Gingerbread Men

Let’s face it – gingerbread men are as classic to the holidays as they come.  In the past, I’ve always relied on the ready-made variety, but decided to tackle the…

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Homemade Marshmallows

I’ve always been a massive marshmallow fan, but never thought about making my own.  My friend Sonia convinced me that it was incredibly easy, and she was right.  The homemade…

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Sugar Cookies + Royal Icing

As this is my husband’s and my first Christmas together, I’ve been on a mission to make it the merriest holiday season yet. We’ve decorated the apartment and are going…

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Bean Dip

Confession – I am recycling this recipe, but it is because it’s that good.  And perhaps because I haven’t cooked a single meal in over a month (the downside to…

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The Best BBQ Sandwiches

This sandwich. I would eat it every day if I could (and I did, for three days). I would marry it if I could. It’s that good. And it’s ridiculously…

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Pumpkin Bread

It’s no secret I’m a fan of pumpkin (as evidenced here, here, and here).  I tend to favor decadent, rich dishes using this ingredient, but this bread satisfies my sweet tooth…

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(Veggie) Buffalo Wings

October is, hands down, my favorite month. While I don’t care for Halloween, I do (over)indulge in pumpkin-flavored foods, happily don coats and boots, and revel in the overlap of…

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