WELCOME TO YOUR CHRISTMAS COOKING ERA
A little merry.
A lot of
made by you.
Something warm from the oven. Something sweet to give. A table you can’t wait to gather around.
Let’s make a little Christmas magic. ♡
A LITTLE SOMETHING BEFORE THE SWEETS
First, something savory.
An edible wreath, little pastry bites, and golden twists for the table.
A caprese wreath for your Christmas table.
Tomatoes, mozzarella and basil become a cheerful red, white and green wreath. It is a simple salad with a little holiday imagination.
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Cranberry-brie bites for the first happy handful.
Crisp ready-made phyllo cups, soft brie and a spoonful of cranberry sauce make small festive bites without a complicated pastry project.
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Golden cheese twists for your Christmas nibble plate.
One sheet of puff pastry, a little cheese and a few twists make a savory project that feels special without requiring homemade dough.
Read the postTHE CHRISTMAS TREAT CLUB
Tiny projects.
Very merry results.
Choose one, make a few practice pieces, and give yours a little personality.
Pretzel Christmas trees with wonderfully wonky branches.
Pipe green candy coating over pretzel-stick trunks, add a few sprinkles, and make a tiny forest for your holiday treat plate.
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Reindeer cookies, red noses and all.
Chocolate-dipped sandwich cookies become little reindeer with pretzel antlers, candy eyes and one very cheerful red nose.
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Melted snowman bark: the mess is the design.
A creamy-white candy bark with little chocolate eyes, orange noses and pretzel arms. Irregular edges are warmly encouraged.
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Swirled peppermint bark for a small Christmas win.
An easy chocolate-and-peppermint treat with a simple swirl, a gentle crunch and no need for matching pieces.
Read the postChocolate-dipped shortbread, with permission to buy the biscuits.
A simple Christmas treat or edible gift made with shortbread fingers, melted chocolate and one pretty finishing touch.
Read the postLESS LIST-MAKING. MORE MERRY-MAKING.
A little plan
for your treats.
Choose sweet projects, combine their ingredients, and print a shopping list before you begin.
GOOD FOOD. YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE.
Make a little
occasion of it.
A cozy afternoon, a thoughtful box, or a slow Christmas breakfast.
Christmas brunch, with room to enjoy Christmas.
A cheerful waffle-and-fruit brunch for six, with bought shortcuts, a simple setup order and optional savory extras.
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A cozy hot-chocolate bar without buying a whole new kitchen.
A small setup for six with sensible quantities, three toppings, easy serving and a warm welcome. Ordinary mugs are absolutely invited.
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A cookie-decorating party with sprinkles, shortcuts and zero judging.
An easy plan for six friends: baked cookies, three decorating choices, a relaxed hour together and little boxes to take home.
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Little treat boxes that feel thoughtful, not expensive.
Choose two easy treats, pack them neatly, add useful ingredient and storage notes, and turn a small batch into a lovely local gift.
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A holiday movie night with snacks worth staying in for.
A relaxed snack plan for four adults: something salty, something fresh, one little sweet and a cozy drink. No elaborate snack board required.
Read the postTHE BEST PART IS MAKING IT YOURS
Your tree can lean.
Your people will still smile.
Original practice recipes are labeled when they haven’t been independently kitchen-tested. Read the full method and ingredient notes before you begin. Our illustrations are inspiration for your own lovely version.
A little permission to be imperfect ↗