Monthly Archives: December 2013

Holiday Leftover Recipe Roundup

Posted on December 26, 2013 by swellkid recipes

You have a fridge full of leftovers.  If you are like me, you made extra food on purpose so there would be a fridge full of leftovers.  Don’t pass up the opportunity to make a batch of stock with your … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Bon Bons for Kids, Rum Pecan Bon Bons for Grown Ups

Posted on December 23, 2013 by swellkid recipes

  Here are two easy, quick, no-bake candies that make a bunch and please a crowd.  You can also make both of these vegan just by using a margarine like Earth Balance instead of butter. Peanut Butter Bon Bons have been … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Miracle: A Guest Blogger’s Incredible Cocktail

Posted on December 22, 2013 by swellkid recipes

Thank you Brennan for sharing this terrific recipe! When my friend Carrie (who happens to be the creator of this amazing blog) invited me to bring the signature cocktail for a dinner party, I knew that it couldn’t be just … Continue reading →

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Almond Apricot Amaretti

Posted on December 17, 2013 by swellkid recipes

Amaretti are traditional Italian cookies made with almonds, sugar, and egg whites.  If you buy amaretti they are usually quite crispy and crunchy.  These amaretti are soft and chewy on the inside and a bit crisp around the edges.  In … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gifts Roundup

Posted on December 12, 2013 by swellkid recipes

Here are my favorite gift ideas for the season.  The chewy chocolate ginger cookies I make every year without fail, and they freeze beautifully, so you could make them today. Just click on the links below the pictures for the … Continue reading →

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