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Looking for an easy but elegant way to entertain? A summer wine and cheese party is the perfect way to host friends or family, and it’s casual chic vibe is the essence of the season!
As my husband will tell you, a charcuterie plate is my favorite dinner on the planet! Not only is it one of my favorite meals, but it’s also one of my favorite ways to entertain.
A simple table set in red, white and blue and featuring white garden roses creates a patriotic table setting perfect for the Fourth of July or Memorial Day!
Well, I don’t know about the weather where you are, but this is my first full week of sunshine in months, and I’m positively giddy! With Memorial Day coming up (the official start of summer 😉 ) and this warm weather, I’m in full-on summer mode!
Looking for Easter table setting ideas? Today’s soft and pretty spring tablescape is perfect for anything from an easy brunch to an elegant dinner!
Spring is one of my favorite times of the year! There’s just something about a season that feels so full of rebirth after the long days of winter. And creating a beautiful table to celebrate the season is easier than you think!
This lemon cheesecake is rich and delicious yet also light and refreshing, making it the perfect dessert for Easter or any other spring gathering.
Growing up my mom didn’t make a lot of fancy desserts on holidays. In fact, she basically made one, a rich and decadent cheesecake. We had it every Christmas and Easter and it’s always been a favorite of mine.
For us, Valentine’s Day dinner has mostly been an ‘at home’ affair. We’ve often found the over-crowded and over-priced restaurant meal to be a bit much, and if it falls on a weeknight, not all that convenient either. So years ago we started making it a ritual to stay in and have a romantic night at home.
When I was a little girl, we made batches and batches of Christmas cookies to take to neighbors and friends, and I’ve continued that with my kids as well.
It’s one of those things that really makes the holidays feel special, and I love continuing the tradition. However, I’ve pared down our baking from what we did back then.
Rather than doing dozens of sugar cookies with lots of messy decorating (ie; frosting and sprinkles, oh my!) I pick one favorite each year and make that one for everyone.
This means there are only a handful of cookies that pass the test – but these are one of them!
These Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies are truly one of my all-time favorite cookies, combining two of the most popular holiday flavors. And every time I’ve brought them to friends or neighbors, I’ve gotten tons of compliments.
I’ve made a lot of holiday cookies in my life, and I can honestly say these are in the top five for sure!
Bringing together the delicious combo of peppermint and chocolate – these cookies are reminiscent of peppermint bark. In fact, they’re like peppermint bark but in cookie form!
These start with a double chocolate base, using both melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder which makes them extra rich and delicious.
The peppermint flavor also makes a showing twice, both in the batter and in the crunchy candies on top.
And yet, as ‘fancy’ as these look, they’re actually one of the easiest cookies to make! There’s no refrigerating dough in between, and they are easily made (and eaten) in one morning or afternoon. 😉
But be careful – I ate quite a few just when I was shooting them – they’re that good! I challenge you to eat just one! 😉
These are perfect for gifts for neighbors, friends or teachers, or for bringing to a cookie exchange.
Or of course, you could just make them for yourself. It is the holidays after all! 😉
Happy Holiday Baking!
Sheila
xo
*adapted from Epicurious
Now be sure to check out some of my friends who are also sharing yummy holiday cookie recipes below!
Classic Sugar Cookies For Christmas // My 100 Year Old Home
Christmas Cookie Hack // My Sweet Savannah
Mexican Christmas Cookies // Just Destiny