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20-Minute Applesauce Breakfast Cookies Makes 36. The word "cookie" is used loosely here.  Let's not get carried away an...

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Better read this before the movie is released!  Great book. School Library Journal review from Amaz...

Sugar Cookie Dip Makes about 2 cups. Wow.  I could eat WAAYYY too much of this. Inspired by: Cooking with Christine and My Honeys ...

Baby Spinach and Cheddar Quiche Serves 8. I used a store-bought crust... a refrigerated one, not a frozen one.  But either would wor...

Chocolate M&M Cookie Cups Makes about 30. Rich and  chocolaty , with extra chocolate bursts from the M&Ms. Adapted from: Th...

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey The perfect read for a cold, snowy day.  This is a fantastical book that will leave you wondering for da...

Overnight Egg Nog French Toast Serves 8. Adapted from: Chef in Training 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 2 Tbsp. lig...

Egg Nog Coffee Cake Serves... a lot. A dense coffee cake with a hint of egg nog flavor... and a thick, rich, crumbly crust.  Perfect...

Sweet Potato Pie Makes 1 pie. This pie received rave reviews at Christmas dinner, so it looks like I'll be making it again a...

Chocolate Caramel Crackers AKA "Shingles" Makes 1 cookie sheet. A classic Christmas candy, and a traditional favorite of m...

Where'd You Go, Bernadette: A Novel by Maria Semple This was a fast read, a funny read, an all-around enjoyable read.   Reviews...