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Pineapple BBQ Jalapeno Poppers. From one of my favorite food blogs, Jo and Sue. They are spicy, sweet --oh forget it, there are no words for how good these are. I asked my mom what her #1 favorite recipes were for both sweet and savory. We both picked the same two recipes!

Perfect Fudgy Milk Chocolate Brownies.  No frosting, no nuts, just simple, sweet perfections. I asked my mom what her #1 favorite recipes were for both sweet and savory. We both picked the same two recipes! Check back later today for the savory reveal.

Another classic Christmas recipe from the Betty Crocker's Cooky Book. This version takes Ethel's Sugar Cookies and tweaks the recipe just a bit to make delicious Chocolate Pinwheels.


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This Yule Log cake isn't just for decoration. It is fantastically delicious. I wasn't sure what to expect but I was blown away by how light and delicious this dessert is. Great for Christmas when you have had a big dinner and want something that isn't too heavy for dessert. Make this a new Christmas tradition at your house, it is amazing!

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These tender Cherry Almond Cookies are a favorite every year at Christmas. They are pictures above with the cherries.

My mom always made them as sliced cookies and rolled the roll of cookie dough in chopped walnuts that had been colored green with food dye. I'm not sure where that came from, it's just always how she made them. Many thanks to Spice Gals for this recipe. They were very tasty cookies. Enjoy!

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Punch is something that I consider mandatory for parties. Does anyone else feel that way? I love it. Typically punch recipes make a ton, they are delicious, and they are very adaptable so if you have random juices in your freezer or fridge, they tend to taste great no matter what you use.

This recipe for Holiday Punch comes from Dessert Now, Dinner Later. I actually added a bottle of cranberry-apple juice to this just to stretch it. Next time around I will make it with just the called for ingredients to get just the pineapple and tropical punch flavors.


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