Sparkling Blackberry Limeade

You know how much I love blackberries, right? I guess it's no surprise that the idea of adding blackberry to my limeade just seemed perfect...

Skittles Soda

These are so fun to make with kids, because as soon as the candies hit the soda, they start to fizz and the color leaches out. Kids can make their favorite flavor / color drink, or even have fun mixing candies to create new color combinations! ..

Baklava Bread

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This bread came out the victor because while I won the battle of eating the entire loaf, the bread won the war of making me want to die for having done so. ..

Christmas Morning Punch

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And yes, I will be drinking this on Christmas morning. And Christmas Eve morning. And the day before that. And the day before that...

Pesto Almonds

Pesto lovers unite! Fresh basil and parmesan cheese give these almonds a wonderfully unique flavor that you will love to serve at parties and get togethers!..

Gingerbread Hot Cocoa

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Did you know that hot chocolate and hot cocoa are not the same thing? All these years, I've been using the phrases interchangeably, and it turns out there is a difference...

Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

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I was afraid to introduce my kids to artichokes, but if you're looking for a meat-free appetizer, these babies are IT! I think I ate half the batch all by myself...

Flavored Syrups for Drinks

I made four different flavors, and I did that because I ran out of time to make six. You could literally use just about any fruit you wanted to flavor these syrups. Citrus fruits like lime, lemon, tangerine, or orange work exceptionally well...

Roasted Red Pepper Hot Cheese Dip

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This week, I figured it was about time for me to put a bunch of cheese together and get it all warm and melty and eat it with Wheat Thins. It was a brilliant and tasty idea...

Sparkling Peach Limeade

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When I have peaches, I have an overwhelming urge to do something with them, besides eat them plain. I want to make all my foods peach-flavored. Fresh peaches for the win!..