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Avocado Chicken Salad

Growing up, chicken salad seemed to show up at every family gathering. But cooking it for my kids never really went over well. When I…

Salsa de Hermano

My family is a food family. We begin each day together discussing the meals to come. When we travel, our first question upon return is about what…

White Chicken Chili

My family is known for their big appetites. That’s why I love making this chili—it’s relatively simple to put together, and it has that warm,…

Black Raspberry Tarte Cookies

During what has been dubbed “Cookie Weekend,” my three sisters, mom and I make hundreds of cookies to give away as Christmas gifts to family…

Spicy Vodka Pasta

This is my favorite dish to make for friends when I have them over for dinner. It’s easy and SO delicious! I can’t take much…

Double-Chocolate Mocha Trifle

Every year I turn into Clark W. Griswold around the holidays. I love the Christmas traditions that force our children to unwillingly participate in the…

Turkey Veggie Soup

If you know me, you know I love to create, and making soups are top of my list. On a cold day, there’s nothing like…

Creamy Lasagna

With my family, it always seems like we have the untraditional traditions. While most families are cooking up their holiday hams, festive cranberry glazes and…

Crispy Blue Cheese Potatoes

Potatoes? Check! Cheese? Double check! Bacon? Um… of course! With all of the best savory things in the world brought together in one scrumptious dish,…

Linda’s Mudslide

One of my favorite activities during the holidays is spending time with family and friends. I host an annual holiday cookie exchange party with my…

Cranberry Compote & Baked Brie

My family traditionally served canned cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving dinner until my boyfriend (now husband) insisted that we make our own. This recipe for cranberry…