Monthly Archives: December 2010

Ginger Chews

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Chrissy

My grandfather was a phenomenal baker, and these ginger chews were one of his signature cookies. You could always find a container of these cookies on his kitchen table. They are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, and the … Continue reading →

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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Chrissy

Wow. Words cannot describe how amazing this cheesecake is! I think it may be the best cheesecake that I’ve ever had. The buttery chocolate crust, sweet white chocolate filling and the tart raspberry sauce all come together to create a phenomenal cheesecake. I made … Continue reading →

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No-Bake Cookies

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Chrissy

It’s always hard to believe, but Christmas has come and gone again! Since I didn’t get a chance to post everything before Christmas, I’ll post some more cookies recipes this week. These cookies have been a Christmas tradition in my … Continue reading →

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M&M Pretzel Treats

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Chrissy

These pretzels are one of my favorite holiday treats – and they are so easy to make.  They taste just like chocolate covered pretzels, but are much less work! Plus, by using red and green M&M’s they can be festive … Continue reading →

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Bow-tie Lasagna

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Chrissy

I love lasagna, but I typically only make it on the weekends because it is a little time consuming to make. This recipe, however, lets you have all the deliciousness of lasagna in just 20 minutes! Therefore, it makes a … Continue reading →

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Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Chrissy

I’ll be honest – I’m not a huge salad eater. I wish I was, but I just don’t enjoy eating them. However, Olive Garden is one place that I will eat salad, and I actually kind of enjoy it! For … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Chrissy

Chocolate and mint are one of my favorite flavor combinations, and even more so around Christmas time. These cookies are perfect for the holiday – the filling is light and minty which balances out to rich dark chocolate of the … Continue reading →

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Hot Chocolate Mix with Homemade Marshmallows

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Chrissy

Growing up in western New York, we spent a good portion of winter (and sometimes fall and spring) covered in a blanket of snow. As kids, we would spend hours outside stumbling around in the snow, and when it was … Continue reading →

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Sour Cream Drop Cookies

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Chrissy

It’s December! While I’m not exactly sure what happened to November, what I do know is that Christmas is quickly coming up on. Usually I am much more on top of things, but I here I sit, with no gifts … Continue reading →

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