Merry Christmas, friends! Since I can’t exactly send you all a Christmas card, I thought I would share it here 🙂 This year has been a doozie for my little family! Lots of crazy-awesome-ridiculous things happened in 2013 including: adding another member to our family, remodeling our kitchen and publishing my ebook all at the same time {!!!} while still somehow staying sane….I think.
We are so grateful for all you loyal readers. You are so supportive and make me want to keep blogging and developing recipes. I love talking with you all on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and all the other forms of social media I have. Keep those comments coming!
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Brianne Reardon
December 23, 2013 at 11:23 amTaco Pasta! It’s so fast, easy, and oh so yummy!
Michelle Howell
December 23, 2013 at 11:24 amOh, wow… so hard to choose but I must say that the slow-cooker tri-tips dish is a favorite for my sons but their REAL favorite is the Untraditional Pasta Carbonara. That one is always a quick go-to for us – always have the ingredients on hand. I am adding your Eggnog Cream Pie to our Christmas dinner menu. Thank you for sharing life and recipes with us!
Michelle Brock
December 23, 2013 at 11:25 amI just made the soft & chewy gingerbread bars, and they are divine! Huge hit with my little family! Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes with us all!
Windy P.
December 23, 2013 at 11:26 amYour lasagna skillet was easy and yummy!
Priscilla
December 23, 2013 at 11:26 amI made your Cinnabons just a few days ago, they were a hit so I’m going to make them again for company this Christmas morning!
Anna
December 23, 2013 at 11:28 amI LOVE your fish taco recipe!
Adam
December 23, 2013 at 11:28 amLove your lemon crinkle cookies
Kelly
December 23, 2013 at 11:29 amTex Mex Chicken White Cheddar Spaghetti
Mrs. Milton
December 23, 2013 at 11:29 amEasy Homemade Breakfast Sausage.
Tina G
December 23, 2013 at 11:30 amThe Egg Nog Pull Apart Bread is awesome! I used pre-made dough due to my laziness, and it still rocked!
Sarah
December 23, 2013 at 11:32 amYour cinnamon rolls!!
Em Robin
December 23, 2013 at 11:35 amYour balsamic brussel sprouts–to die for!
Tiphanie W.
December 23, 2013 at 11:36 amMan, this is a hard one…. but, I love your roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze… that’s the only way I can eat them!
Inez
December 23, 2013 at 11:36 amBy far, your cinnamon rolls!
Lesley L
December 23, 2013 at 11:37 amCinnamon Rolls!
Kimberley H
December 23, 2013 at 11:38 amMerry Christmas! and thanks! I ‘d have to say your Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls!
Candy Davis
December 23, 2013 at 11:38 amBrown butter Alfredo pasta! SOOOO yummy! Merry Christmas!
Sharon Cummins
December 23, 2013 at 11:40 amI loved the Cinnabon cinnamon rolls and they were a Hugh hit but I was thrilled to see Gluten free recipes. My daughter in law requires it and I am always looking for tasty gluten free items I really need the I pad but I think the cookbook would be so awesome. Merry Christmas to you and your family. And thanks for sharing your great recipes
DeniseG
December 23, 2013 at 11:41 amWe love the shrimp and grits. Very easy and delicious.
Kathy Gonzales
December 23, 2013 at 11:42 amThe southwest chicken casserole !
Tara
December 23, 2013 at 11:43 amI just pinned the soft glazed pumpkin sugar cookies and i’m going to buy pumpkin today…so i’m thinking they will be my favourite recipe! You have a lot of yummy looking baked foods i have to try.
Denise Mcgivern
December 23, 2013 at 11:45 amI have your Sweet Corn and Sausage chowder in the crockpot! wonderful warm chowder is best on cold winter days!!
Jennifer
December 23, 2013 at 11:46 amI love all of your recipes but I’ll go with the one I’m making RIGHT NOW (literally!) – your cinnamon cinnamon rolls! Making for Christmas morning 🙂
Dee
December 23, 2013 at 11:46 amCandy cane crinkles!!!
Deb Freeston
December 23, 2013 at 11:47 amWe love your Bang Bang Chicken recipe! Merry Christmas!!
Shelby
December 23, 2013 at 11:47 amYour peanut butter pie cake! It’s soo good!
Holly
December 23, 2013 at 11:47 amThe double-stuffed butternut squash (http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/double-stuffed-butternut-squash/) was one of my all-time favorites from your site. So delicious!
Lynn Finley
December 23, 2013 at 11:49 amBlueberry almond scones. Yummy. It will be breakfast for Christmas morn this year. Love love love them
Jacki
December 23, 2013 at 11:50 amYour Cinnabon clone recipe! Actually it’s cued up for tomorrow 🙂
Cindy May
December 23, 2013 at 11:51 amCandy cane crinkles. Making them again today!
Sherry hill
December 23, 2013 at 11:52 amI just started following you but I can’t wait to make some of your recipes! They all look fantastic!
Brenda
December 23, 2013 at 11:55 amWe love the browned butter Alfredo. I like to add chicken and broccoli with the pasta. So yummy! Love your site! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Jenna
December 23, 2013 at 11:57 amGingerbread cookie dough fudge. I’m a sucker for fudge.
I can’t wait to try your gingerbread bars with cream cheese. Mmmmm!
joanne gentry
December 23, 2013 at 11:58 amMy favorite and a favorite of my husband’s is the gingerdoodle cookie. They are just perfect for his coffee time at work!
Have a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Thank you for all your hard work this year, it is appreciated!
Sara Michelotti
December 23, 2013 at 12:01 pmI made an egg nog cookie recipe that was published just a little bit ago. It was pretty darn tasty!
Leah Kile
December 23, 2013 at 12:02 pmPeppermint cookies. I have not been following you very long. But really like what I see. And did love the cookies.
Diane Capanna
December 23, 2013 at 12:06 pmWe absolutely love your Hot and Cheesy Jalapeno Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl. And your chocolate frosting…. yummmm to them both!
Sarah S
December 23, 2013 at 12:08 pmI just recently tried the Cinnamon Toast Crust French Toast and it was awesome!
Ashley O.
December 23, 2013 at 12:09 pmsoft & chewy gingerbread bars!
I cant wait to make them again, yummm!
Michelle D.
December 23, 2013 at 12:10 pmEgg Nog Pull Apart Bread
Ashlee Wenzel
December 23, 2013 at 12:11 pmYour Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls! Merry Merry Christmas!
Lauren G
December 23, 2013 at 12:12 pmI love love you’re sea salt & caramel filled brownie cookies!!
Kathy Wilson
December 23, 2013 at 12:14 pmEnchilada Stuffed Mushrooms! They are awesome and my family loves them…..
krissyw
December 23, 2013 at 12:14 pmI have made quite a few I love, but my favorite so far is your lemon cream pie!!!! Merry Christmas
Stephanie Wynder
December 23, 2013 at 12:15 pmI love the slow-cooked tri tips with gravy recipe, but my family’s favorite would have to be the cheesy garlic breadsticks – I saw the recipe on Pinterest and found your blog from that recipe!
JOE NAMIE
December 23, 2013 at 12:15 pmThe IPAD would be nice, but your book even better. Thanks for the wonderful recipes.
Heather Moore
December 23, 2013 at 12:15 pmSpinach artichoke dip! 🙂 yum
Meghan Finley
December 23, 2013 at 12:15 pmThis is my favorite and what I’m making for Christmas again this year!
https://laurenandgordon.net/egg-nog-breakfast-bread-pudding-with-cinnamon-whipped-cream/
Deborah S
December 23, 2013 at 12:15 pmLOVE the mushroom risotto!
Starlia Crossland
December 23, 2013 at 12:15 pmI tried your Make Ahead Brown Rice for the Freezer and several others. Going to be making some of your cookies tonight! Thank you, for all the work you put into it and sharing it with all of us. 😀