Viral Snow Globe Cocktail

Photo: Instagram/cheesegal

Nothing says holidays like this. 

INGREDIENTS

• Rosemary Sprig

• Fresh cranberries

• Water

• Sparkling water or wine
  

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Fill the bottom of your cocktail glass with cranberries, then add your rosemary sprig. (I wedged mine in there with the cranberries). 

• Pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the glass, then set it into the freezer.

• When it’s frozen, pour in sparkling water or wine
  

You can find variations of this recipe online, but we liked this one from the Cheese Gal. We’re not trying to claim we came up with the recipe (we’re followers, not creators, when it comes to recipes). We’re simply sharing her excellent and delicious work.  

Brown Sugar Chocolate Chunk Shortbread

Photo: Martha Stewart/JustinWalker

Make one for you and one for a gift. Or save one for now and one for later.

Peanut Butter Blossoms

This week's Tailgate Treat is a combo of all things good in the world.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1/2 cup butter, softened

• 1 egg

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (you can substitute gluten-free baking flour)

• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• Additional granulated sugar

• About 36 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

• Heat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and egg with an electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with a spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder until dough forms.

• Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in additional granulated sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place them about 2 inches apart.

• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown. Immediately press 1 milk chocolate candy in the center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.

This could be one of my favorite things my mom makes. So basically, yes, I am blaming her for my love of a PB & chocolate combination.

Thanksgiving In A Blanket

Photo: Delish

All of the best things served up together.

Ingredients

• 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls

• 3/4 c. shredded roasted turkey

• 3/4 c. prepared stuffing

• 3/4 c. prepared mashed potatoes

• 1 c. cranberry sauce

• 1/4 c. prepared gravy, warmed (for serving)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out crescent rolls. Top with mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing and cranberries. (You’ll want just a small spoonful of each.) Roll up and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

3. Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with gravy for dunking.

The recipe is courtesy of Lauren Miyashiro at Delish. We’re not trying to claim we came up with it (we’re followers, not creators when it comes to recipes). We’re simply sharing her good work.

Roasted Green Beans Pack a Punch With Ginger, Garlic, and Chiles

PHOTO: Unsplash

Be prepared to impress with this simple, yet oh so sophisticated side this Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Bars

Too good to pass up.

Bar Ingredients

• 2 cups flour (see below for gluten free options)

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp pumpkin spice

• 2 cups sugar

• 1 cup chopped nuts

• 1 cup oil

• 4 eggs

• 1 16-ounce can of pumpkin

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine all ingredients and mix until blended.

3. Bake in lightly greased 10 x 15 baking sheet for 20 - 25 mins.

Frosting Ingredients

• 3 ounces of cream cheese

• 6 Tbsp margarine

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 1 Tbsp milk

1. Beat until smooth, more milk may be added if needed.

The recipe is straight from our co-founders’ family cookbook. Mom makes these and they certainly don’t last long as they’re so good. If they do last longer than 10 mins in your kitchen, make sure to refrigerate.

We have made these gluten free by using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free baking flour or Cup 4 Cup gluten free flour.

Apple Cider Margaritas

PHOTO: Erin Lives Whole

Between it getting darker earlier and being knee-deep in football season, you deserve a margarita. These Apple Cider Margs are just the ticket (to paradise).

French Onion Soup

While this recipe is a little bit of a time commitment, it's pretty easy and tastes as good as it smells when you're cooking it.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

• 4 onions, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 fresh thyme sprigs

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 cup red wine, about 1/2 bottle

• 3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour (use gluten free flour for gluten free option)

• 8 cups beef broth

• 1 baguette, sliced (use gluten free baguette for gluten free option)

• 1/2 pound grated Gruyere

Instructions

1. Melt the stick of butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and salt and pepper and cook until the onions are very soft and caramelized, about 25 minutes.

3. Add the wine, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the wine has evaporated and the onions are dry, which could take up to an hour. Stir every once in a while.

4. Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

5. Dust the onions with the flour and give them a stir. Turn the heat down to medium-low so the flour doesn't burn, and cook for 10 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.

6. Add the beef broth, bring the soup back to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.

7. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

For the bread:

1. When you're ready to eat, preheat the broiler. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle the slices with the Gruyere and broil until bubbly and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

1. Ladle the soup in bowls and float several of the Gruyere croutons on top.

2. Alternative method: Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with 2 slices of bread and top with cheese. Put the bowls into the oven to toast the bread and melt the cheese.

The original recipe is from Tyler Florence and as expected, Food Network features a plethora of his amazing recipes and this one.