Holiday recipes, tips and tricks

Easy cookie swap recipes to impress… without the hard work.

by jane | Dec 5, 2015 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Party!, Recipes

You just got invited to a cookie swap and you really want to go, because cookies. But you are also crazy busy (and maybe a little stressed out?) with work, kids’ parties, holiday gatherings, gift shopping and, oh, you know, all the other stuff that you do on a regular...

A feast of fried foods for Hanukkah.

by Stacie Billis | Dec 1, 2015 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes

Hanukkah is a lovely holiday for many reasons and, as an inveterate foodie, I count the tradition of eating fried foods among them. I in no way mean to make light of the holiday, but I look forward to jelly donuts and latkes every Hanukkah with the same enthusiasm as...

How to make mashed potatoes in a slow cooker.

by Stacie Billis | Nov 22, 2015 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

There’s still plenty of time to get ahead of your holiday cooking (our Thanksgiving cooking schedule can help!) but, let’s be honest, no matter how well you prep, cooking a Thanksgiving meal can be stressful the day of. The more you can do to make things...

How to store baked goods, from cakes to pies to cookies, so that they taste great even 3 days later.

by Stacie Billis | Oct 1, 2015 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Party!, Tips + Tricks

With baking season around the corner, it’s time to (finally!) get a handle on how to properly store baked goods. With the right moves, you can bake your treats ahead of time and still serve up fresh pies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and moist cakes a little later....