Hey friends❣️ Yesterday I got stuck in a scroll loop and, no surprise, it was holiday cookies. As my stress level starts to climb, I have to put the phone down and remind myself that I already know exactly what works. The cookies everyone loves, and hopes I’ll make every year — here are five holiday cookies I never skip. (And because I can’t help myself, I’m throwing in five bonus cookies, too.) Scroll down to see this month's Recipe Roundtable winner ~ Raelene from Perth, Australia. Her...

Hey friends❣️ I think I love the quiet lead-up to the holidays even more than the big days themselves ~ especially those smaller, cozier get-togethers that happen along the way. Our Hallmark movie-night plans last weekend were derailed by the flu, which turned out to be a gift in disguise. Now I’ve got a little extra time to dial in the appetizers I love to serve buffet-style for dinner. It's my favorite way to host. Mini Cheese Ball Holiday Platter ~ just add crackers. Holiday Appetizer...

Hey friends❣️ You’ve probably figured it out by now ~ Christmas cookies can’t be dinner every night. I’m keeping things sane (and delicious) this month with a handful of easy dinners that practically cook themselves. White Bean and Bacon Soup I make it with canned beans when I'm strapped for time...so good! Italian Wedding Risotto ~ the family loves this and for December I make it even quicker with frozen meatballs, or instant sausage meatballs (just roll and brown!) Jamie Olivers No Yeast...