holiday

DOVE® Peppermint Bark Stuffed Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

- Amanda

Are chocolate crinkle cookies a holiday tradition for you? Or do you have a special memory connected to this classic treat. They happen to be one of my mom’s favs and I have definitely eaten and baked my share of these chocolatey little delights over the years. They always seem to make it in one cookie gift basket or another, right? And what I love is that no two are ever truly alike. There’s always some little difference or unique-ness about everyone’s versions. My favorites are always those that are extra moist and chewy on the inside with that slight little crisp crackle on the outside.

And boy, do today’s cookies, my  DOVE® Peppermint Bark Stuffed Chocolate Crinkle Cookies have that going on and more. And guess what, today just happens to be National Cookie Day, a perfect day to celebrate these yummies.

These are such a fun spin on crinkle cookies. The little peppermint chocolate tucked right in the center melts into ooey-gooey chocolate bliss, then when you bite into it, not only do you get that fudgy middle, but then you get these little pops of crunch from the peppermint bark. These just might put the rest of the chocolate crinkle cookies of the world to shame.

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Caramelized Onion, Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Sourdough Tart with Rosemary & Fried Sage

- Amanda

That name is a mouthful, I know, but I just had to do this tart justice. It’s got a lot going on in all the right ways. A rosemary sourdough crust with just the right amount of tangy yum, earthy, colorful and slightly sweet butternut squash and sweet potatoes kissed by a little more rosemary. Then utterly scrumptious caramelized onions mixed with not one, but three different types of cheese- gouda, parm, and creamy ricotta. This Caramelized Onion, Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Sourdough Tart with Rosemary & Fried Sage makes for one stellar meal served with a little side salad or is a star addition to any holiday spread.

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Homemade Eggnog

- Amanda

Eggnog is one of my all-time favorite holiday treats.  I enjoy it every which way.  Simply by the glass or even straight out of the carton, it’s perfect (not that I would ever do that, of course.).  Eggnog latte? Delicious.  Over ice with some bourbon? Yes, please!  Or even as an ice cream it’s supreme.  Ever tried eggnog ice cream?  It’s soooo good.  I use to feature it during the holidays on my dessert menu at the restaurant and have tried a few other versions as well.  It’s always something special.  Try it, if you can get your hands on some, perhaps paired with good gingerbread.

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