I love these Molasses Cookies! Some might call them Gingersnaps but they aren't...the molasses is distinct in their flavor and the ginger is one of the spices that complement it. Molasses cookies are normally something we make in the fall and serve with apples but are also a staple in our Christmas cookie jar. So why now you ask? Well I didn't get any made over the holidays but I had the ingredients and when it snowed, well, they happened. And I discovered something...they were sure good a ... read more

No more hours spent hovering over the stove; use a pressure cooker to speed up the process for making sweet, buttery, Caramelized Onions in the Instant Pot. While I know there are some Instant Pot aficionados who are determined to make EVERYTHING in the multi-purpose cooker. Personally I find it works best for me when it can actually make something delicious and save some time and have results that are much like those I would expect if cooking from a standard recipe, like these Caramelized ... read more

Hot Chocolate Bombs are all the rage, filled with marshmallows for a fun ‘explosion.’ The explosion is more subtle with Boozy Hot Chocolate Bombs; it includes an ounce of liqueur or liquor inside delicious chocolate for a fabulous treat! You must have seen them, right? The Hot Chocolate Bomb phase is very real; inspired by […]

Perfect for salads, sandwiches, or veggies, you cannot beat the taste of homemade Roasted Garlic Aioli; it’s easy too! While there are cultures that have been making garlic aioli as a staple condiment for a long time, that original recipe has gone through quite a transformation, literally. Originally a mixture of simply olive oil that […]