Best Holiday Recipes and Amy's Christmas Market Trip!

Published: Fri, 12/06/24

Updated: Fri, 12/13/24

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Happy Friday! What a week! My husband Hoyt and I just bought a home and moved to beautiful Door County, Wisconsin. We had our first snow storm of the season. It's a winter wonderland! I sure hope we have a white Christmas!

ON WAY TO EUROPE FOR CHRISTMAS MARKET TRIP! JOIN ME 2025!

Today I'm so excited! We're flying to Germany! It's my annual European Christmas market trip! I have such a fun group! We'll be shopping and eating our way around some of the biggest and best Christmas markets in the world! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to see all the fun!

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ANNOUNCING NEXT YEAR'S CHRISTMAS TRIP! CLICK FOR DETAILS!

Today I'm thrilled to announce next year's trip! Join me next December for this trip of a lifetime! This is a trip filled with so much fun and Christmas magic! It's spectacular!

JOIN AMY FOR HER CHRISTMAS MARKET TRIP TO EUROPE!

Plus, we'll get to enjoy so much delicious food! From grilled sausages, to giant fresh baked pretzels, and lots of holiday cookies and desserts! Of course there will be plenty of German and Czech beer and the most delicious mulled wine too!

This trip is so special! All of our boutique hotels are right in the heart of it all and walking distance to all the Christmas markets! We'll get to experience some of the very best in Germany and Prague!

This trip always sells out so reserve your spot now! Click Join The Cooking Mom in Europe for a Christmas Market Tour for the itinerary and all the delicious details.

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I LOVE the holidays! Our tree is up and we've decked the Halls. I'm hoping to find a few new ornaments for our tree on this trip!

When I get home I can't wait to make all of my holiday favorites! This Seafood Cheeseball l is one of them! It's so good and so festive for the holidays! It's a real WOW factor on your buffet!

I put all my BEST and y favorite holiday recipes in one place on my website so they are easy to find. Just click HOLIDAYS for more!

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If you're having people over, my Party Pinwheels are ALWAYS a winner! These bite size sandwiches are super tasty! You can make them in the morning or even the night before. LOVE that! They look so festive stacked up on a platter. You can even arrange them in the shape of a weather or Christmas tree. So cute!

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I love to serve a mix of hot and cold appetizers at my party. When it's chilly outside there's nothing better than a warm cozy cheesy dip.

My Hot Artichoke Dip is just 5 ingredients. You can make it ahead and bake it when you're ready. It's so good and so easy! Sometimes I'll make it for just the two of us!

Click Appetizers and Sandwiches for more great holiday recipes.

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It was really cold when I left Wisconsin. It's soup season for sure! My Stuffed Pepper Soup is one of my most popular recipes! It's all the flavors of stuffed peppers in a delicious soup! It's a great holiday soup because it's red and green and will warm you right up. Freezes great too! We love this with Parmesan cheese on top and garlic bread for dunking and dipping. So good! Click Soups for more great soup, stew and chili recipes.

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You know me. I love a good casserole! My Shrimp Fettuccine Casserole is THE ULTIMATE holiday hot dish! It seems fancy but it's so easy, you can make it ahead and it's a company worthy casserole. It's a great way to serve seafood on a budget at your holiday parties! It's a real WINNER for dinner! Click Casseroles and Dinner for more great recipes your gang will love.

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'Tis the season for holiday baking. No time to bake cut out cookies for the cookie exchange? I get it. They are a lot of work. These Chocolate M & M Cookies are crazy easy! Just 4 ingredients! I always keep a few boxes of cake mix on hand so I cam whip these up when I need to bring last minute treats. Click Desserts for more easy breezy sweat treats for the holidays.

I want to say thank you so much for all of your love, kindness and support! I love sharing my recipes with you!

CLICK FOR MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY RECIPES!

Let's Travel Together!

Have you heard I'm hosting group vacations?

I plan and host the most AMAZING group vacations! My trips are so special and so different from the rest!

The Cooking Mom Vacations are filled with delicious food, sightseeing, and tons of fun! I plan every detail!

We’ll stay in the VERY best hotels and may even take a cooking class or two.

ANNOUNCING NEW TRIP TO ITALY! CLICK FOR DETAILS!

JUST ANNOUNCED A NEW 2nd TRIP TO ITALY IN LATE SEPTEMBER!

If you’ve always dreamed of going to Italy, join me next year!

I've planned THE ULTIMATE TRIP!

My first trip to Italy in late August is now sold out, Great news! I've just added a new 2nd trip in late September! It's amazing that time of year!

We'll stay in a gorgeous 14th-century Tuscan resort filled with so much history and charm.

We'll tour beautiful towns like Siena and Cortona, where the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun" was filmed.

We'll tour vineyards and taste amazing wines. We'll even take 3 different authentic Italian cooking classes.

Don't wait! These trips ALWAYS sell out! Reserve your spot today!

Click Join The Cooking Mom in Italy to read all about this trip of a lifetime and book your spot!

CLICK FOR NEW MARCH TRIP TO PUERTO VALLARTA DETAILS!

Now is the time to plan your winter getaway!

JUST A TWO ROOMS LEFT!

My March trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is already FILLING UP FAST!

We'll fly out March 25 for 7 magical nights at a small beautiful boutique hotel, voted one of THE BEST in Mexico!

My travelers LOVE our resort!

This trip is a GREAT DEAL because our resort is an all-inclusive. All your gourmet made to order meal and scratch made drinks at our resort are included! Book your spot today!

Click Join The Cooking Mom in Puerto Vallarta to find out more and reserve your room!

CLICK FOR MACKINAC ISLAND TRIP DETAILS!

Have you ever been to Mackinac Island, Michigan! It's MAGICAL!

There are no cars on the island, just horses and bikes. It's like you've stepped back in time.

Join me next June for Lilac Fest 2025!

Now is the time to reserve your spot! This trip always sells out!

We stay at the most beautiful resort! Huge cooked to order gourmet breakfasts are included every morning. The food is amazing!

We'll get a behind the scenes tour of the best fudge shop on the island and we'll get to try lots of different flavors.

There's a wine and cheese welcome party and dinner with your choice of fresh Lake Michigan Whitefish or steak. Plus, you'll have the option to add on a spectacular sunset sail under the Mackinac Bridge and a private carriage ride around the island!

This trip is SO SPECIAL! We only have a limited amount of rooms so don't wait to book!

Click The Cooking Mom Mom Vacation to Mackinac Island for dates, pricing and all the delicious details!

CLICK FOR NEW ORLEANS TRIP DETAILS!

Need a winter getaway? Here's another fun trip!

Join me next March 20-25 for 5 SUPER FUN days in New Orleans!

This trip is a SUPER GREAT DEAL!

We'll stay in the most charming boutique hotel right in the French Quarter! We'll eat our way around the Big Easy and see all the beautiful sights!

This trip even includes a cooking class! We'll learn how to make cajun and creole dishes!

Click Join the Cooking Mom in New Orleans for more!

CLICK FOR CHARLESTON TRIP DETAILS!

Last week I announced a new trip to Charleston! I LOVE Charleston! You will too!

Join me next spring May 18-22nd for a super fun trip to this amazing town!

This trip is filled with loads of southern charm and delicious southern food too!

We'll stay at the cutest boutique hotel right in the heart of it all!

This trip includes a carriage ride, walkng tour, two amazing dinners and a breakfast and happy hour every day at our hotel!

Click Join The Cooking Mom in Charleston to grab your spot.

EXCITED FOR MY CHRISTMAS MARKET TRIP TO EUROPE!

I'm SO EXCITED to be on our way to Europe today to shop and eat and soak in some Christmas magic at the best Christkindl markets in the world! Join me on next year's trip! Booking now!

This trip always sells out so reserve your spot!

Click Join The Cooking Mom in Europe for a Christmas Market Tour for the itinerary and all the delicious details.

I'm planning new amazing trips for 2025 and 2026! I hope you'll join me for trips of a lifetime!

GET ON THE LIST FOR NEW TRIP ANNOUCEMENTS!

Have a great weekend!

Cook up some memories!

All my love,

Amy

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