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Valentine’s Popcorn

I love making fun and festive treats with each holiday. I made this Valentine’s Popcorn the other day and it is the perfect sweet and salty snack. Scroll down for my recipe.

Our family is popcorn obsessed!!! The boys love to add all different toppings and trying different flavor combinations. I added some melted white chocolate, conversation candy hearts and sprinkles to give it a Valentine’s flair. This Valentine’s Popcorn would also be really cute wrapped in little gift baggies and given as Valentine’s or for a Valentine’s party.

Valentine’s Popcorn

Ingredients:

1 bag popcorn popped
1 cup melted white chocolate
Valentine conversation candy hearts
Valentine’s sprinkles – I just bought these on Amazon

Directions:

Layer a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pour a bag of popped popcorn onto the baking sheet.
Melt 1 cup of white chocolate chips. I usually will do this in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stopping to stir until completely melted.
Using a spoon drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn.
Top with sprinkles and conversation candy hearts.
Let cool then break up and serve in a bowl.

For more Valentine Ideas check out:

Hot Cocoa Bomb Valentine Printable

Play Doh free Valentine Printable

Valentine's Popcorn

Valentine's popcorn that is the perfect combo of sweet and salty. Topped with melted chocolate, conversation hearts and Valentine sprinkles this is a fun holiday treat for home or your Valentine's Day party.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Course Snack

Ingredients

1 bag popcorn popped
1 cup white chocolate, melted
Valentine's conversation hearts
Valentine's sprinkles

Instructions

Layer a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pour a bag of popped popcorn onto the baking sheet.
Melt 1 cup of white chocolate chips. I usually will do this in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stopping to stir until completely melted.
Using a spoon drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn.
Top with sprinkles and conversation candy hearts.
Let cool then break up and serve in a bowl.

Keyword holiday recipes, Kids snacks, Valentines Day

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January 18, 2022 By Nicolle

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Quick and Easy Caprese Pasta

This quick and easy caprese pasta is perfect for when you need dinner on the table in a flash. Serve it with grilled chicken, or a tossed salad for a meatless or vegetarian meal. It’s also good served cold in the warmer months too! Scroll down for my recipe.

Quick and Easy Caprese Pasta

Ingredients:

1 box of pasta (I used orecchiette)
1 container of cherry tomatoes, rinsed and halved.
2 Tbsp pesto
1 container of mozzarella pearls, drained.
olive oil
salt/pepper
chopped fresh basil
balsamic glaze

Directions:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the tomatoes. Take a skillet, add some olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes, or until the sides are roasted.
Drain the pasta and add to a large bowl.
Add the tomatoes, mozzarella.
Stir in pesto until combined.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with some chopped basil, salt and pepper.
Serve warm or chilled.

Quick and Easy Caprese Pasta

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Cook Time 15 mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Servings 5

Ingredients

1 box pasta I used orecchiette
1 container cherry tomatoes rinsed and halved
2 Tbsp pesto
1 container mozzarella pearls drained
olive oil
salt/pepper
fresh basil chopped
balsamic glaze to taste

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the tomatoes. Take a skillet, add some olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes, or until the sides are roasted.
Drain the pasta and add to a large bowl.
Add the tomatoes, mozzarella.
Stir in pesto until combined.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with some chopped basil, salt and pepper.
Serve warm or chilled.

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January 9, 2022 By Nicolle

1 In Christmas/ food

Dairy Free Chocolate Hazelnut Liqueur

I recently whipped up this recipe as I needed a dairy free chocolate hazelnut liqueur for my Christmas truffle recipe.

This tastes delish in a glass over ice as a dessert nightcap or drink warm for a boozy chocolate hazelnut hot cocoa. (It’s also really good in a nice mug of coffee too!) The best part is this recipe is dairy free so it’s perfect if you can’t have dairy, are plant-based or vegan.

Dairy Free Chocolate Hazelnut Liqueur

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups dairy free hazelnut spread
1 cup vegan chocolate chips
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups dairy free cream (I used Oatly.)
1 1/2 cups vodka

Directions:

In a pot, pour the chocolate chips, hazelnut spread, cream and sugar.
Heat and whisk often until completely melted and combined.
Whisk in the vodka.
Pour in a mug and drink warm for a boozy hot chocolate. Or allow to cool and pour into a glass bottle. Keep chilled and shake well before using. Works well in coffee or as an after dinner dessert drink.

Click here for my chocolate truffle recipe using this chocolate hazelnut liqueur.

Dairy Free Chocolate Hazelnut Liqueur

This dairy free chocolate hazelnut liqueur is the perfect holiday recipe! Enjoy warm as an adult hot chocolate or serve chilled over ice as an after dinner dessert drink. It's also a great addition in my chocolate truffle recipe!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Course Dessert, Drinks

Servings 1 bottle

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dairy free hazelnut spread
1 cup vegan chocolate chips
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups dairy free creamer
1 1/2 cups vodka

Instructions

In a pot, pour the chocolate chips, hazelnut spread, cream and sugar.
Heat and whisk often until completely melted and combined.
Whisk in the vodka.
Pour in a mug and drink warm for a boozy hot chocolate. Or allow to cool and pour into a glass bottle. Keep chilled and shake well before using. Works well in coffee or as an after dinner dessert drink.

Keyword cocktails, dairy free, holiday recipes, vegan

For more holiday recipes check out

My Peppermint Espresso Martini

My Homemade Irish Cream

Boozy Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

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November 30, 2021 By Nicolle

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Boozy Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles and more Christmas Cookie Recipes

Today I’m sharing my Boozy Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles and more Christmas cookie recipes from some of my friends. (Be sure to follow over on my Instagram too!) My favorite Christmas memory is for sure holiday baking and all the Christmas cookies. My mom used to do a cookie swap every year with her girlfriends. She would make a bunch of cookies ahead of time and pop them in the freezer. My sisters and I knew where they were and we’d go down and sneak some when no one was looking. One year, my mom went to go to her cookie swap and all the cookies were gone! She had to make over 6 dozen cookies last minute, needless to say she wasn’t happy but we laugh about it now.

These chocolate hazelnut truffles are dairy free and made with my homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Liqueur. They’re super rich and decadent and make great homemade gifts too!

Scroll down for my printable recipe and be sure to check out the other Christmas cookie recipes from my friends!

Boozy Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

Click here for my homemade chocolate hazelnut liqueur that you can make ahead of time!

Boozy Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

These boozy chocolate hazelnut truffles are made with my homemade chocoloate hazelnut liqueur. They are super rich and decadent and also makes great gifts for people throughout the holidays as well! This is a dairy free recipe so perfect if you are vegan or plant-based.

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4 hrs

Course Dessert

Servings 2 dozen truffles

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vegan chocolate chips
2 1/3 cups vegan butter
1/2 cup my homemade chocolate hazelnut liqueur (you can also omit)
1/4 cup soft silken tofu
confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, chopped nuts, chopped candy canes (option for rolling the truffles in)

Instructions

In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Heat on 30 second intervals, stopping to mix well in between, continue until completely melted.
Once melted, pour in the liqueur, stirring well.
Add in the tofu and blend using an immersion blender.
Pop in the fridge for about 3 hours so that it can thicken up and solidify.
Once the mixture is firm, take out of the refrigerator and start rolling into balls.
Prepare a few bowls of chopped candy canes, chopped nuts, powdered sugar, cocoa powder or whatever you choose for topping your truffles.
Roll your chocolate truffles into the toppings.
Store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to serve. Once serving, serve chilled as they become soft at room temp.