Hey friends❣️ Two new recipes to share today and both are show stoppers in their own way! Cinnamon Star Bread This pull-apart bread is such a joy to make, and it actually stays nice and soft for days. I know it looks complicated, but don't be afraid of it, the dough is ridiculously easy and the pretty shape is a matter of slicing and twisting. You can do this!! more holiday show stoppers Our Bûche de Noël Cake is one of the most delicious cakes I've ever tasted (hazelnut and chocolate!) The...

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...