Happy Saturday! I hope you’re enjoying this lovely December.
This week on the blog I shared a few seasonal favorites: a delightful holiday pear coffee cake, an easy weeknight dinner of baked chicken parmesan meatballs, and a more elegant holiday main — espresso-crusted tenderloin with truffle risotto. I also posted a festive merry cherry Christmas punch and irresistibly savory everything spinach artichoke twists. I hope you give some of these a try.
P.S. If you still have shopping to finish, my favorite gift guides are all available on the site.
Have a fabulous weekend! xo
What I’m loving this week!
How fun is cinnamon roll popcorn? Such a cozy, sweet snack for cold-weather movie nights.
A Santa snack board is so adorable and easy to assemble — perfect for holiday gatherings.
Mirror-glaze ornament cakes are absolutely stunning and make a dramatic centerpiece for any holiday party.
I’m craving a warm butternut squash ricotta dip with spiced sage butter — comforting and full of seasonal flavor.
Pralines are on my to-make list this month — they’re classic and indulgent.
Pomegranate paloma cocktails are bright, festive, and a lovely way to toast the season.
A cranberry ricotta tart is so pretty and feels perfectly festive for a holiday brunch or dessert table.
Butter-braised French onion white bean dip sounds incredible — savory, rich, and great with crusty bread or crackers.
Parsnip and potato soup topped with pepitas is a cozy, dairy-free option that still feels luxurious.
Spicy chili crisp grilled cheese is the kind of comfort food that surprises you with flavor and heat — delicious.
An orange bundt cake finished with a chocolate glaze is both beautiful and decadent.
An eggnog Dutch baby pancake with pears and pomegranate is an elegant, brunch-worthy treat that screams holiday mornings.
Biscotti with hazelnut and chocolate are perfect for gifting or dipping into your afternoon coffee.
And if you need seasonal mischief ideas, there are plenty of creative Elf on the Shelf prompts to keep the kids entertained.