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When my friend said she wanted me to make a custom board for her Galentine’s get together I was so excited! I knew it was the perfect...

When the Christmas parties and holiday gatherings have left you feeling unhealthy or in need of a quick refresh, this is the type of salad I like to turn to. In my opinion what makes a great salad is variety. I like to mix textures, flavors, sweetness with a kick of spice, and colors. This winter salad is a great option for a dinner party, a night home, or a quick lunch! Top it with your favorite dressing and meat of choice or eat it as is and keep it vegetarian! Recipe: 1 ba

This coffee cake has a secret ingredient - sour cream! The sour cream makes this cake so moist it is almost like pound cake. With swirls of cinnamon and sugar, and chunks of chopped walnuts mixed throughout, this is a great fall or winter baked treat. The good news is- this cake is fantastic at any time of the day. The bad news is- you'll probably eat too much of it and hate yourself, (or me....) As Kate Spade says... "Eat Cake For Breakfast!" Ingredients: 3 cups All-Purpose

When it comes to appetizers...nothing beats melty cheese wrapped in puff pastry to me. The creamy, salty, sweet, buttery flavors all work so well together but it's definitely a guilty pleasure. This is not your average low-carb, low-cal, low-fat dish but boy, is it worth it! This baked brie is doused in honey and covered with almonds then wrapped perfectly up in a rolled out puff pastry & designed to fit whatever your theme may be. This is perfect to slice up and serve plain,

This Christmas cocktail is sure to be a crowd pleaser! This is my spin on a White Russian, but with a Cap’n Crunch twist! Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka 1 oz Kahlua 2 oz Milk Cap’n Crunch Cereal Cinnamon Stick (garnish) Ground Cinnamon (garnish) Whipped Cream (optional) Pour approx 1 cup of cereal into a glass or bowl and pour milk on top to soak for 5-10 minutes Fill a cocktail glass with ice and top with 2 oz of vodka and 1 oz of Kahlua Top glass with strained cereal milk and stir