by Cindy Alldredge | Dec 18, 2025 | Baking, Cake, Christmas, Dessert, Holidays
Christmas Poke Cake is always a good idea. Chocolate peppermint poke cake is the perfect Christmas dessert. This is wonderfully easy to make. Start by baking a chocolate cake according to the directions on the box. Any version of chocolate cake will work. When the...
by Corinne Ritz | Dec 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is an old family recipe that my husband grew up with. My mother-in-law made THE BEST eggnog! It is a major holiday tradition for us. We make a double batch the week of Christmas and use it for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and for any other gatherings that week....
by Cindy Alldredge | Dec 18, 2025 | Beef, Dinner, Lunch, Mexican, Super Bowl
Crunch Wraps at Taco Bell are THE THING! My entire family loves them. BUT, if they aren’t made well (ie. everything spread evenly) or are no longer hot, they can be a little disappointing. For our homemade version we live by the rule that FLAVOR MATTERS. Each...
by Corinne Ritz | Dec 13, 2025 | Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Dessert, Food, Holidays, Winter
I am such a bread pudding girlie. If I see bread pudding on a dessert menu at any restaurant, I must try it! Sometimes it does not go well for me. I’ve become a connoisseur. Haha I really love different kinds of bread pudding. If you’ve been around for a...
by Cindy Alldredge | Dec 12, 2025 | Brunch, Christmas, Party Time, Valentine's Day
Candied Cranberries come from Russia and are a delightful sweet-tart crunchy bite. They are easy and fun to make and are beautiful to serve. Start by rinsing the cranberries and throw out any softies. Pour over with juice. You could even use a carbonated...