New Year’s Party Recipe Roundup

New Year’s Eve is the perfect opportunity for hosting a party with lots of snacks and appetizers. I’ve gone through the lolfoodie archives and scoured other foodie blogs to bring you another recipe roundup to help plan your party menu! Recipes from lolfoodie: Recipes from other blogs: Fortune/Misfortune Cookies at Not So Humble Pie Mushroom…… Continue reading New Year’s Party Recipe Roundup

Candied Walnuts

Candied Walnuts Post 9 of 12 in my 12 Days of Christmas Recipes Series – Candied Walnuts These candied walnuts are great snacks on their own, but you can also add them to salads, use them as toppings on pies/cakes/cheesecakes, and more. They are super fast and easy to make and chances are, you already…… Continue reading Candied Walnuts

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Post 8 of 12 in my 12 Days of Christmas Recipes Series – Chocolate Crinkle Cookies These cookies are similar to brownies with a slightly crisp “shell” and chewy inside. The crackled presentation is remarkably easy to obtain, and the outer layer of powdered sugar gives just enough extra sweetness. To make approximately 20 cookies,…… Continue reading Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Almond Orange Biscotti

  Post 7 of 12 in my 12 Days of Christmas Recipes Series – Almond Orange Biscotti This recipe marks my first attempt at making biscotti, and I think it turned out pretty well if I do say so myself! Each stick of biscotti turned out slightly larger than I intended, but I did manage…… Continue reading Almond Orange Biscotti

Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates Wrapped with Prosciutto

Post 6 of 12 in my 12 Days of Christmas Recipes Series – Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates Wrapped with Prosciutto This is a great little appetizer to have in your arsenal with the holidays coming up. These dates are first stuffed with goat cheese and then wrapped in prosciutto and secured with a toothpick. The combination…… Continue reading Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates Wrapped with Prosciutto

Chocolate-Pistachio Apricots

This decadent snack is so easy to make that I almost feel dirty making an entire post about it. But I would feel worse if I didn’t share it with you. These chocolate-pistachio apricots are a great snack that you can make ahead to serve at parties or give as gifts. I gave them out…… Continue reading Chocolate-Pistachio Apricots

Caramelized Onion & Apple Mini Tarts

These tarts are super simple to prepare, yet make for an elegant presentation. Not to mention the unexpectedly delicious flavor combination! I was skeptical, at first, of how well onion and apple would go together; but give it a try, and you won’t regret it! To make 6 servings (about 20 mini tarts), you will…… Continue reading Caramelized Onion & Apple Mini Tarts

Prosciutto & Parmesan Crostinis

So, I promised to bring you lots of recipes to prepare for the holiday season. This is the first of many appetizers that I plan to test and share. These crostinis are a simple, yet elegant appetizer or hors d’oeuvre that can be served at your next party! To make 6 crostinis, you will need:…… Continue reading Prosciutto & Parmesan Crostinis