Gingerbread Bars with Cinnamon-Vanilla Frosting
A slightly spicy, sweet gingerbread cookie base gets topped with a melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon-vanilla frosting. These make a great gift, wrapped up and dropped on your neighbor’s doorstep.
Divinity Candy
Taking a bite of creamy, sweet Divinity is like a bite of Heaven. Share this nostalgic treat with all of your loved ones this Christmas season! This recipe was inspired by my Christmas book, Jingle All the Way!
Abby Jimenez
USA Today bestselling author, Abby Jimenez, is a Food Network champion living in Minnesota. Abby founded Nadia Cakes out of her home kitchen back in 2007. The bakery has since gone on to win numerous Food Network competitions and has Read more
Laura Hankin
Laura Hankin is the author of Happy & You Know It and the upcoming A Special Place for Women (coming May 2021). In addition to writing, she performs original musical comedy, which has been featured in The Washington Post, The Read more
Digital Book Club Kit | Jingle All the Way
There’s nothing better than diving into a new book with a great group of people. During these unusual times, we need that feeling of connection and community now more than ever. Many book clubs are meeting virtually, so I put Read more
Grateful in 2020
The holiday season is upon us and while a lot of us are more than willing to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror there is still a lot for which we can be grateful.
Glazed Pumpkin Scones
These Glazed Pumpkin Scones are beautiful and delicious, pumpkin puree keeps them moist, and they get topped with two different glazes, for a pretty finish.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, Read more
Grandma Ruth’s Christmas Fudge
It does not feel like Christmas until you’ve made (and eaten!) a batch of decadent fudge. Easy and quick to make, this is the perfect treat to share with neighbors and friends this holiday season.
Alex Trebek
One of the questions I’m most often asked while being interviewed is when I knew I was a success. Most authors gauge success by their book hitting the New York Times list. I still remember the first time my name Read more
Beer Cheese Bacon Dip
Beer Cheese Bacon Dip is perfect for game day! Dunk your favorite veggies and breads (and even mini sausages) into this warm, creamy, cheesy dip that is made in the slow cooker while you cheer on your favorite team.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pudding Cake
This tender Pumpkin Pudding Cake is foolproof in the slow cooker and frees up your oven. Serve it with ice cream and drizzle it with the gooey sauce it makes itself. Now that’s a perfect way to celebrate fall!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Pot Roast
This Slow Cooker Cranberry Pot Roast takes a Fall twist by adding cranberries. Easy to throw in the slow cooker, it’s a great savory and satisfying choice for these cooler evenings.
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
Creamy and cheesy, this Cajun Chicken Fettuccine is made easy in the slow cooker, and is a perfect answer to the weeknight dinner dilemma.
Jingle All the Way | Inspiration Behind the Book
Wayne and I have lived in Washington State our entire lives. It is a diverse state with both dry arid areas as well as rain forests. The Columbia River gorge is a geographical marvel. He was the one who felt Read more
Slow Cooker French Toast
Delicious French toast in the slow cooker? Yes, it can be done! This can be prepped the night before, so all you have to do in the morning is dump and go. Cozy up with a cup of tea and Read more
RaeAnne Thayne
RaeAnne Thayne is a #1 Publishers Weekly, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors. RaeAnne was recently featured Read more
Pumpkin-Rosemary Dinner Rolls
Fluffy, soft Pumpkin-Rosemary Dinner Rolls will be the perfect accompaniment to your dinner tonight. The slight hint of pumpkin and fresh rosemary come together to create delicious savory flavor in these tender dinner rolls.
Ice Cream Sundaes
It’s officially the end of summer and so I thought making ice cream sundaes was the perfect way to close out the season. Plus for those who have kids, this is a fun back to school activity to do to Read more
Tomato-Meatball Soup in Bread Bowl
As the weather starts to cool down outside, you can warm up inside with this delicious Tomato-Meatball Soup tucked into a bread bowl with a cheesy, crunchy lid.
Meatloaf Sandwich
My newest book, A Walk Along the Beach, is available now! Throughout all of my novels, I mention recipes and/or favorite dishes that I enjoy or feel like fit a storyline. In this novel, I mention a meatloaf sandwich so I Read more
Peach Blueberry Buckle
A buckle is a cross between a cake and coffee cake, so who’s to stop you from eating this for breakfast? A buttery cake bursting with peaches and blueberries sounds like the perfect way to start a summer day to Read more
Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing
This bright, crunchy salad gets topped with a slightly spicy, creamy Thai peanut dressing. Packed with nutrient-dense veggies, it’s a guilt-free way to fill up and satisfy your appetite on these hot summer days.
Martha Hall Kelly
Martha Hall Kelly is a native New Englander, her debut novel Lilac Girls, became a New York Times bestseller the week it was published in April 2016. Following Lilac Girls, she released Lost Roses in April 2019. She was recently Read more
Digital Book Club Kit | A Walk Along the Beach
There’s nothing better than diving into a new book with a great group of people. During these unusual times, we need that feeling of connection and community now more than ever. Many book clubs are meeting virtually, so I put Read more
Margaux DeRoux
Margaux DeRoux was born in Juneau, Alaska. Before turning to fiction she was a waitress, a teacher, and a marketer. She now lives in California with her husband and daughter. Margaux’s first novel, The Lost Diary of Venice is available Read more