In this classic version of pesto, the basil leaves are blanched in boiling water, then quickly shocked in ice water, to give the sauce a brilliant green hue and to reduce any bitterness.
Eggnog is one of those polarizing ingredients that people tend to either hate with all their might or love with all their heart. Personally, I look forward to the reappearance of eggnog during the holidays all year long. In fact,
I love brownies. I love cheesecake. It's no surprise these Black and White Cheesecake Squares called out to me when I saw them in Martha Stewart's magazine. I've tried cheesecake brownies in the past and haven't loved them, mostly because
MAKE AHEAD: The dough needs to be refrigerated for about 1 hour. The cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for about 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP-STUFFED MUSHROOMS I have to say this is one of the biggest hits I've had...soooo good. Everybody loves spinach dip and everybody loves stuffed mushrooms
These layers of sweet potato cake with marshmallowy meringue icing in between and a topping of praline and candied pecans will make a spectacular finish to any feast.
