocktail, and a chocolate chip orange ricotta pound cake.
It’s gift guide season! Below are my curated gift guides to help you shop with ease:
- Women’s gift guide
- Gift guide for him
- Under $25 stocking stuffers
- Kitchen gift picks
- Kids’ gift guide
- Beauty gift guide
There’s also a new weekly menu available and a peek at a week in our life if you’re looking for meal ideas and everyday moments.
The Everyday Dinners cookbook club is thriving. If you have the cookbook, consider joining the community for recipe inspiration, seasonal cooking challenges, and friendly conversation. It’s a welcoming space full of great ideas.
xoxoxo
WHAT I’M LOVING THIS WEEK
Here are a few recipes and seasonal ideas I’m excited about right now — perfect for holiday baking, entertaining, and cozy dinners:
- Decadent chocolate pecan fudge — a rich, nutty treat that’s ideal for gifting or a holiday cookie tray.
- Classic Italian stuffed peppers — comforting and satisfying for weeknight dinners or a festive table.
- Brown butter molasses cookies — chewy, spiced, and perfectly caramelized at the edges.
- An antipasto skewer wreath — a festive, savory centerpiece that’s easy to assemble and share.
- Caramel chocolate peanut cookies — a salty-sweet combo that’s impossible to resist.
- Traditional Mexican tamales — a labor of love with comforting, rich flavors.
- Homemade marshmallows — fluffy, fresh, and wonderful in cocoa or as a gift.
- Zebra-striped chocolate malted shortbread — playful, crisp, and full of chocolatey texture.
- White chocolate raspberry bundt cake — bright berries folded into tender cake for a lovely dessert.
- Blueberry coffee cake — a fall-through-spring favorite with tender crumb and fruity bursts.
- Cranberry glazed ham — a show-stopping holiday main with sweet-tart glaze.
- Caprese salad wreath — a beautiful, seasonal way to serve fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Happy cooking and baking — can’t wait to hear what you try this week!