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Hi Reader! We do a super low-key New Year's Eve with our neighbors (it might just be so low-key that it involves Totino's pizza rolls), but it's fun, relaxed, and we get to be in comfy clothes. When you serve certain things that are just so delicious, they quickly become traditions. Below is what I'll be making this year to avoid everyone rioting. 😅 My neighbor brings over pigs in the blanket and a deliciously meaty queso. It's clearly a night of very healthy eating. This is a short email,...

Hi Reader! I love this salad because it really screams "holidays!" At the very least, it's wintery, cozy, and perfect for those colder days where still you're craving a delicious salad. Juicy oranges, crunchy pecans, creamy feta, and those ruby-red pomegranate arils that make it feel extra special. It's equally at home on a holiday table or your weekday lunch plate. Get The Recipe

Hi Reader! This may not be a traditional Christmas menu, but these are my go-to recipes every single year. We do Zuppa Toscana and homemade bread for Christmas Eve dinner. It's cozy and fairly easy, but still special. My mom always brings a spectacular salad, and dessert is usually an assortment of Christmas cookies! Maybe your family will love it, too? Zuppa Toscana Click For The Full Recipe! Dutch Oven Bread Click For The Full Recipe! Bread Dipping Oil Click For The Full Recipe! Cherry...

Hi Reader! Happy Friday! We are celebrating my son's birthday this weekend. He's 13. It's hard to believe I now have two teenagers. Time truly is a thief and I'm just trying to enjoy every second with them. Christmas is right around the corner, so again this email is a great mix of holiday recipes and some easy dinners to get you through all the in-between days! Updated! Cut-Out Sugar Cookies Click For The Full Recipe! New! Turkey Meatballs and Root Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner Click For The...

Hi Reader! Deck the halls with these 32 deliciously easy and festive holiday appetizers! Shhh…you don’t have to say how quickly you put them together! Cocktail parties, family get-togethers, impromptu neighborhood gatherings, formal dinners….all of these fun holiday occasions usually include appetizers. Get all 32 recipes here!

Hi Reader! This meatball sheet pan dinner combines juicy turkey meatballs with roasted potatoes, carrots, and parsnips — all baked together for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. Brightened with lemon, parsley, and a creamy cottage cheese sauce, it’s wintery food with a Mediterranean twist. This one was fun to develop and even more fun to eat! Get The Recipe

Hi Reader! Every year, right before Christmas, we have our big cookie decorating day — and honestly, it’s one of my favorite parts of the season. My mom still uses the same cookie cutters my sister and I grew up with (my favorite is the Christmas tree!), and now it’s our kids (and their cousins!) taking over the decorating table. Things get a little wild — okay, a lot wild — with frosting tubes and sprinkles everywhere, but that’s part of the fun. There’s laughter, friendly competition, and...

Hi Reader! I'm guessing most of the emails in your inbox this month are going to be about Christmas and the holidays. And you'll get plenty from me to help you with those occasions! But...we still have to eat other meals, right? Today I wanted to share 6 of my favorite quick and easy meals. I hope these help your nights go a little more smoothly! BBQ Chicken Nacos Grab some rotisserie chicken to make this one super easy! Click For The Full Recipe! Pizza Quesadillas It honestly doesn't get...

Hi Reader! It's hard to believe we're less than two weeks away from Christmas! I hope you're having a wonderful December so far. This email includes a couple easy cozy dinners, and a few recipes that are perfect for entertaining and hosting. Email me back and let me know if you're looking for something specific! New! Poinsettia Cocktail Click For The Full Recipe! New! Braised Chicken Thighs Click For The Full Recipe! Updated! Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies Click For The Full Recipe! One Year...