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Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies ~ tender shortbread cookies filled with tangy marmalade ~ theviewfromgreatisland.com

Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies

December 22, 2016 || 8 Comments
Simple Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies are one of the joys of winter ~ they only show up in our house during this short period between Thanksgiving and the New Year, and boy are they good.
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Bittersweet Gingerbread Blondies ~ theviewfromgreatisland.com

Bittersweet Gingerbread Brownies

December 20, 2016 || 25 Comments
Bittersweet Gingerbread Brownies ~ these moist and chewy brownies are stepped up with molasses and warm winter spices ~ then topped off with a decadent bittersweet ganache for a unique holiday treat.
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Scandinavian Almond Bars ~ theviewfromgreatisland.com

Scandinavian Almond Bars

December 19, 2016 || 20 Comments
Scandinavian Almond Bars are soft, chewy shortbread bars jam packed with almond flavor ~ they freeze beautifully, and make fabulous holiday gifts…but don’t give them all away, save a few for yourself, you deserve it! These bars are from my friend Mary, from Barefeet in the Kitchen ~ she’s made them for years, and every time she shares them on social media I start to lust after them.  She says they’re one of her most requested recipes, and I can see why.  If you love all things almond, this is a recipe for you. [...]
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Sweet Onion Latkes with Chive Sour Cream ~ theviewfromgreatisland.com

Sweet Onion Latkes with Chive Sour Cream

December 17, 2016 || 17 Comments
Sweet Onion Latkes with Chive Sour Cream ~ be forewarned ~ the aroma of these amazing latkes sizzling on the stove will draw crowds! The classic latke, or potato pancake, goes back centuries in Jewish and European food history, but pretty much every culture around the world has some sort of fried vegetable pancake.  It’s obvious why…these things are hard to stop eating once you start.  The latkes that most people are familiar with are like little shredded potato hash brown patties.  I decided to change things up and use sweet onions instead.  Onions have a [...]
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The Secret to the Best Brussels Sprout Soup!

December 16, 2016 || 10 Comments
Spoiler alert ~ it’s bacon.  My Creamy Brussels Sprout and Bacon Soup is a comforting meal for a chilly night ~ just add a simple salad, a hunk of whole grain bread, and a glass of wine.  Love is definitely in the air. This thick chowder features Brussels sprouts ~ those irresistible  little mini cabbages that are the highlight of my winter ~ but some of the credit for this luscious soup has to go to the shallots, cream, sharp cheese aaaaaaaaaand, bacon.  Lots of it. This creamy Brussels sprout and bacon [...]
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How to Make the Best Bourbon Meatballs ever! ~ theviewfromgreatisland.com

How to Make the Best Bourbon Meatballs Ever!

December 14, 2016 || 65 Comments
These luscious little Bourbon Meatballs are going to be the hit of your next party ~ people will flock to the meatballs, but they’ll hang around for the sauce!! I have to confess, although these Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs are clearly meant to be appetizers, in our family we just as often make a meal out of them. Last night we had them with mashed potatoes and peas ~ so good! The meatballs themselves are moist and tender because I use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. The pork gives the meatballs great flavor, but [...]
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Festive and healthy Snowflake Pita Chips for all your holiday appetizers! ~ theviewfromgreatisland.com

Snowflake Pita Chips

December 12, 2016 || 15 Comments
Homemade Snowflake Pita Chips are a fun and festive way to add a little pizazz to your appetizers this season ~ they’re so cute, and they’re baked, not fried, so they’re healthy too! This project is a delicious little bit of whimsy for the holidays ~ and if you ask me, it’s the little extras like this that make this season so magical.  I mean, sure, you could just serve regular chips with your guacamole or hummus, but with a tiny bit of effort you can put a smile on everybody’s face.  Get the kids to [...]
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