Homemade Hot Chocolate

Love and Lemons 12/9 3:29A Jeanine Donofrio

This hot chocolate recipe is so much better than a powdered mix! Made with two types of chocolate—a chopped bar and cocoa powder—it s deliciously rich, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. It s super easy to make too—it comes together with...

Dark Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Joyful Healthy Eats 12/7 10:00P Krista

Slightly sweet and perfectly crunchy, this Dark Chocolate Almond Biscotti tastes like it straight out of Italy. It s the best afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee. And the homemade version? SO...

25 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes

Love and Lemons 12/7 3:12A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

I ll be baking Christmas cookies on repeat for the next few weeks! They re one of my favorite parts of the holiday season—sweet, festive, and perfect for making with family and sharing as a gift. If you ask me, there s no better way to spread...

Pignoli Cookies

Love and Lemons 12/5 2:14A Jeanine Donofrio

These pignoli cookies are a new addition to my holiday cookie lineup, and I already can t get enough of them. A toasty, crunchy pine nut crust surrounds the chewy cookies, which are bursting with almond flavor (my favorite at Christmastime). They...

Bacon Wrapped Figs with Herb Goat Cheese

Joyful Healthy Eats 12/4 10:00P Krista

Sweet, savory, and salty Bacon Wrapped Figs are an easy holiday appetizer idea that looks super fancy! With herbed goat cheese tucked inside, each bite is perfection, this is a recipe that will...

Christmas Sugar Cookies

Love and Lemons 12/4 3:39A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Let s make Christmas sugar cookies! My family loves breaking out our cookie cutters to bake these cookies for the holidays every year. They re classic cut-out sugar cookies, with crisp edges, soft middles, and a warm, buttery flavor from vanilla...

Chocolate Martini Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 12/3 10:00P Krista

A Chocolate Martini is one of the easiest cocktails you can make and also one of the most balanced and delicious out there! You only need 3 ingredients for this creamy, chocolatey recipe. I love the...

Top 10 Kitchen Gadget Gifts

Love and Lemons 12/1 2:54A Jeanine Donofrio

Good things come in little packages, and these kitchen gadget gifts are here to prove it! They include unique gifts for vegetable lovers, bakers, and home cooks of all kinds. Though they all clock in under $50, they re some of the most-used items...

The Best Holiday Gifts for Cooks

Love and Lemons 11/28 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

Our 2025 holiday gift guide is here! If you re looking for gifts for the cooks in your life, you ll find some amazing options in this post. I ve included my favorite pots and pans, the BEST storage containers, an unbeatable immersion blender, and...

Moist Orange Cranberry Bread

Joyful Healthy Eats 11/26 10:00P Krista

Fresh, tart cranberries and orange juice fill this Orange Cranberry Bread with bright fall flavors that makes each bite perfectly sweet. It s so easy to make and great for a snack or breakfast. Apples...

Cinnamon Apple Pear Crisp

Joyful Healthy Eats 11/23 10:00P Krista

This divine Cinnamon Apple Pear Crisp will take you to dessert bliss in one bite. It s lower in sugar than the typical recipe, but you won t miss it! Tender baked fruit is paired with a crispy oatmeal...

50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Love and Lemons 11/23 1:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Can we agree that Thanksgiving side dishes are the best part of the holiday meal? No offense to roast turkey and pumpkin pie, but the stuffing, mashed potatoes, and other sides are what I look forward to most. I’m sharing 50 of my favorite...

A Crowd-Pleasing Side Dish for Your Thanksgiving Table

Love and Lemons 11/21 3:48A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Ever since I met my husband Jack, he’s been raving about his Uncle Billy’s mashed potatoes. Rich, creamy, and topped with what Jack calls “butter lake,” they were his favorite side dish at Thanksgiving growing up. I can’t say I’m entirely sold on...

Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail in a Pitcher

Joyful Healthy Eats 11/19 10:00P Krista

Cinnamon-infused bourbon, cider, and sparkling water make this festive Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail flavorful, easy to mix, and light. The perfect pitcher cocktail for a crowd! It s that time of year...

20 Best Thanksgiving Desserts

Love and Lemons 11/18 3:57A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Have you chosen your Thanksgiving desserts yet? I m still deciding. I might go the classic pie route, or I might go pie-free, creating a Thanksgiving dessert table with fall crisps, festive cakes, or even a show-stopping pumpkin tiramisu. In case...