Happy New Year!

First of all, Happy New Year, everyone! Second of all, sorry for not being around for a few days. I just started a new job, and my energy has been completely sapped. Combine [not used to getting up at 6 am to work 8 hours] with [insomnia over the stress of starting a new job]……

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……

Christmas Recap

Christmas has come and gone. If you ask me, it’s always over too quickly. Everyone (myself included) is so busy trying to make everything perfect that we rarely get the chance to sit back and just enjoy the moment. I’m not trying to be depressing… honest. I blame the coconut balls sitting in front of……

Butterscotch Haystack Cookies

Post 12 of 12 in my 12 Days of Christmas Recipes Series – Butterscotch Haystack Cookies The first time I tried these “cookies,” they were in a gift box of delicious goodies prepared by my good friend Nate. (You can find some of his other fab creations over at his blog, Highly Reactive). This was……

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Post 11 of 12 in my 12 Days of Christmas Recipes Series – Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Oh hey look, another day that I pass over the “healthy” or “low-fat” option in my blog post categories. I know, it’s shocking! I seriously think that I’ll be posting nothing but salads in January. Not by choice,……

Christmas Sugar Cookies

Post 10 of 12 in my 12 Days of Christmas Recipes Series – Christmas Sugar Cookies I know that I have posted a recipe for sugar cookies before, but that was forever ago. A lifetime. Back when this blog was a “youngin.” A whole 5 months ago! *sniffs* Seems like just yesterday… Anyway, I’ve been……

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……

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,……

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……

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……