Weekly Favorites Bonus Batch - Christmas Recipes

A bonus batch favorite food articles, just in time for Christmas! These are some great ideas for your

Christmas dinner!


Normally, I think of pumpkin pie as a Thanksgiving food. But, I'm also a bit off a pumpkin pie junkie, so I'll take any excuse to eat it!

Christmas holidays means pumpkin pie! This is my Mom's recipe, based on the famous Libby's Pumpkin Pie! So easy to make, and the crowd will go wild. They really will! 😀The Best Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe! #pumpkin #pie #ChristmasRecipe @LibbysPumpkin https://t.co/f9LhaZ2AcA pic.twitter.com/u8VTVrKrbj

— Judy (@pieandpastrygal) December 13, 2018

I've always loved creamy chai tea and chai lattes. Once upon a time, I knew a girl who would make her own chai and have it simmering on the stove all day!

Warm your post-Christmas cockles up with this festive clementine chai spice mix from @AbelandCole : https://t.co/jTL5hLjmMs 😋🎅🏼🍊#recipe #ChristmasRecipe pic.twitter.com/l0SzZwlaqR

— The English Garden (@TEGmagazine) December 19, 2018

These Buttered Brussels Sprouts sound great! I've convinced my kids that broccoli is good bathed in butter and salt, so looks like the next thing to try is some Brussels Sprouts!

Why not try our delicious Buttered Brussels Sprouts recipe.

Top Tip: This is a vegetable that is hard to keep hot. Cooking and serving the Brussels Sprouts should be the last job you do before you sit down. https://t.co/5hZx4l8fgV#Kennedys #BrusselsSprouts #ChristmasRecipe pic.twitter.com/kLx2kpvkYk

— Kennedy's (@kkproduce) December 18, 2018

One of my favorite things to make for a party is baked brie. It comes together so easy and is always popular. So why not make it more festive for the holidays and add some cranberry? The flavors of cranberry and brie go great together.

Still needing an idea of what to bring to your family Christmas next week? @donnahup Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread looks like a festive dish to share: https://t.co/JchkLSlk7U #ChristmasRecipe #cranberry

— North Iowa Bloggers (@NorthIowaBlogge) December 19, 2018

I'm intrigued by these caramalized browned potatoes. They sound like a great substitute for the old standby of sweet potatoes baked with marshmallows on top.

Danish Brunede Kartofler – Caramelized Browned Potatoes – are a great side dish to any meal! They are a small potato with a sweet caramelized coating. A Christmas Tradition at our house.#ChristmasRecipe #HolidayRecipes #ChristmasDinnerhttps://t.co/R8dsXlvv9D pic.twitter.com/yIdtQRhSdb

— Favorite Family Recipes (@FavFamilyRecipz) December 19, 2018

I've always been in awe of people who can not only make a yule log, but also make it look like a log. I'm about 98 percent positive that mine would simply just look like baked pile of yule log dust!

It's that time of year again, why not try this delicious #ChristmasRecipe, all ingredients available in store! Delicious!

Emily's Favourite Chocolate Yule Log https://t.co/ViFBiiorS4 via @wordpressdotcom

— Spar Winford (@SparWinford) December 11, 2018

Weekly Favorites 11/11/18 to 11/17/18

Time for a new batch of Weekly Favorites! This week, it only seemed fitting to do a post all about

Thanksgiving! As you prepare your Thanksgiving Day meal, I hope these offer you some inspiration!

Manchego & Chorizo Tapas with Saffron Aioli - via Hardly a Goddess

For a long as I can remember, in my family, the appetizers have been held in almost as high regard as the official meal! Almost to the point where your not hungry when the table is set! I'm thinking these Manchego & Chorizo Tapas will make a great addition to the official Thanksgiving Pre-Game!

This is the best app for T-Day! No bread to fill them up before the big #Thanksgiving meal!=>Manchego Cheese & Chorizo with Saffron Alioli https://t.co/wNb3gwO1Vn pic.twitter.com/41aKVw3qtt

— hardlyagoddess (@hardlyagoddess) November 16, 2018

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes - via The Artisan Life

A few years ago, I got ambitious and decided I was going to get up run on Thanksgiving morning to help counteract all of the calories I was going to consume that day. I ended up finding out that to even make a dent in those Thanksgiving calories, I would need to run close to a marathon. So the easier solution is to just make some healthier food!

Great roundup of healthy Thanksgiving dishes from @Natasha5887 ! #Thanksgiving2018 #Thanksgivingrecipes https://t.co/6DABm4naUt

— Rose Clearfield (@randomcreative) November 16, 2018

Holiday Stuffing Balls Recipe - via The Dizzy Cook

I can't decide if these stuffing balls would make a great appetizer, or if it's just a way to simplify trying to stack everything for Thanksgiving on the plate! Either way, these definitely look and sound amazing!

Holiday Stuffing Balls Recipe (Gluten and Egg Free Option) - These balls are so easy and, most importantly, FREEZE beautifully! They're perfect to make ahead for that Christmas or Thanksgiving meal prep. #thanksgivingrecipes… https://t.co/GJFY888aLY pic.twitter.com/wAa5pTYuIQ

— Alicia (@thedizzycook) November 12, 2018

20 Minute Cranberry Orange Chutney Recipe - via Went Here 8 This

I've always loved cranberry sauce, and not just at Thanksgiving! It goes with more than just the traditional turkey. My mom has always put orange zest in her cranberry sauce. This is a simple version of a quick hearty chutney that can be used around the Thanksgiving table!

This 20 Minute Cranberry Orange Chutney recipe has the perfect combination of sweet, tart and savory flavors for a delicious condiment! #thanksgivingrecipes #cranberries @capecodselect, #frozencranberries, #cranberriesforallseasons https://t.co/Y4ZyITrN1o via @wenthere8this pic.twitter.com/uFDLYB16D3

— Danielle Wolter (@wenthere8this) November 14, 2018

Weekly Favorites 07/08/18 to 07/14/18

Time for another batch of favorite food and restaurant articles! This week, I'm exploring articles from Red Thai Curry Prawns, to Fried Squash Blossoms!


Chocolate Coffee Nice Cream - via Daffodils and Lemons

It's interesting to me that even though I am in no way trying to cut out any specific foods in my diet, I keep finding myself drawn to recipes using alternative ingredients. At any rate this "nice cream" looks pretty good to me!

This Chocolate Coffee Ice Cream is eeeeeverything. It has fabulous flavor, and a mouth feel that's unapologetically luxurious.https://t.co/tk5qrjhjp2#desserts #DairyFree #Recipe #recipeblog #foodblogger #foodblog #icecream #TriedAndTrue pic.twitter.com/MTpLIejpJE

— Daffodils and Lemons (@DaffodilsLemons) July 9, 2018

Classic Red Thai Curry with Prawns - via Annalena's Heart(h)beat

Typically, I don't make curry, but when I get the chance to eat it, I always do! I like my curry pretty spicy too! I find that the spice goes really well with the coconut milk typically found in curry recipes!

The BEST Thai Curry, ever - a classic. #thaicurry #foodbloghttps://t.co/gvw4333uzK pic.twitter.com/lBaCWzvcic

— Annalena'sHearthbeat (@AnnalenasBlog) July 14, 2018

Morning Maple Cranberry Oat Pecan Bars - via Fork and Spoon Recipes 

Some mornings, you just have to have a quick breakfast. And let's face it, sometimes that quick and breakfast needs to be something portable. These bars are definitely fit the bill for quick and portable breakfast, and the pack a huge punch of nutrition!

MORNING MAPLE CRANBERRY OAT PECAN BARS#Goanfood #fishfry #goanfoodie #goa #goan #foodofgoa #foodie #foodblogger #foodblog #blogger #foodgasm #foodporn #loveforfood #mussels #musselsfry #shinane #goodtimes #foodlove #likeforlikes #goaiff

Recipe Here▶ https://t.co/Cx3JFZ0Hr0 pic.twitter.com/ONhXW5m5Ru

— forkandspoonrecipes (@Yuuumrecipes) July 14, 2018

Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Crab and Mascarpone - via Brina's Bites 

Alright, full disclosure here, these fried squash blossoms instantly reminded of Gilmore Girls. There's no shame there. I'll spare you the details of the scene. After the Gilmore Girls moment had passed, I explored the recipe. First, I love crab. Second, the crab and mascarpone combination is so good! I definitely want to try my hand at making these!

Fried Zucchini Blossoms Stuffed with Crab & Mascarpone are crispy, creamy and oh so decadent. https://t.co/qMBeThvsJf #foodblog #recipe #glutenfree #summer #cooking pic.twitter.com/zedz4Tb7TG

— Sabrina Russo (@BrinasBites) July 11, 2018