The dazzling appetizer every gathering deserves this year A Festive Holiday Bite: Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze Celebrate the flavors of the season with these elegant Moroccan lamb meatballs, perfect for holiday gatherings. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cumin, and coriander, each bite is a celebration of bold, earthy flavors. The pomegranate glaze … Continue reading Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze
Category: Christmas
Sip into the new year with these festive cocktails
The countdown to the new year has already begun and we are bringing cocktails! Check in with us this week as we showcase sparkling wine, cocktails, mocktails and delicious ideas for the new year. TANTEOS' SPARKLING MARGARITA Ingredients 2 ounces Tanteo Blanco Tequila 1-ounce sparkling wine or club soda 3/4-ounce fresh lemon juice 3/4-ounce Agave … Continue reading Sip into the new year with these festive cocktails
Whimsical Eggnog Cookie Gift Tags
A festive holiday idea for the entire family. Why label gifts with a slip of paper when you can use cookies instead? This a festive holiday project the entire family can do together. Mix food color and vanilla extract to paint designs on frosted, gift tag-shaped eggnog cookies. Then, thread a ribbon through the cookie, … Continue reading Whimsical Eggnog Cookie Gift Tags
Peppermint Bliss Hot Chocolate
When temperatures plummet and the snow falls, hot chocolate is the ultimate hand warmer "The greatest tragedies were written by the Greeks and Shakespeare...neither knew chocolate"― Sandra Boynton The first chocolate beverage is believed to have been created by the Aztecs around 2,000 years ago, and a cocoa beverage was an essential part of Aztec … Continue reading Peppermint Bliss Hot Chocolate
Grazing Boards keep brunch guests happy this holiday season
Versatile holiday entertaining features the younger, cooler sibling of the Charcuterie Board Avocado toast fatigue is real. And so is the calendar squeeze for entertaining options during the holidays — not every event can fit into the evening. Enter the new trend for holiday entertaining — grazing boards. Versatile enough to cover breakfast, brunch or … Continue reading Grazing Boards keep brunch guests happy this holiday season
Rolled, Stuffed Turkey Breast
A beautiful and delicious recipe for smaller holiday celebrations Intimate, cozy celebrations are a great way to really enjoy your guests and have great conversations. This dazzling centerpiece is perfect for a 'lighter' gathering of friends and family. Your local butcher will gladly butterfly the breast for you and then it's a simple process to … Continue reading Rolled, Stuffed Turkey Breast
meringues with sugared cranberries
Friends and family will love these elegant little holiday gems. When piping, try and leave a small area or divet to cradle the cranberries. You can find our sugared cranberries recipe here.
sugared cranberries
These festive little gems are the perfect finishing touch for your holiday desserts. Sugared cranberries are so simple to make, you can get the entire family involved. The recipe below is a basic sugared cranberry recipe. Feedback for this recipe has included the following:"Superfine sugar is not necessary, we used regular sugar for rolling and … Continue reading sugared cranberries
smoked salmon, cream cheese, horseradish and dill on rye
I first shared this recipe with my Basil & Salt Magazine readers over the last holiday season. It's a rich, delicious appetizer that my guests and I have enjoyed each cocktail season. I enjoy all the recipes I've added to Basil, however in light of a recent health concern, it's necessary I drastically modify my … Continue reading smoked salmon, cream cheese, horseradish and dill on rye
Tips for finding and cutting the perfect Christmas Tree
Foraging for and cutting your own Christmas tree is a fun, rewarding experience for the whole family. If you have little ones, this can quickly become a new tradition. We have a few tips and tricks for finding the perfect tree this year. Before you go Boots: Dress warmly and watch your feet. Once you … Continue reading Tips for finding and cutting the perfect Christmas Tree
