Holiday Recipes
I’ve always loved the playful, spooky vibe of Halloween, especially when it comes to the treats I get to whip up for my nieces and nephews. Oreo dirt dessert was one of the very first “scary” desserts I made for them and right from the start, it became a tradition they begged for every October. … Read more
Teriyaki pineapple chicken stuffed peppers remind me of the first Christmas potluck I ever hosted with my friends. I wanted to serve something colorful, festive, and comforting without spending all day in the kitchen and these vibrant red bell peppers stuffed with sweet and savory goodness hit every mark. So I prepped everything the night … Read more
I always get extra excited when Halloween is just around the corner and I can start whipping up spooky-themed treats like these Bat Wing Croissants. I remember the first time I made them for a neighborhood party and all the kids thought they were magical because of their wing-like shape and glossy chocolate tips and … Read more
Halloween pot pie was a total spur-of-the-moment creation during one chilly October evening when I wanted something cozy for dinner but still festive enough to match the spooky decorations around the house and I had some leftover rotisserie chicken and pie dough and thought—why not turn it into a savory pie with a Halloween twist? … Read more
Mummy mozzarella sticks were a last-minute Halloween snack I pulled together when I needed something quick and cheesy that would still look festive on the party table and I had some puff pastry and mozzarella string cheese on hand and thought—why not wrap them up like tiny mummies and give them little olive eyes? They … Read more
Creamy parmesan garlic pasta was born in my kitchen on one of those nights when I had zero energy to cook but still craved something rich and satisfying and I remember opening the fridge and spotting leftover cream and some grated parmesan and I thought—why not turn it into a sauce and toss it with … Read more
Halloween ghost pizza came to life in my kitchen one October afternoon when I wanted to surprise my niece and nephew with something fun for dinner and I didn’t want to serve just plain pizza so I grabbed my ghost-shaped cookie cutter and used it on slices of mozzarella and their little eyes lit up … Read more
Zombie meatball sliders made their spooky debut in my kitchen during a Halloween movie night when I needed something creepy and kid-friendly but still hearty enough to fill everyone up and I had leftover meatballs and slider buns so I got a little creative with some mozzarella and olives. When they came out of the … Read more
I love getting into the Halloween spirit with playful treats like these Oreo Ghost Truffles and last year I needed something festive yet simple enough to make with my niece and nephew so we could all enjoy the process together and still have fun decorating them after. Oreo Ghost Truffles immediately became our favorite because … Read more
Homemade Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins became a surprise hit at my fall dinner party last year and I originally made them just as a fun side dish to go along with a pumpkin-themed night and once they hit the table they stole the spotlight instantly. Everyone was amazed by how the pumpkins acted like mini edible bowls … Read more