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This Creamy Limoncello Martini is what happens when a lemon tart, a vanilla dessert, and a martini decide to meet for dessert. It’s smooth, creamy, bright, and just sweet enough - like a lemon pie […]

If winter had a flavor, this cocktail would be it - cool, crisp, and sparkling like a snowy forest. My Winter Wonderland Peppermint Cocktail is a drink that looks just as magical as it tastes. With refreshing […]

Norwegian Rice Cream, or Riskrem, is one of the most beloved Christmas desserts in Norway. Light, creamy, and just sweet enough, it’s made by folding whipped cream into cold rice porridge and serving […]

Norwegian rice porridge, or risgrøt (or risengrynsgrøt), is one of those cozy, comforting dishes that instantly warms you up. Creamy, simple, and nostalgic, it’s a dish many Norwegians grow up eating - especially around Christmas. Made with just […]

Classic Waldorf Salad with crisp apples, crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and toasted walnuts in a creamy dressing - a perfect turkey side dish. To be completely honest, to me, a turkey dinner isn't a turkey dinner without a Waldorf salad. That creamy, crunchy, freshness of the Waldorf salad is perfect to cut through the richness of the turkey gravy and juicy turkey. […]

Some cupcakes are good, others are indulgent, but these Black Magic Dark Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes are pure decadence. Rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey, they balance the fudgy texture of brownies with the lightness of a perfect cupcake. […]

Delight in the sophisticated allure of these Violet Chocolates — exquisite treats that combine smooth, tempered milk chocolate with a subtle violet filling and a stunning candied violet garnish. […]

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with Santa’s Reindeer’s Favorite Eggnog Recipes! These festive recipes are inspired by the creamy, spiced goodness of classic eggnog, with a twist that’ll make even Rudolph’s nose glow a little brighter. […]

Bring a little holiday magic to your dessert table with Rudolph’s Baileys Eggnog White Chocolate Truffles! These decadent truffles combine creamy white chocolate, rich eggnog, and a hint of Baileys, making them

For anyone looking for a festive and refreshing cocktail with a hint of sparkle, or you just need some sparkles in your everyday life,  the Golden Sparkle Mandarin Cocktail is a perfect choice. Made […]

A modern take on Thanksgiving, this small Thanksgiving menu for 2-4 is packed with delicious recipes ranging from orange pepper chicken, pan-fried crispy brussels sprouts, sweet potato marshmallow boats, and more! This post is filled to the brim with time […]

This savory blackberry sauce is sweet, tart, juicy, and so vibrantly delicious. It is a fantastic compliment to turkey or chicken on Thanksgiving, but it could be served whenever you feel like it. It is so easy to make, with sweet blackberries, sugar, tart lemon, and […]

This Bourbon Peach Tea Cocktail is a sophisticated spin on Southern flavors. It marries the robust flavor of bourbon with the delicate notes of Earl Grey tea and the sweetness of ripe, juicy peaches. The Earl Grey peach bourbon cocktail is an ideal drink for summer gatherings, […]

Herb crusted rack of lamb is a perfectly spiced and juicy rack of lamb with a delicious parmesan and herb crust. You don't need any special equipment to make this fancy dinner and is great for a big or small Easter dinner - or even a weekend any time! […]

Who knew four ingredients could make for an irresistibly crispy, soft, and delightful side dish? These turmeric potatoes are parboiled for that fluffy interior and a secret tip makes them extra crispy when roasted in the oven. […]

Belgian pralines, renowned for their silky texture and unique fillings, showcase the craftsmanship of chocolatiers - but a luxurious Belgian praline don't need to be too complicated. These white chocolate Belgian pralines are filled […]

Double chocolate caramel cookies - these are not your average cookies. Soft and chewy double chocolate cookies stuffed with a perfectly soft and gooey salted caramel. It's all about the texture of the salted caramel next to the richness of the bitterness and […]

Here's a recipe that encapsulates the spirit of the holidays - Eggnog Panna Cotta with a touch of edible gold and the luscious addition of blackberries. You wouldn't believe how easy it is and how impressive it looks. […]

Whether or not you have a small Thanksgiving party, just you o 2 people - these candied sweet potato boats with marshmallows are the perfect side dish. It's super easy to make for just 2 or 4 people and you get all the yummy Thanksgiving flavors of […]

A blood orange margarita is just a delicious classic margarita with extra blood orange! It's plenty tart and sweet from the blood orange and lime, with a rush of tequila and orange liqueur […]

This vodka cranberry cocktail is a fresh and sparkling cocktail made with vodka and cranberry of course, in addition to some festive Champagne or Prosecco! It also has a jolly good tangerine […]

Donner's Eggnog and Croissant French Toast Casserole is the ultimate Christmas morning breakfast! You can make it the day in advance and just pop it in the oven in the morning. […]

Salted caramel-filled coffee cookies. Yes. Soft, homemade salted caramel nestled into a luscious coffee cookie. With this recipe, you will have soft caramel in your cookies even though they are cold! […]

Canned cream of mushroom soup has nothing to do in a vegetable side dish like this green bean casserole! This green bean casserole is made from scratch and packs the flavor without the soup. […]

Poison Blackberry Martini is a Halloween inspired classic martini. The purple tones of the blackberry and gel color really gives this an eerie and dark look. It can be done in less than 5 minutes, and in 10 minutes if you make the […]

This is one of the easiest tapas dishes! And most delicious. Red wine chorizo, or chorizo al vino tinto, is simply a must-have at any tapas party, as it works well with any […]

A whiskey or bourbon cocktail perfect for the late summer and early fall. This blackberry bourbon smash is fresh and vibrant with a distinct flavor of both bourbon and blackberries. It is fantastically easy […]

This delicate and elegant white chocolate cheesecake is perfect for the summer as it is a no-bake cheesecake, and it is filled with mild, creamy, and fresh flavors you would love on a warm summer day. […]

Fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes are so light, and of course, fluffy. They are the perfect, elevated brunch dish. I love to serve them with some fresh raspberries and raspberry sauce to get that […]

Lemon Blueberry French Toast Casserole with cream cheese and a dreamy warm blueberry sauce is the perfect brunch dish. It's got it all! Zingy lemon and blueberry, sharp cream cheese, and […]

These rhubarb custard tartlets, or mini tarts, are the perfect ending to any meal. A creamy custard with a punch of real vanilla flavor, and sweet and tart rhubarb. I've topped the rhubarb in a lattice pattern like the top crust on a classic blueberry pie, […]

Lime and mango curd is a sweet and tangy, yet buttery curd that has so many uses! My favorite way of using it is in French macarons with a Swiss meringue buttercream encapsulating the delicious mango curd. You know I love a good classic lemon curd, and […]

Imagine soft, moist and decadent vanilla coconut cupcakes with a luscious chocolate orange buttercream frosting. These cupcakes can very easily be dressed up for Easter with a cute frosting egg nest and toasted coconut as well! […]

The Lucky Leprechaun Drink is a beautiful golden-green cocktail made with the herby green chartreuse, sweet pink grapefruit liqueur and a little floral hint from elderflower. It is truly one amazing spring cocktail perfect to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! […]

Coffee Panna Cotta with a thick chocolate sauce is the perfect make ahead dessert that is surprisingly easy to make. Just a few simple ingredients and a little hands-off time are all you need. This mocha panna cotta is so lusciously creamy […]

The Sugar Plum Fairy is coming to town with her magical plum drink, just in time for New Year's Eve. This plum cocktail is so easy to make with plum liqueur, grapefruit, rum and something bubbly like Champagne, Prosecco or just sparkling water! […]

These Christmas Chocolates Box Recipes are for you who is tired of all the Christmas cookies and would rather just make a lot of exciting chocolates! Every year I gift an assortment of delicious chocolates, from white to milk to dark, to filled and not filled. […]

This easy krumkake recipe is traditional Norwegian Christmas cookies with a crisp, yet tender crumb and a delicious hint of cardamom! Just 6 ingredients - and that's counting water. So easy, anyone can make them. Delicious as a crisp texture next to […]

Comet the reindeer is here with his Gingerbread Cupcakes topped with a luscious eggnog icing and filled with cranberry sauce! You can make everything from scratch or you can choose store-bought eggnog and cranberry sauce - it's all up to you, but […]

This juicy Norwegian halibut recipe is served with a slightly sweet whipped sour cream and vinegary cucumber salad. It is one of many Christmas dinners in Norway, but it is so good and SO EASY we should make it more often! Anyone can make this recipe,

Enter another Thanksgiving favorite - a juicy, whole roasted chicken, this time with a delicious homemade orange pepper, thyme and butter. It's surprisingly easy to roast a whole chicken, and just like my rosemary turkey breast - perfect for a smaller […]

Welcome fall with these pillowy, soft pumpkin gnocchi paired with crispy, fried sage, wild mushroom and a delectably creamy sauce. All my favorite fall flavors all together in this comforting pastalike but no-it's-not-pasta dish. […]