Happy Saturday — it truly is the best time of year!
This week on the blog I posted an incredible salmon en croute that’s worth making for any special meal. I also rounded up 75 of the best recipes for the holiday season and shared a festive, fancy holiday hummus. To finish things off, there’s a fun Christmas ice cream cake that’s perfect for parties.
You can find the new weekly menu and a recent week-in-the-life update on the site as well.
All of my gift guides are up and organized by category to make shopping easy. Current guides include:
- Her — my favorite things
- Him — ideas I love and things Eddie already uses
- Under $25 — thoughtful stocking stuffers
- Kitchen Favorites — my top kitchen gift picks
- Kids & Babies — toys and essentials
- Beauty Favorites — great picks for skincare and makeup lovers
Also — my cookbook Everyday Dinners is available now and currently at a major sale price. It’s a great time to pick up copies for gifts while the price lasts. Once you have your book, consider joining the Everyday Dinners Cookbook Club on Facebook. The group has been going strong since The Pretty Dish came out and it’s a wonderful place to share photos, take part in monthly challenges, and enter giveaways. I love seeing your creations on Instagram and in the cookbook club — a new challenge started this week!
What I’m Loving This Week
Here are the recipes and treats that caught my eye this week — everything from cozy cakes to seasonal snacks:
- Sweet potato pound cake with cream cheese frosting — a cozy, rich cake for fall.
- Christmas cracker candy — a fun, nostalgic holiday treat.
- Mexican Brussels sprouts salad — a fresh, flavor-packed side.
- Chai butter cookies — spiced, tender, and perfect with tea.
- Peanut butter balls — an all-time favorite candy.
- Espresso caramel thumbprint cookies — the perfect pick-me-up cookie.
- Pomegranate hand pies — pretty, portable, and full of bright flavor.
- Everything bagel overnight breakfast casserole — savory, satisfying, and great for a crowd.
- Sugar cookie Christmas snack mix — festive and addictive.
- Black forest chocolate truffles — elegant, chocolate-forward bites.
- Banana bread cinnamon rolls — two classics combined into something irresistible.
- Vegan nacho cheese — a creamy, plant-based option worth trying.
- Easy peanut brittle — a crunchy, sweet classic that never disappoints.
Enjoy the weekend and happy cooking — whether you’re testing a new holiday recipe, assembling gifts, or cozying up with a slice of pound cake and a mug of something warm.