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My Favorite Holiday Punch With Cranberries!

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Resharing the recipe for my favorite holiday punch with cranberries a little earlier this year because let’s be honest, breaking out delicious holiday punch a little early is never a bad idea and this one is perfect for Thanksgiving straight through Christmas!

Be sure to check out the Facebook video to see the recipe come to life in under 60 seconds.

*clink, clink*

To making the most of our socially distant celebrations!

Cheers!

xo Cori

(originally posted Dec.20,2016)

We are all friends here, yes? YES!

So I must confess to you all that I write this blog post amongst a house that looks like it may or may not have been looted.

Clean laundry baskets waiting to be folded (who has time to fold?), ribbons and gift bags–in total random places for gifts I started to wrap and a full counter of baking supply for cookies the 2,425 cookies I attempted to bake twice this past weekend.

Every year without fail, my holiday prep/shopping game starts off STRONG– and then something happens around Dec. 19th-ish….Panic sets in and the hours vanish like a thief in the night, as I make my “last minute to-do/shopping list” …. Do I have an even amount of gifts for each of the kids???…..Wait, that’s all I got my MOM!?!?…. Have to prep those appetizers too!”  

In short, my friends… it’s time for a drink!

And you’re in luck because I have THE PERFECT one! Call it a holiday punch with cranberries, or a holiday spiced up Sangria… I call it, delicious!

If you are searching for new holiday drink this year, I highly recommend this one.

It has all the things a great holiday drink should have–a little sweetness, a little cinnamon spice and a great blend of fruits– I mean it’s basically grown-up  fruit salad in a glass 😉

Want to see this recipe come to life in under 60 seconds? Check out the Facebook video !

Holiday Spiced Sangria

Holiday Spiced Sangria Punch

Ingredients:

  • 1 750 ml bottle of red wine
  • 2 Cups of Apple Cider
  • 2 apples, chopped
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup of cranberries
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 Cup of brandy
  • Club Soda
  • Maple Syrup (optional, to make the sangria a littles sweeter)
Holiday Spiced Sangria Punch

Instructions:

  • Place the chopped apple, orange slices, cranberries, cinnamon stick in pitcher, bowl with ladle (how cute is this one?) or jar.
  • Add the wine, apple cider, brandy, maple syrup (if using) to the pitcher.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for several hours (up to 24 hours).
  • Serve mixed with a little bit of seltzer or club soda.

Quick & Healthy Breakfast Ideas With Toast

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When we first arrived at our new home from our cross country road trip, we were living an extremely minimalistic lifestyle while we waited for our belongings to arrive on the moving truck; I’m talking air mattresses, limited clothes, and super simple meals because not only did we not have our luxurious, decade-old pots and pans– we also didn’t have a working stove (the house was a bit of a fixer upper).

It was an interesting 2 weeks. Minimalism can definitely get your creative juices flowing and teach you to enjoy the simpler things – like healthy breakfast toast.

I didn’t have a stove, but I *did* have an air-fryer that I traveled 3,000 miles across the country with in our trunk (because, that is how much we live ours. I mean it you guys… air-fyers are life changing).

If you don’t have an airfryer– definitely check it out here!

During my time as Top-Airfryer-Chef, I learned could make toast in just 3 minutes! I remembered that my favorite coffee shop in NJ, ironically named, California Cold Co, had a menu of “Fancy Toast” that were incredible and healthier than boring old cereal. And so “Fancy toast” became my new California-mom specialty.

Tip: I discovered Dave’s Killer Bread through the coffee shop I mentioned. I find it really makes this breakfast feel extra hearty and healthy. We love the the 21 grain bread.

We came up with all sorts of yummy breakfast ideas with toast that continue to be family favorites, so I thought I would share a few with you guys because 3 minute healthy breakfasts on crazy school day mornings is priceless!

Our Favorite Fancy Breakfast Toast Ideas

The VSCO Girl Breakfast

(The toast formally known simply as peanut butter and banana toast, but after seeing the VSCO girl trend online, I’ve learned it’s a VSCO girl favorite. Who knew? … sksksksksk)

  • Toast
  • Peanut butter (although, we prefer Justin’s almond butter. Yes, specifically Justin’s because we learned the hard way that all almond butter is not created equal, friends.)
  • Sliced bananas
  • Honey drizzle (optional)

French Toast-Fancy Toast

  • Toast
  • Cream Cheese
  • Sliced bananas (optional)
  • Honey drizzle
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon and powdered sugar

Italian “Cannoli” Breakfast Toast

  • Toast
  • Low-fat ricotta mixed with a drop of vanilla extract & salt
  • Topped with mini chocolate chips
  • Drizzle Honey (optional)
  • Sprinkle of powder sugar

Spicy Avocado Toast

  • Toast
  • Smashed up Avocado (shout out to this must-have all-in-one Avocado tool I snagged on Amazon!)
  • Red Pepper flakes
  • Sprinkle of parmesan cheese
  • Salt and Pepper
If you love Avocados like we do… trust me, you need this.

Sweet and Savory Strawberry

  • Toast
  • Low fat Ricotta Cheese
  • Sliced strawberries
  • Salt
  • Balsamic drizzle

Strawberry Shortcake Toast

  • Toast
  • Cream cheese whipped with a drop of vanilla
  • Sliced strawberries
  • Sprinkle of powder sugar

Fruit De Jour Breakfast Toast

Breakfast Ideas with Toast
Keep’n it real right here with a paper plate just days after we moved in…
  • Toast
  • Cream cheese
  • Your favorite sliced fruit
  • Sprinkle of Coconut

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Feed Your Addiction: Super Easy Coconut Banana French Toast

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We are all still in the midst of our turkey-hangover, I know. I’m sitting here pondering how I will work off the Thanksgiving pounds before the holiday celebrations begin…um, next week (totally do-able. Plenty of time! ha!)

But no matter how stuffed we are, there’s always room for a lil rise and shine french toast, yeah? ….For the kids 😉

When it comes to all-day-breakfast foods, pancakes often reigns king, but, this house? French Toast is where it’s at– breakfast, dinner and ALWAYS brunch.

So with National French Toast day coming up (Nov.28), I thought I would share a yummy coconut banana french toast recipe hat landed in my inbox recently because–

1. It’s a quick and easy breakfast– just the way cooking should be because… time. Am I right?

and

2. It includes all of my personal faves– french toast, bananas and coconut

And well, let’s be honest, we are so over our turkey leftovers.

So go on with your bad self and feed that french toast addiction, my friends!

Enjoy!

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Easy-Peasy Coconut Banana French Toast

Servings: 6

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12+ slices bread
  • 2 T Carrington Farms Coconut Oil

Directions:

  • Heat griddle and brush with coconut oil.
  • Blend all ingredients except bread in a blender until smooth.
  • Pour into a shallow dish.
  • Submerge each bread slice in mixture and place on griddle.
  • Cook till golden brown, then flip over to cook other side.
  • Serve with maple syrup & optional shredded coconut.

Easy Holiday Appetizer Idea: Sweet And Savory Cranberry Bruschetta

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Cranberry Bruschetta

Every year it seems the holidays creep up out of nowhere– it’s almost cliché, I know– but this year feels like an outright sneak attack– just me?

As we all finalize our turkey day menu, one of the things that is surely on everyone’s list is appetizers – because is there anything more crowd pleasing than munchie hors d’oeuvre goodness? I think not.

Apps are hands down my favorite course of every holiday get together.

Seriously.

I would trade in my heaping plate of sliced turkey and stuffing to sit down to a dinner table filled with dips and a variety of bite size noshables –(totally ™-ing that, btw!)

But the struggle to switch it up and find new, easy, make-and-take appetizers that will be a crowd pleaser– is REAL!

So because I know the nightmare of the last minute panic that ends in fighting crowds at the grocery store– just to grab the ingredients to your go-to spinach dip… again… I wanted to share this recipe for a great holiday twist on a classic fave.

If you and your peeps love yummy sweet and savory bites, they will gobble this right up (pun totally intended).

I think we can all agree the perfect app should be 4 things: Easy to make, easy to transport, mess free and delish.

This Cranberry Bruschetta is all of those things!

cranberry bruschetta for holidayIngredients:

  • 1 loaf of baguette, cut into ½ inch slices
  • 8oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup of orange juice, pulp free
  • ¼ cup of water
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 12oz package of fresh cranberries, rinsed and stems removed
  • Pint of fresh raspberries
  • Fresh basil, torn to garnish

  ( Makes approx. 24-30 crostini bites ) dsc_0655

Instructions:

  1. In a large pan, bring water, orange juice and sugar to a boil. Add in cranberries and cinnamon, continue to boil for 5-7 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Once cranberries have all opened, remove from heat and chill covered for three hours. (Sauce will thicken.
  2. On each slice of baguette, spread ½ to 1 teaspoon of cream cheese. Layer with ½ teaspoon of cranberry. Top with a raspberry and basil.cranberry bruschetta for holiday appetizer

Pin it and try it out later!cranberry-bruschetta-crostini

10-Minute No-Bake Snickers Cake + 100 Years Of Pyrex

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Sponsored by: Pyrex®, a World Kitchen brand

Time is a funny thing. It it a constant game of speed up, slow down.

One day I am mentally pep-talking myself through Avery’s toddler mayhem, assuring myself I’ve been here before and there is light at the end of this toddler tunnel– and the next, I am pulling out my Pyrex measuring cups and baking dishes, fulfilling birthday cake requests for my oldest’s TENTH birthday and wondering where I can find the pause button.

We headed to my Mother’s house this weekend for an early “double digit” celebration with this ooey gooey Snickers ice-cream cake that you guys are going to L-O-V-E, not only because it is incredibly delish, but because it literally takes 10 minutes to create!

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Are you drooling?

Wait til’ you see how easy it was to make.

But first, can we talk about how silly-excited I was to use my new Pyrex 3-Qt Portable Bag to transport this sweet treat?

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no bake cake pyrex

Is it perfect or what??

It’s part of a limited edition vintage-inspired collection celebrating Pyrex’s 100th anniversary – and comes with an icepack that tucks into an inside sleeve, so it’s perfect for baked dishes as well as yummy cold make-and-takes like this one.

Pyrex glassware is a kitchen staple that I guard with my life because cooking/baking without it just isn’t the same.

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So while we raise our glasses and indulge in lots of cake to celebrate our son’s “double digit milestone” and our decade of parenting (OMG!), lets all raise our (measuring) glasses to toast this kitchen icon to an even brighter future filled with lots of delicious meals and sweet treats!

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No-Bake Ice Cream Cake

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Ingredients:

  • 8-16 pre-wrapped ice cream sandwiches (depending on if you are doing a double layered cake)
  • 1 large container of cool whip
  • Hot fudge
  • Caramel sauce
  • 4 Full sized Snickers chopped

Directions:

  • Layer ice cream sandwiches
  • Spread Cool-whip on top of sandwiches
  • Top with chopped Snickers pieces
  • Drizzle hot hot fudge and caramel sauce to your heart’s desire!

You guys, it literally takes 10 minutes to make!

And you can change it up with different flavor ice cream sandwiches, candies, etc.

Love it? Pin it!

EASY No Bake Snickers Ice cream Cake

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Easy And Delicious Appetizer Idea: Pull Apart Pepperoni Bread

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The other day when we went to my mother’s house for dinner, she made this super delish Pepperoni Pull Apart Bread  that I practically inhaled (read: the baby made me do it!).

I apologize for the lighting in this picture, the lighting in my mother’s house always throws yellow. But even with the yellow hue…. are you not drooling?

I posted about it’s deliciousness on instagram and immediately people were asking for the recipe.

My Mom found the recipe on Facebook, and from what I can tell, I believe it may have originated from one of my blog-friends, Karen at In the Kitchen With KP!

I love when my worlds collide.

Karen, whom I met in San Diego while attending BlogHer 2 years ago (3 years ago?) is always whipping up something drool-worthy. Between her blog and her instagram pics this lady has a way of always making me hungry!

I know we are always looking for fresh, new appetizer ideas when getting together with family and friends and this one is perfect for get togethers, holidays, as well as  Sunday Football noshing.

The Recipe And Tips:

You can find Karen’s recipe for the Pull Apart Pepperoni Bread here.

The two things I would add that I know my mom changed up a bit is this– 

1. PIZZERIA DOUGH IS THE BEST- If you can get pizza dough from your local pizzeria,  do it! It makes it taste even better.

2. ADD A LIGHT COATING OF FLOUR – After spraying the bunt pan, my mom added a light coating of flour to prevent it from sticking. She decided to do this because on her first round with just the spray, it still stuck… not that that got in anyone’s way of gobbling it up right from the pan– but if you are making this to look pretty for company, or to bring to a party,  you may want to make sure it doesn’t stick.

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