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❣️ If I haven’t turned you into a scone lover yet, I’m not doing my job. Scones are the perfect little breakfast bake — richer than muffins, not as indulgent as cake, and unbelievably quick to pull together. (This gingerbread version uses two of my favorite shortcuts.)I hope you try them — the soft gingerbread spice and crackly vanilla glaze are pure holiday comfort. Gingerbread Scones more gingerbread! Glazed Gingerbread Bundt Cake ~ it has the most gorgeous golden color! Easy...

Hey friends❣️ Most of the year I’d probably (definitely) pass on a gaudy, rainbow-sprinkled cookie ~ but somehow it feels perfectly appropriate right now :) These classic sugar cookies are as simple as it gets: no chill, no rolling pins, just little buttery dough balls begging to be tossed in sparkly sugar. They’re pure holiday joy. Swedish Sugar Cookies I know some of you don't care for fruitcake, and maybe gingerbread's not your thing, but everybody loves sugar cookies! Marble Iced Sugar...