This Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider is an easy recipe for adults and kids to assemble and enjoy. It’s a simple recipe that elevates straight apple juice or cider to epic flavor proportions. I’m winding down my “cold weather” recipes here. Not that I won’t post more, mind you, I’m just trying to taper them…
Holidays
Cream Puffs: Better than the Bakery
Major confesh: I’m not a massive fan of chocolate. Yes, there are certain times when a piece of chocolate is necessary, but on the whole, I could do without it. Instead, I like sweets that aren’t overly sweet. That’s a big reason why I enjoy eating cream puffs: because they aren’t too sweet. They’re also light as…
Black Eyed Peas: A Savory Southern Favorite
I grew up eating Black Eyed Peas and white rice every year on New Year’s Day. Mind you, they weren’t good black-eyed peas (BEP), but that didn’t stop us from having to eat them. In the Black culture (and probably in the collective South) BEP are eaten to usher in wealth and prosperity in the…
Arroz con Dulce (Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding)
Many cultures have a recipe for rice pudding that each bring a spoonful of comfort with every bite. The Puerto Rican (or Latin American) version is called Arroz con Dulce or Arroz con Leche. Arroz con Dulce is the preferred name for Puerto Ricans as arroz con leche is more of a breakfast treat there. Coconut and cinnamon play a significant role…
Coquito Cookies with Coquito Buttercream Frosting
I thought pillowy soft cookies made with coquito in the batter to celebrate National Coquito Day just made sense. What’s that? Didn’t you know it was National Coquito Day? Why, yes, Friend! December 21st is National Coquito Day. I thought everyone knew about this completely made-up holiday!! I’m going to pretend I knew about it all…
Café con Leche Martini: Espresso Vodka Cocktail
I don’t know about you, but this Café con Leche Martini is giving me life right now. Bold espresso and three types of alcohol come together to create this bombshell of a cocktail. Anyone that knows me knows I’m a coffee addict. If you utter the word “coffee,” I want it. I read the word “coffee,” and…
Mantecaditos (Almond-Flavored Butter Cookies)
Hector and I went back and forth over this Mantecaditos recipe. I prefer a buttery, bite-size cookie because that’s what I grew up eating. On the other hand, Hector is more about a bigger cookie, with no concern about the butter to flour ratio. I bring you the offspring of the beloved cookie of so many…
Wassail (Slow Cooker Mulled Wine with Apples)
‘Tis the season to get litty, fa la la la la, la la la laaaaaa. Seriously, friend, we have earned a good time this holiday season. If you’re reading this, you have survived wildfires, civil unrest, a crazy election here in the States, and a global pandemic. Cheers to you! Wassail means “good health.” This…
Ginger Rickey (Gin and Ginger Beer Cocktail)
I’m about to put you onto your next favorite cocktail. My Ginger Rickey recipe is a spin on the classic Gin Rickey cocktail. The only things the two have in common are the gin and their fantastic taste. I combine cranberry juice and float ginger beer in this prettier version to create a cocktail worthy…
Sweet Potato Puree for Cooking and Baking
Holiday baking this year? I know you are, you little baker-Elf, you. I’m guessing that you probably need a few cans of sweet potato puree. If you’ve ever used canned sweet potatoes to make your puree, you most likely know how bland and tasteless it is. That poses a problem, my friend. We have a…
