A recipe to make your own homemade Irish cream using Irish whiskey, coffee, chocolate, and of course, cream. A delightful toast to the New Year. So we head towards the close of another year on the Gregorian calendar. The end of the year and the beginning of a new one always … [Read more...] about Homemade Irish Cream and a Happy New Year
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Lemon Thyme Shortbread with Earl Grey Glaze: Tea and Cookies
Lemon and thyme shortbread gets an Earl Grey glaze for a tea and cookies treat that is really more cookies with a touch of tea (but also divine with a cup on the side). My kitchen has been taken over by cookies. They dot the surface of the counter, are tucked into boxes and … [Read more...] about Lemon Thyme Shortbread with Earl Grey Glaze: Tea and Cookies
Molten Orange Chocolate Lava Cake in a Jar {Desserts in Jars}
This recipe for molten dark chocolate lava cakes with a creamy chocolate center is seasoned with the zest of a Christmas orange and a bit of Christmas spirit(s) for a divine dessert in a jar. Let's discuss what makes a good holiday meal. It begins with an email from the … [Read more...] about Molten Orange Chocolate Lava Cake in a Jar {Desserts in Jars}
Sautéed Bacon and Blue Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
A simple yet elegant side dish of Brussels spouts sautéed with bacon and shallots, and tossed with blue cheese and pomegranate. A recipe worthy of your holiday meal. Occasionally I fall into a rut. Ruts can be a varied and sordid affair, ranging from general self-loathing to … [Read more...] about Sautéed Bacon and Blue Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
Apple Pie French Toast Bake for Holiday Travel Made Easy
A recipe for an apple pie spiced French toast casserole, baked in the oven. This is an easy do-ahead breakfast that makes it a wonderful choice for Christmas morning or any busy day during the holiday season, and a fun Thermos Food Jar giveaway. Christmas morning. Dawn … [Read more...] about Apple Pie French Toast Bake for Holiday Travel Made Easy