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The French Connection cocktail has a fun name and is super easy to craft at home. However, don’t underestimate this two-ingredient cocktail that tastes greater than the sum of its two parts. It’s a cocktail keeper.

French Connection Cocktail with Black Background

The French Connection intrigued us before we took our first sips…

For starters, its name reminds us of France. After multiple visits to cities like Paris, Lyon, Dijon and Strasbourg as well as Marseille, we feel a connection to the hexagonal nation.

And, since we met at an Oscars party, we also have an affinity for movies that have won Academy awards. You guess it – this cocktail was named after The French Connection movie.

What Is a French Connection Cocktail?

French Connection Cocktail from Above Close Up
Who doesn’t love a two-ingredient cocktail?

A French Connect cocktail is a two-ingredient

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The ultimate treat for the holidays, these peppermint candy cane brownies are made with layers of fudgy brownie, creamy mint frosting, chocolate ganache, and crushed peppermint. One bite and you’ll be filled with Christmas cheer!

‘Tis the season for peppermint! Need more dessert inspiration? Try these peppermint meltaways, peppermint cheesecake, or peppermint meringue lollipops next!

Hero image of 3 brownies stacked on top of each other.

Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

Don’t you just love the Christmas season? Even though it is so busy I love this time of year! Holiday treats are the best. Out of all of the holiday flavors, peppermint is one of my favorites! It just screams Christmastime and is so delicious! If you’ve been looking for a knockout dessert to add to the holiday lineup, these peppermint candy cane brownies are the answer.

If you know me, then

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With a warm and savory artichoke and sundried tomato filling, these easy vegan stuffed mushrooms are a hearty and delicious appetizer, perfect for holiday parties or any occasion.

Mushrooms stuffed with artichoke mixture on wood platter.

Did you know artichokes are considered to be one of the oldest foods in the world, first harvested in the Middle East? I loved the food there, especially this Baba Ghanoush recipe!

It wasn’t until around 70 AD that they became popular when ancient Greece and Rome discovered its flavor. Have you been to Rome? I managed to see so much in just 3 days in Rome – it’s totally doable if you have other places you want to go!

Later, around the 15th century, the humble artichoke’s popularity soared in Florence, and by the 16th century, Italy caught on, too. Who else loves Italian appetizers? Try this one- it’s my best bruschetta recipe!

Stuffed mushrooms are always an easy yet impressive

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Pancit is a traditional Filipino stir-fry made with tender chicken, carrots, cabbage, and thin pancit noodles. The delicate rice noodles and savory sauce have made this meal a favorite for generations.

This easy pancit recipe comes together quickly and is the perfect weeknight meal for your family. My kids absolutely love these noodles, and any time I make stir fry they request pancit noodles. I have you covered if you need more pasta recipes your kids will love. Try my 20-minute beef lo mein, this chicken noodle soup, or my popular olive garden pasta.

Top view of pancit noodles into two black bowls. Green onion and a tan kitchen towel are next to the bowls.

What is Pancit?

Pancit is a popular noodle dish in Filipino cuisine packed with veggies, meat, and salty savory flavors. This one-pot meal is fast, easy, and packed with lots of flavors. Every Filipino family has

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When making appetizers for a party, whether you’re hosting or a guest, buffalo chicken meatballs will always be a hit. The flavor of this sauce has just enough spice and the meatballs come out tender and juicy every time.

Meatballs on a white plate with green onions and more meatballs in background.

We love to serve these buffalo chicken meatballs with a few other appetizers, like these sweet potato bites, something from this list of cream cheese dip recipes, and the most popular party food I make, Maryland crab dip.

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🖤 Why We Love this Recipe

Besides the great flavor, I love how easy it is to make these meatballs. I usually have everything on hand to make these except the chicken and green onions, so a quick trip to the store and this perfect appetizer can be in the oven in no time.

I actually love when friends drop in for an impromptu glass of wine, so I often

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The Vesper Martini may or may not be a double agent. After all, this cocktail’s second name is the James Bond Martini. Either way, you don’t have to go undercover to craft the sophisticated sipper at home when you follow our special mission a/k/a the Vesper Martini recipe.

Vesper Martini Close Up from Above

Cocktails and Hollywood have long been intertwined. The connection usually involves a character like The Dude drinking a cocktail like the White Russian in movies like The Big Lebowski.

But not all characters are created equally. Some characters like James Bond don’t just drink cocktails. They create them too.

What Is a Vesper Martini?

Vesper Martini with Black Background
Although the Vesper Martini wasn’t the only cocktail imbibed by James Bond, it’s still called the James Bond cocktail.

The Vesper Martini isn’t the only three-ingredient cocktail on the block. But it’s the only one we know of that was invented by an iconic author and popularized

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These Classic Biscotti are crispy and crunchy and melt in your mouth with a little help from some hot cocoa or coffee. Dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with sliced almonds, this fun treat is perfect for sharing with friends on a cold day!

I love making baked goods in the colder months! Warming up the house with my oven and filling the room with sweet smells just makes me happy. I love whipping up a batch of Italian Christmas cookies, or some Cherry Pie bars, or one of my favorites, Apple Danish!

A close up of classic biscotti dipped in chocolate with almonds on top.

Classic Almond Biscotti

A classic biscotti is an Italian biscuit that usually has almond flavoring and almonds in the dough. They are super easy to make and a winter tradition at my house! They are so yummy

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This easy sweet potato muffins recipe makes moist and delicious muffins using freshly grated sweet potatoes, a flavorful combination of cozy fall spices and a brown sugar streusel topping.

Sweet Potato muffins in a basket with cream colored napkin.

One of my favorite things about sweet potatoes is how versatile they are. Whether I am adding them to sweet recipes, like these muffins, or creating savory dishes like these Crispy Oven Sweet Potato Fries or this Healthy Sweet Potato Soup, I always have a few extra ones on hand.

Some sweet potato muffin recipes call for adding a mashed baked sweet potato or sweet potato puree to the batter, which makes them moist but can also sometimes make the muffins rather dense.

With this easy recipe you peel and grate a fresh sweet potato and fold it straight into the batter. This creates moist, yet light and fluffy muffins with the perfect texture.

A streusel topping is added to the

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Chick-fil-A peppermint milkshakes are one of the best things about the holiday season, but they’re always gone too soon! Here’s how you can make this delicious peppermint shake at home with just a few simple ingredients.

Chick-fil-A is one of my favorite fast food restaurants. Can you blame me? From their mouthwatering waffle fries to frosted lemonade, everything on the menu is so delicious! Trying to recreate some of these classic menu items at home is so fun. You’ll have to try my copycat recipes for Chick-fil-A sauce, nuggets, lemonade, and their amazing peach shakes!

2 glasses of peppermint milkshakes surrounded by red Christmas ornaments and  pine tree branches.

Chick-fil-A Peppermint Milkshake Recipe

Oh Chick-fil-A milkshakes, how I love you. There really isn’t anything better. They’re definitely my go-to when I’m craving something creamy and sweet! From November to January, their peppermint shake makes

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Searching for Christmas Dessert Dip Recipes? We have a seriously delicious dip that is super easy to make and perfect for the holidays!

Bowl of dessert dip with peppermint, cream cheese, cool whip, mint, and chocolate on red tray.

It looks festive, tastes great, and is one of the easiest Christmas dessert dip recipes that you can make. Whip up a quick batch of this for your next holiday party–and make extra. Your guests are going to love it!

With its sweet and minty flavors, this dip just screams Christmas vibes. So while you could make it any time of year, it really works best in the winter.

Make this along with a few other Christmas desserts and have an impromptu sweet treat gathering! We also love these Christmas Peppermint Brownies, Cookie Dough Balls (no-bake!), and White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge for dessert parties.

🖤 Why We Love this Recipe

This dip looks incredibly festive, just like a bowl of fluffy snow. The addition of chocolate and

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