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Blackberry Brie Bites

These Blackberry Brie Bites are an easy appetizer to share at parties. Melted cheese, blackberry jelly, and fresh blackberries make these little crescent cups an amazing snack. I suggest making them ASAP!

ZOOM! Did you hear that? That was the year passing you by. Is anyone else in awe that this year is coming to an end in only a few more days? It has been a great year for our family.

We are still enjoying living life in sunny Florida. This fall our kids started at a new private school and have done very well connecting with new friends. It makes a mama's heart happy when the kiddos are happy too.

Making and photographing recipes is still something that I enjoy very much. Thank you to all my amazing readers who take the time to read our stories and to make our recipes. Your comments and emails definitely keep me going strong!!!

That and the stack of recipe notes I have piled up on my desk. I hope you are ready for more delicious desserts and more healthy lean and green dinners in the new year. I know I'm ready for it!

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Pineapple Orange Punch Recipe

This Pineapple Orange Punch is a delicious and refreshing fruit drink that you can serve for any party or event. Fresh berries, fruit juice, and Sprite makes this a delicious kid-friendly party drink.

A clear mug filled with pineapple punch and floating berries and served with red striped straw and orange slice

Cool off on a hot summer day with this easy fruit punch. A glass of this pineapple orange juice punch will make you feel like you are relaxing in the tropics.

Fresh drinks are the perfect way to cool off during the hot months. Cherry lemonade has always been one of my favorites but now this fruit punch is at the top of the list. It is also a great punch recipe to make for parties and barbecues.

What I love about this recipe is that it can be made ahead of time. Right before you serve it, pour in the Sprite to make it fizzy.

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Merry Christmas 2018

We want to wish each and every one of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you so much for being part of the BruCrew this year.

We are so thankful for your continued support as we share dinners, desserts, and life stories with you each week. None of this would be possible without you! Thank you for being here each time we post. It really means so much to us!!! I truly puffy heart love you all! [Read more...]

Eggnog Cream Pie

This creamy and sweet Eggnog Pie is delicious when served with a big swirl of homemade eggnog whipped cream. It's the perfect dessert for the holidays.

Love eggnog? You need to try this no bake eggnog pie, eggnog muffins, and these eggnog cupcakes.

A white plate with a slice of eggnog cream pie topped with eggnog whipped cream

Every year around this time I realize that I have made and photographed way too many holiday desserts. There are only so many days after Thanksgiving to be able to share Christmas desserts.

But I still go crazy in our kitchen making cookies, fudge and candy, snack mixes, and pies that I think would be great for this time of year. Then I look at my calendar and the available time I have to work on editing and writing, and I realize that all of these treats just aren't going to happen.

This eggnog cream pie is one of those desserts. I actually made this recipe last year, but I never got around to sharing it because I ran out of time. Well, that and I actually didn't like the photos that I took last year.

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Peanut Butter Reindeer

Get ready for smiles and giggles when you add these Peanut Butter Reindeer to your Christmas cookie tray. Sweet little peanut butter balls dressed up like holiday reindeer always make everyone smile.

Do you have one particular treat or dessert that you make for every single holiday? For us, that treat would be these easy Peanut Butter Balls. Our boys ask for them all the time.

Over the years, I have started to get creative with each season and give them a new look. I've done bunnies and chicks for Easter, zombie eyeballs and monsters for Halloween, and Reese's trees for Christmas

Since Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is one of my favorite childhood movies, I went with a cute little reindeer version this week.

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Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

You can have a batch of this Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark in your hands in about 10 minutes. It's the perfect quick and easy holiday candy to make and give away to everyone who loves sweet and salty desserts.

I love making lots of different kinds of fudge and candy and popcorn at this time of year. They are such fun treats to package up and give away. I love finding cute little boxes and bags that I can add fun ribbons and stickers to.

What are your favorite treats to make for parties and packages? Do you make lots of cookies to send to family and friends? These Christmas blondies or mint grinch popcorn are a couple great ideas!

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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

The sweet layers in this Hot Chocolate Cheesecake will have you asking for another slice. A fudgy brownie crust and no bake hot cocoa mousse creates a stunning and delicious dessert that will be the star of every holiday party.

A slice of hot cocoa cheesecake with a brownie crust on a plate.

Brownie cakes are one of my favorite desserts to make. Actually, I think layered desserts are my favorite thing to make. Something about different layers of textures and colors makes me so happy.

A few years ago, I made this hot chocolate dip, and it was super popular online after just a few days. I get it, though. That sweet creamy dip is pretty impressive with cookies, crackers, and fruit.

A few weeks ago, I decided to combine that dip with this thin mint cheesecake. Yup, best idea ever!

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Mint Brownie Swirl Fudge

A pan of this Mint Brownie Swirl Fudge is the perfect addition to your holiday treat trays. Swirls of white chocolate and mint in every bite will have you grabbing another square in a hurry.

So this morning I stepped on the scale after a week of non-stop holiday cookie and sweets eating. Oh fudge!!!

Those were not the numbers I was hoping to see. And we still have the rest of the holidays to get through. It's probably time to slow down on the cookies, the White Chocolate Peppermint Oreo Cake, and the Peppermint Oreo Bark consumption.

I did say slow down, not stop if you noticed. I have tried the whole "not eat sugar thing" before, and it has never lasted very long.

So, I'm going to limit myself...severely limit mind you! I may even try to take the tiniest mouse bites instead of an entire piece. LOL! Like that's going to happen.

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Rustic Wood Ornaments

These homemade Rustic Wood Ornaments are a fun and crafty project that you can make and hang on your Christmas tree this year.

A few weeks ago I opened my email to find a message from a company that sells different and random things throughout the year. Their main sale of the day caught my eye, so I clicked through and started looking through all the holiday projects and decor they were offering this year.

These little wood ornaments were one of the things that I was seriously considering buying. Well, until I saw the price tag. Each one was $5 a piece!!!

Now I understand that there are some people that are totally willing to pay any price for something that they love. Sometimes I even fall into that category.

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Decorating Store Bought Cookies

Decorating Store Bought Cookies is easy when you use melted chocolate and sprinkles to add a fun and festive flair. You will be the hit of the holiday parties when you show up with this plate of cookies, all without turning on your oven.

An overhead shot of a white plate full of Decorated Store Bought Cookies.

There is something so fun about holiday cookies. It doesn't matter if they are homemade or straight out of the store packaging. I love them all.

One of the hot trending food items right now are charcuterie boards. These boards usually consist of meats, cheese, nuts, and fruit arranged in a random pattern. I figured it would be fun to put together a plate full of easy holiday cookies and candies in a similar pattern.

Seriously! Look how fun and pretty this plate of cookies is. And you know the best part? You don't need to spend hours in the kitchen baking anything.

It's amazing what you can do with grocery store cookies and some creative and easy decorating tricks.

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