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Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cake

Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cake

This peppermint bark chocolate cake is a delicious fun treat for the holidays. A single layer chocolate semi-sweet cake loaded with mini dark chocolate chips topped with a homemade light whipped white chocolate ganache and broken peppermint bark. Ideal for hosting. Get ready to impress. 

Spinach Stuffed Shells (in a spicy Arrabbiata Sauce)

Spinach Stuffed Shells (in a spicy Arrabbiata Sauce)

Spinach stuffed shells in a spicy arrabbiata sauce is the feel-good-home-cooked meal you are looking for. It’s warm, cheesy, saucy with a little bit of a kick. A little spice you didn’t know you needed or missed all this time with regular stuffed shells. Stuffed 

Quick Parmesan Garlic Brussel Sprouts with Pomegranate Arils

Quick Parmesan Garlic Brussel Sprouts with Pomegranate Arils

Quick parmesan garlic Brussel sprouts with pomegranate arils are such an easy side dish. Garlic and shallot fork-tender Brussel sprouts topped with a sweet pop of pomegranate. It takes less than 15 minutes in the oven. Perfect for a weeknight meal and stunning enough for 

Sheet-Pan Candied Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Sheet-Pan Candied Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Sheet-pan candied smashed sweet potatoes are a fun way to change up the classic sweet potato casserole. The ratio of sweet potato to the melted butter, brown sugar and marshmallow is top-notch. Naturally, smashed into individual servings, the candied brown sugar spills over the top, 

Turkey Herb and Goat Cheese Meatballs in a Cranberry Orange Sauce

Turkey Herb and Goat Cheese Meatballs in a Cranberry Orange Sauce

These easy turkey herb and goat cheese meatballs are a showstopper, a one-pan wonder and ideal for any holiday get-together.  Warm tender meatballs smothered in a warm cozy sweet and tart fresh cranberry sauce.   Friendsgiving and Potlucks Turkey herb and goat cheese meatballs are 

Cinnamon Apple and Fig Almond Crusted Galette

Cinnamon Apple and Fig Almond Crusted Galette

This cinnamon apple and fig almond crusted galette is the best way to use your freshly picked apples. The sweet cinnamon apples with the soft jammy figs and a lightly toasted almond crust makes for the perfect treat. We are making apples the star of