Twelve Days of Christmas Cookie Recipes

Cookies and Christmas go together like hands and gloves, the holidays simply wouldn’t be as warm without cookies. So I thought I’d host Twelve Days of Christmas Cookie recipes here to share the warmth with you, along with cookie baking and storage tips! Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies Baking...

Vegan Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

For day three of our twelve days of Christmas cookies we have these delicious spicy, oatmeal cranberry cookies. They are vegan, dairy free and egg-free. Oatmeal cookies are a cookie jar staple year round, dried cranberries make them perfect for the holidays.

Nutty Christmas Cookies

How about some festive, Nutty Christmas Cookies for day two of the twelve days of Christmas cookies? These shortbread type cookies are full of nuts and frosted with vanilla icing, yummy! Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 tsp + 1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract 1 cup + 1/2 cup...

Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps

Welcome to our first twelve days of Christmas cookie recipes series! Our first recipe is for a family favorite Gingersnaps.  Nothing makes your home smell like the holidays like baking cookies filled with sweet spices. Gingersnap cookies are a classic, made with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Gingersnaps are my...

Holiday Cooking Tip Vegetables

When entertaining during the holidays peel and cut your vegetables ahead of time, so you can focus on spending time with your guests rather than cooking.

Cinnamon Pecan Crunch Bars

These quick and easy to make, decadent cinnamon pecan crunch bars are actually more like candies. They make a nice addition to your holiday baking and, or great gifts! Warning these are addictive so you may need to hide them! Cinnamon Pecan Crunch Bars 12 graham crackers, 2 1/2″x...

How To Clean a Cut or Scrape

Ouch, we all get a cut or scrape from time to time. When it happens don’t ignore it, here’s how to clean a cut or scrape! Most cuts and scrapes are minor. Physical activities, work, sports and playtime often come with bumps, bruises and scrapes. Children tend to get...

What to Make With Pumpkin

A family trip to your local pumpkin patch can fill an entire day with fun activities along with pumpkin picking. But then, are you stuck for ideas on what to make with pumpkin? There are endless meals and desserts you can make with the versatile pumpkin. Everything from savory...

Basic Cooking and Baking Equipment and Utensils

What are some basic cooking and baking equipment and utensils you need? Following is a list and some tips to help you get your kitchen equipped! Basic pot set: Large pot for cooking pasta and boiling potatoes, medium and small saucepans, frying pans in at least 2 sizes. Tip:...

How To Make Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is a must with turkey dinner! Have you been wondering how to make cranberry sauce from scratch? You won’t believe how easy it is! Homemade, fresh cranberry sauce contains three simple ingredients so you know exactly what’s in it.  Here’s a recipe card and a few variations...