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Four stacks of golden Amish White Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookies piled on a blue plate with some cinnamon sticks crossed alongside, sitting on a pale blue striped cloth on a splattered dark gray background © 2025 Jane Bonacci, The Heritage Cook.

Amish White Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookies (GF)

Amish White Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookies are a close cousin to regular snickerdoodles with the same cinnamon/sugar coating we all adore. What sets them apart is they are a bit chewier…

Kir Royale Champagne Cocktails (GF)

I can’t think of anything more fun and festive than a Kir Royale Champagne Cocktail, the drink I order whenever I am enjoying a special moment in life. And of…

A slice of Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Frosting on a white plate with ridges at the edges and topped with green, red and white sprinkles with mini gingerbread men cookies, sitting on a festive holiday plaid patterned cloth and two red cloths with the phrases “ho ho ho” and “fa la la” stitched on them ©2025 Jane Bonacci, The Heritage Cook.

Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Frosting (GF)

Gingerbread and chocolate are two of the most popular flavors for the holiday season and today’s Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Frosting will be your new go-to recipe!

Garlic mashed potatoes lining a red bowl and topped with Red Wine Braised Short Ribs and carrots, in front of festive candles and Christmas decorations with holiday place mats © 2025 Jane Bonacci, The Heritage Cook.

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs (GF)

Today’s Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect fall and winter meal. Warm and filling, this is comfort food at its best. And like many…