Monthly Archives: December 2014

Cocktail Party!

Posted on December 30, 2014 by swellkid recipes

This is the perfect week for a cocktail party.  There are just a few days left before you make your clean-living New Year’s resolution, so now is your chance to live it up! I like to have one or two … Continue reading →

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Prime Rib

Posted on December 23, 2014 by swellkid recipes

Every year I like to try a new special recipe that I’ve never done before.  Last year it was a crown roast of pork.  This year it was a spectacular prime rib.  Prime rib is also called a standing rib … Continue reading →

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Almond Apricot Amaretti

Posted on December 18, 2014 by swellkid recipes

Hands down, my family’s favorite holiday cookie! 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 … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gifts Roundup

Posted on December 7, 2014 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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