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Spiced Cranberry Hot Toddy

This cinnamon sugar focaccia is soft, bubbly, and layered with buttery cinnamon sugar and finished with a bourbon cream cheese glaze for the perfect sweet breakfast focaccia. It has all the flavors of cinnamon rolls in an easy, shareable focaccia-style bake. Ideal for holiday mornings, brunch, or make-ahead breakfasts. Includes step-by-step dough instructions and glaze options.

Cinnamon Sugar Focaccia with Bourbon Cream Cheese Glaze

Assorted dried orange slices and cinnamon dough ornaments are arranged on a red and green plaid cloth. The ornaments are cut into shapes like trees, stars, hearts, and candy canes. Each ornament has a hole punched near the top and is tied with green string. Bay leaves, evergreen sprigs, and a pair of silver scissors are also included in the scene.

Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

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Homemade Chocolate Covered Nuts

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Katie’s Notebook

45 Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas is coming up fast, and if you love homemade gifts, I’ve got you covered! From edible treats like cookies, candies, and jarred mixes to simple DIY bath and body ideas and fun Christmas crafts the whole family can make together.

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A platter of rosemary roast beef eye of round sits on a red felt trivet, surrounded by fresh rosemary sprigs. The roast is partially sliced, revealing a pink, medium-rare center with a browned crust. Next to the slices is a small bowl of creamy horseradish sauce sprinkled with herbs. Two glasses of red wine and a wine bottle are in the background, creating an elegant holiday dinner setting.

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Good Life Eats is where I share trusted, flavorful recipes that are made to be cooked, shared, & loved, time and time again.

My name is Katie Kick and I believe that eating well is at the heart of living the good life.

I’m passionate about creating delicious, beautiful, and approachable food that brings people together. I love discovering new flavors, exploring new places, and sharing the joy of cooking with others.

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    • Appetizers and SnacksIf you are looking for a great appetizer to make you the hit of your next party, family gathering or weekend event, this is the category for you. From Ultimate Easy Nachos to Cucumber Feta Rolls or Marinated Olives find the perfect appetizer that will have your toughest critics asking for seconds!
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    • Breakfast and BrunchCooking up a big breakfast or brunch? Try these tried and true savory breakfast recipes like Chorizo Spinach Egg Scramble, How to Bake Bacon, and Make Ahead Mini Ham and Spinach Breakfast Pies. For something sweet, kids love Homemade Pop Tarts with Cream Cheese Filling or Caramel Topped Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread.
    • DessertSatisfy your sweet tooth with one of our favorite dessert recipes! From Easy Homemade Brownies to Strawberry Fool or Easy Pumpkin Pudding you will find something good to satisfy your need for sweet as you browse the dessert category below!
    • DrinksLooking for a yummy drink recipe? Or maybe you’re looking for tips to drink more water! I have lots of different drink ideas to choose from here, from juice recipes, to smoothies, to cocktails! Some of the most popular recipes are Cherry Limeade Slushies, Watermelon Mint Lemonade, and Pineapple Limeade Coolers.
    • LunchTired of the same thing for lunch day after day? Get some fresh ideas for lunch in this section. I love to make salads like this Layered Ground Chicken Taco Salad in a Jar or this super healthy Rainbow Winter Quinoa Bowls. For sandwiches, this Cucumber Avocado Sandwich is one of my favorite lunch ideas!
    • Main DishDon’t know what to make for dinner tonight? You’ll want to check out some of our favorite main dish recipes. From Easy Smoked Chicken to Fall Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin or Easy Black Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage you will find something good to cook up tonight!
    • Side DishYou know what a great main dish needs? A great side dish recipe! Here you’ll find all kinds of side dishes to serve with your meals. Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes are really popular in our house during the winter. During the summer, everyone loves The Best Classic Potato Salad (Kevin’s Grandma Cookie’s recipe). For more ideas, you can also check out the side salads and vegetables.
    • SoupsYou’ll definitely want to check out this list of Dip Recipes when you’re planning your next social gathering. They’re perfect for your Super Bowl Appetizers or any other get together! Some of our favorites include these recipes for Queso Blanco, Rosemary Artichoke Spinach Dip, and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.
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Winter Produce Guide

what is in season now

The days are shorter and there’s a chill in the air. Winter is here! In this winter produce guide, I’m sharing which fruits and vegetables are in season now, plus my favorite cozy recipes to cook with them.

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Instant Pot Chuck Roast

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Tomato Florentine Soup

Two warm bowls of bowl of lemon chicken spinach orzo soup with fresh lemon, parsley, and thyme garnishes served with a glass of white wine.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Kristen says –

★★★★★

These are fantastic! Mine are just fresh out of the oven and I haven’t found many vegetables that I would actually want to eat as a choice….and these I would choose! They are simply perfect!
I’m printing this one off.

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The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Claire says –

★★★★★

Merry Christmas, Katie! My friend and I made your bourbon cinnamon rolls this morning and they truly are the BEST EVER!! That frosting is unreal!

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Easy Homemade Brownies

Sarah Jane says –

★★★★★

“Absolutely the best brownies EVER! My first time making scratch brownies, made 1 batch plain and one with chocolate chips. We now have a new family favorite desert. THANK YOU!”

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Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Jenn says –

★★★★★

I am a HUGE enchilada fan. I’ve tried numerous recipes from food blogs, cookbooks and restaurants and I can say that I LOVE THESE THE MOST! This is the only enchilada recipe I will use going forward. I love the layers of flavor with the slow cooker chicken….and the gravy is unbelievable!

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Garlic Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon and Roasted Mushrooms

Sharon says –

★★★★★

Our Chinese exchange student came home from college for the holidays and I made this green bean side dish to accompany chicken. He does not like cooked vegetables, so I was not sure it would go over. He loved it enough to eat two servings. Thank you for a great recipe. My husband raved about it.

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