A few weeks ago I was on a roll with the cookie recipes. I made these delicious chewy chocolate cookies with coffee glaze as a part of a 25 days of cookies countdown. When I made those I also made these Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Bean Glaze and I didn't know which one I would include in that cookie post. I ended up sharing the chocolate ones because they were ready first, which left me extra time to photograph these pretty babies. On a sidenote, I'm obviously into creating a glaze … [Read more...]
Chewy Chocolate Cookies with Coffee Glaze
It's cookie season! Yes, it's that time of year where baking is at an all time high and people are searching high and low for their favorite cookie recipes, or they're on a mission for a truly unique and one of a kind cookie. Cookies are truly my favorite thing to bake, and I love coming up with fun, new flavors to bring to life. These Chewy Chocolate Cookies with Coffee Glaze are just that kind of cookie. This is the second year I'm joining Houseful of Nicholes in her cookie countdown to … [Read more...]
Holiday Gingerbread S’Mores
One thing about living in California is that our weather is very different from the rest of the country this time of year. While we might be spoiled and wondering when the "cold front" is going to end (you know, when it's 52 degrees out and the sun is shining but this is like ice weather to us), while the rest of the country is experiencing true winter weather like rain and snow and ICE. I guess that's how I can come up with a dessert for the holiday season that is originally inspired by a … [Read more...]
Sunrise Moscato Mimosas
About a year ago I held a fun brunch where a few of my friends joined me for a little cake decorating girls brunch. We had a lot of fun and I learned a thing or two about frosting tips and different ways to decorate and use fondant. During this little brunch I set out a few different snacks and I also had everything on hand for these mimosas. I had first tried this bubbly red moscato a few years ago when I created a variety of wine pairings and I just fell in love with it.Whenever I have little … [Read more...]
15+ Cookie Recipes from Mama Harris’ Kitchen
Want to know what recipes I have in abundance on my site? You guessed it, it's cookies. I'm a baker at heart, and one of the very first treats I started baking was cookies. They're quick, they're easy. They are fun and inexpensive to make and super easy to grab on the go. No cutting a slice and grabbing a plate. Just quick and easy to munch on. I didn't realize just how many different cookie recipes I had until I found out today was National Cookie Day, in December, which also happens to … [Read more...]
Cranberry Salad Mini Parfaits
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BIGSeason #BigLots #CollectiveBias When I think about the holiday season, some of my fondest memories are how it was spent growing up. All the major holidays were spent at my aunts house, for Christmas she would decorate her entire house with holiday festive cheer. Every room would be decorated and I would go through the house admiring every little touch she would add. She … [Read more...]
Broccoli and Bell Pepper Sauté
One of my favorite side dishes any time of year is a mix of broccoli and bell peppers. It's delicious, and sauteing in Pompeian Olive Oil keeps the flavors fresh and delicious. With a few seasonings and a bit of lemon juice squeezed in, this is a tasty dish any time of the year, but I especially love it around the Christmas season. With the green and red veggies, it's perfect side with a honey baked ham, dinner rolls, or any number of meals. I also like to make it and add some chunks of … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Spiked Egg Nog
Egg nog, that traditional creamy drink that just takes you back to childhood. Yum. I was always a huge fan of egg nog, preferring it over anything else all during the holiday season. I remember going to my aunt's house for Christmas every year, and the adults would have theirs spiked and I would have my egg nog in a pretty wine glass and clink my glass with theirs while saying cheers to family and the holidays. Those are some of my best memories. As I've gotten older my love for egg nog … [Read more...]
Two Ingredient Peppermint Bark
One of my favorite indulgences over the holiday season is peppermint bark. The sweetness combined with the mintiness of candy canes is just amazing. Last year when my BFF came to visit we made all different flavors of bark. Of course the peppermint was my favorite, and I couldn't get enough. It's also super easy to make. Seriously, it's got two ingredients. Just melt, crush, mix and pour. It's so easy that I almost didn't share this recipe with you. It felt like I was cheating! You can … [Read more...]
How to Keep Kids Busy on Christmas Eve
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all opinions are mine alone. #OwnTheGalaxy #CollectiveBias This time of year time just seems to fly by, doesn't it? I swear it was just the other day that summer ended and the kids were back in school and BAM, now it's Christmas. This time of year is always crazy busy for me and I end up running around like a mad woman trying to organize my life. It can be difficult because Mr. Harris tends to … [Read more...]
