Creme de Menthe the classic minty-green peppermint liqueur is easy to make yourself! Great for cocktails, recipes and for gifts. Updated December 2018 Making homemade liqueurs is delicious and easy. Making classic Crème de Menthe is no exception. This is a family recipe that my mother and grandmother both made. Like Homemade Coffee Liqueur, it’s…
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Roasting Chestnuts: Everything You Need to Know
Roasting Chestnuts is easy in the oven and shouldn’t be missed as a holiday treat! This guide has Everything You Need to Know! Updated December 2018 You’ve probably sung about ‘chestnuts roasting over an open fire’ but have you eaten roasted chestnuts? OR did you know you can roast chestnuts yourself? They are a fun…
Mexican Chorizo Lentil Stew
Lentil Stew with Mexican Chorizo is packed with bold flavors, fantastic textures and great nutrition! It’s an easy recipe that is ready in an hour. Updated December 2018 Once the weather turns cold, I would happily eat soup every single day. Once the snow begins regularly blanketing our region, I crave chunky soups and stew. I’d…
Homemade Marshmallows: Recipes, Tips & Tricks
Homemade Marshmallows are a delicious treat and can be made in any flavor or color! This guide gives recipes, tips and tricks for everything you need to know! Marshmallows are one of those foods that you’d never imagine you could make yourself. I’m here to persuade you otherwise! When I began making homemade marshmallows, I…
Easy Whole Roast Duck with Chinese Five Spice
Roast Duck makes a meal special and is as easy as roasting a chicken! This Easy Whole Roast Duck recipe with Chinese Five Spice is great for holiday entertaining. Updated December 2018 Holiday meals are a hallmark of the season. It’s fun to make unexpected or fancier food but that doesn’t mean it has to…
Homemade Coffee Liqueur: You’ll Never Buy It Again!
Coffee Liqueur is an easy, affordable liqueur you can make at home! Perfect for after dinner sipping, cocktails and gifts! Updated November 2018 There were two homemade liqueurs I grew up with my mother making: Crème de Menthe and Coffee Liqueur (we knew it as ‘Kahlua’ which is the name brand). Large batches would reside…
Creamy Hot Artichoke Dip with Garlic Toast Rounds
Hot Artichoke Dip is a creamy dip that’s a cinch to make. Perfect for gatherings and served with homemade Garlic Toast Rounds. Updated November 2018 Creamy Hot Artichoke Dip has been in play in my family entertaining lineage for a few generations now. A creamy, cheesy dip that’s tangy and warmly satisfying. I’ve updated it…
