Don’t worry about pricking yourself on these Prickly Pear Christmas Cactus Blossoms when you reach in—the prickly pear syrup makes for a unique flavor profile that adds a fun southwestern touch.
This appetizer pizza pairs the flavors of roasted butternut squash and fresh sage with creamy-rich Alfredo sauce, shaved Parmesan cheese and melting bits of crumbled blue cheese-baked golden and delicious on artisan flatbread. For this easy-to-assemble pizza, add toppings as needed, based on the size of flatbread you are using in recipe. For added convenience, alternate whole butternut squash with refrigerated diced butternut squash.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . luscious little tarts filled with chocolate, caramel and pecans! If you make these with your kids, let them open the caramels. The anticipation will be part of the fun!
Gingerbread cookies are wonderful any time of year, but there’s something magical about them during the holidays. They’ve got to be one of the all-time great holiday cookies. Plus, Gingerbread will fill your house with the rich and spicy aromatics of gingerbread holiday cookies during the holidays! This flavorful cookie dough can be rolled and cutout in various shapes or can be used to make a gingerbread house that’s fun to decorate with frosting, candy and other edible treats.
Oatmeal Pecan Cookies make a great cookie to put out for your guests at the holidays–or any time! These keep well in a cookie jar or covered container.
Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans are the perfect antidote to a rich ham dinner. These crunchy pickled green beans add a craveable tangy-sweet flavor note to dinner. This recipe makes two pints, which is enough for a crowd or several small gatherings. This basic pickle recipe also works great for other veggies such as cauliflower, carrots or peppers.
Silky-rich sweet potato pie topped with a layer of golden caramelized pecan pie, this authentic Southern pie offers a standout dessert for the holidays. Wonderful topped with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. This dessert is surely destined to be a holiday tradition.
