Christmas
Breakfast:
In my family it has always been a tradition, and I encourage you in yours: A decadent Christmas Morning Breakfast. It gives you all a chance to connect and center first thing in the morning on a day that should be all about family. (who cares if it means mom has to get up at dawn to execute it?) I promise it will be worth it, as well as one of the things that your kids will always remember (example: I still remember my childhood Christmas breakfasts fondly) So whatever your family’s weakness is, (from cinnamon rolls to bagels) now is the time to indulge them!
- Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls
- Fluffy Doughnuts with Brown Butter Vanilla Glaze
- Macadamia Nut Sticky Buns
- Homemade Bagels, New York Style
- Banana Waffles
- Applesauce Walnut Cake
Christmas Cookies:
- Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
- Chocolate Dipped Dried Fruit
- Chocolate, White Chocolate and Peppermint Cookies
- Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Dark Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies
- Chocolate Ginger Cookies
- Angel Thumbprints
- Maple Shortbread
Dessert:
SuperBowl Sunday
All of the men in my family, (three brother in laws, two brothers, a dad and a husband, and now nephews!) loooooove themselves a Superbowl Sunday. I just like to stuff them silly. Here are some ideas for your own Superbowl pig-out!
- Super Bowl Crudites Pita and White Bean Dip
- Crudites Platter
- Julie's Artichoke Dip
- Edamame Dip
- Guacamole
- Spicey Red Pepper Dip
- Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- 5 Alarm Chili
- Spicy Turkey Chili
- White Chicken Chili
- Superbowl Shellfish Steam
These are all easy, hand held desserts that are easy for people to pick up with a napkin and eat on the couch without a big mess.
- Brownies
- Brow Sugar Blondies
- Double Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Buttercream
- Pia's Peanut Butter Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
- Snickerdoodles
- Trail Mix Style Oatmeal Cookies
Valentine’s Day
Here are a couple ideas, not only for romantic dinners, but for deliciously sweet ends! And lets not forget who enjoys Valentines Day the very most- the kids! There are a few cute treats that they will love too.
Starters:
Cut these crackers into heart shapes to create a cute snack!
- Beet and Cheddar Crackers
- Radicchio and Romaine Salad with Pears, Dried Cherries and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Main Dishes:
- Beef Pot Pie
- Rosy Rigatoni with Sausage
- Spicy Spaghetti with Crispy Prosciutto
- Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower and Bacon
Cocktail:
Dessert ideas:
- Chocolate Covered Vanilla Marshmallows
- Chocolate Beet Cake, (otherwise known as 'the BEST chocolate cake')
- Chocolate Caramel Mousse
- Chocolate Pots de Creme
- Chocolate Caramel Cake
- Gingerbread