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Turn your coffee or tea into a sweet snack occasion with these Bourbon Orange Biscotti. Loaded with chopped almonds, orange zest, a splash of bourbon, and drizzled with white chocolate, these crispy cookies are perfect for dunking. Let’s Make Biscotti Biscotti have always felt like a special treat to me. It’s not just the delicious…
With bright colors and festive designs, these Christmas donuts are a delicious and fun way to add a little sweetness to your Christmas breakfast or brunch. A Sweet Treat for Christmas Breakfast or Brunch Let’s make some Christmas donuts! I was recently putting together a list of unique holiday party ideas and I thought a…
Do you prefer to make your gifts for family and friends? Are you still looking for something unique to give someone on your holiday list? If so, this post is for you. It’s brimming with ideas for handmade gifts from Inspired by Charm. I’ve gathered more than 25 handmade gift ideas. They range from decor…
Layers of noodles, rich creamy sauce, cheese, scallops, shrimp, and white fish make up this flavor-packed Seafood Lasagna. This dish feels like a celebration. It will quickly become a new family favorite! My Favorite Seafood Lasagna: Let’s make seafood lasagna! I got this recipe from my dad’s wife who has been making it for years….
Homemade chocolate turtle candy is simple to make, and it tastes just like the real thing. Make this Christmas classic at home with this easy recipe! They’re perfect for entertaining or gifting. Classic Christmas cookies You know I like mixing things up here on IBC, but I’m a big fan of the classics when it…
Classic cut-out sugar cookies get a flavor boost when almonds are added to create frosted Almond Sugar Cookies. The flavor is familiar but elevated, comforting, and delicious. I decorated mine to look like Christmas trees, but feel free to make any cookie shape(s) you desire. Let’s Make Almond Sugar Cookies: Over the years I’ve shared…
You only need three ingredients (and some sprinkles) to whip up this salty meets sweet White Chocolate Puff Corn. It’s a delicious and easy-to-make snack that’s perfect for Christmas entertaining and holiday gifting. Let’s Make White Chocolate Puff Corn In the fall I made and shared a really delicious sweet and salty autumn snack mix….
Whether you call it a swiss roll, cake roll, or yule log, this Gingerbread Swiss Cake Roll needs to be a must-make dessert this Christmas. Perfectly spiced and filled with ginger cream cheese frosting, there’s so much to love about this festive holiday dessert! Gingerbread Swiss Cake Roll I think I have a thing with…
You only need four ingredients to craft this delicious Pistachio Cranberry White Chocolate Candy. Crunchy, fruity, salty, and sweet, this combination of ingredients makes an irresistible candy that’s lovely for the holiday season as well as delicious any time of the year. Easy White Chocolate Candy I always like to add a few quick, easy,…
Looking for something new to accompany your Thanksgiving feast? This collection of fabulous Thanksgiving side dishes is full of delicious recipes that are certain to be a winner around your holiday table. Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate gratitude and to be surrounded by friends and family. But I can’t deny how excited I get…
Making pancakes from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated or take a long time. Make the process easy and delicious with this homemade pancake mix. Whip up a batch of this dry mix every couple of months, and you’ll be ready to make pancakes whenever your heart desires. I’ll be honest. I have a special…
These soft, chewy, and flavor-packed kitchen sink cookies are loaded with everything but the kitchen sink including chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and toffee. And finishing it all off are colorful sprinkles that make them a festive Christmas cookie recipe. Why are they called Kitchen Sink Cookies? Today I’ve enlisted the help of one of…
Get all your best friends together for an unforgettable meal. These Friendsgiving food ideas look stunning on your dining table and taste so good everyone will be asking you for the recipe. Do you celebrate Friendsgiving? If not, you totally should incorporate this fun tradition. It’s a fun time for friends to get together and…
Let’s make DIY Clay Christmas Ornaments with oven-baked clay and stamp-style cookie cutters. This is a fun and easy homemade Christmas decor idea that anyone can do. The results are beautiful, professional, and totally festive! Handmade Clay Christmas Ornaments This Christmas I really felt the urge to skip the stores and instead go with DIY…
Made with rich and creamy brie, homemade cranberry sauce, and mini phyllo shells, these Cranberry Brie Bites are an easy, unique, and flavorful appetizer perfect for the holiday season. Holiday Appetizer Perfected I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for easy and tasty holiday appetizer recipes. It is a stress reliever to have…
Classic snowball cookies get a flavor upgrade with cherries and walnuts. These Cherry Walnut Snowball Cookies will make the perfect addition to your Christmas cookie platter and holiday dessert table. Snowball Cookies with a Cherry Twist Everyone knows of the classic snowball cookies, right? (You may also know them as Russian Tea Cakes.) These were a…
Change things up this year for your holiday event! When everyone gets tired of eating turkey and mashed potatoes, serve up these non traditional Christmas dinner ideas instead. While I love Christmas traditions, sometimes mixing things up a bit is fun. So often, Christmas dinner features the same (sometimes bland) dinner items, when it should…
Made with arugula, dried cranberries, goat cheese, walnuts, and a homemade apple cider vinaigrette, this Butternut Squash Fall Salad is a delicious and seasonal way to start any autumn dinner. Add grilled chicken or steak and you can turn it into a meal. A Tasty Fall Salad Recipe: It’s officially autumn, so I’m looking for…
Delicious homemade dough is layered with a cranberry filling and twisted together to create these Cranberry Sweet Rolls. A cream cheese drizzle finishes this sweet treat making it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anything in between. Let’s Make Holiday Sweet Rolls The holiday season is officially upon us! I’m kicking things off in the kitchen…
Whether you call them Pumpkin Pasties or Pumpkin Hand Pies, these English-inspired sweet treats make a delightful fall dessert. With a delicious pumpkin pie filling, cinnamon crust, and a sweet, spiced glaze there’s plenty to love about this autumn dessert. Pumpkin Pie on the Go! Pumpkin Pasties or Pumpkin Hand Pies? Call them whatever you’d…
Loaded with chocolate and seasonal spices, these Double Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins are delicious for breakfast, dessert, or anything in between. Let’s Make Pumpkin Muffins! Recently, I received a couple of comments on the blog asking me the whereabouts of my chocolate chip pumpkin muffin recipe. That made me think, “Do I even have a…
Have leftover Halloween candy? Looking to try a new cookie recipe? Then you’re going to love these Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookies. I mean, what’s not to love about a mini candy bar pressed into a soft peanut butter cookie? It’s Cookie Time! Okay, I’m certain that you’ve heard of the classic peanut butter blossom…
These spiced Applesauce Cupcakes make a delicious and easy treat for fall or any season for that matter. Moist and flavorful cake made with applesauce and spices is topped with the most luxurious brown butter cream cheese frosting. You’re in for a treat! Decadent Cupcakes for Fall I love yummy cakes for fall. Between cakes…
‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin. Below I’m sharing my favorite and the BEST pumpkin recipes for cookies, cocktails, cakes, donuts, pies, and more. There is something for everyone here. My Favorite Pumpkin Recipes It’s no secret that I love my pumpkin treats. Over the past 10 years here on Inspired by Charm, I’ve…
If you’ve been reading IBC for a while, you’ll know I’m crazy about Christmas. Inspired by some of my previous holiday decorating adventures, I thought I’d highlight some beautiful Christmas tree decorations today! This post is filled with years worth of Christmas tree decorating ideas. Some of my all-time favorite memories are showcased below! I…
This cinnamon roll apple pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts. It has all the goodness of an apple pie, but it’s elevated with a unique take on the classic version. Made with a cinnamon roll-inspired crust, it looks as delicious as it tastes! I’ve been so excited to make this apple pie ever…
In the shapes of bats, witches, and ghosts, these cut-out gingerbread Halloween cookies are both a spooky and whimsical dessert idea to celebrate Halloween. Bats and witches and ghosts, oh my! A couple of years ago I discovered a hidden love for baking and decorating cut-out cookies. I’ve done trees, mushrooms, and mittens, and…
Luxurious and fragrant, make DIY bath bombs for any mood or season. This homemade bath bomb recipe never fails, and it’s super-easy to change it up with different scents. Bath bombs DIY Who else loves relaxing in a steamy bath with some fizzy bath bombs? There’s nothing like setting the mood with a glass of…
These flavor-packed Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect party or game-day snack. Loaded with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing, these sliders are a winning recipe that is easy to make and that can serve a crowd. Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Sliders If you’re like me, a fan of anything buffalo chicken, then you’re going…
Sweet and salty come together in this delicious and easy-to-make fall snack mix. It’s a wonderful medley of flavors that is all treats with no tricks. I know you’re going to love it as much as I do. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a snack mix. In the past, I’ve made a…
Tart cranberries and a brown butter cream cheese frosting make these Cranberry Pumpkin Bars an epic fall dessert. Rich, flavorful, and perfectly fall, you’re going to love this seasonal treat. My Favorite Pumpkin Bar Recipe Pumpkin bars … the gift that keeps on giving. I would say that pumpkin bars are my favorite fall treat….
This creamy, nutty, and tangy brown butter cream cheese frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and anything between. While this frosting is perfect for fall, it can be enjoyed all year long. The MOST Delicious Frosting I was working on two new fall recipes and I wanted a new and unique frosting for them. Brown…
Skip the forks and ditch the spoons! These finger foods ideas will make party set-up even easier (and cost less, too!). Finger foods aren’t just for kids or tailgating. They can be as fancy or casual as you make them. You can either serve finger foods exclusively at your next party or mix them in…
This Pumpkin Snack Cake with Toffee is a delicious and moist fall dessert that’s loaded with pumpkin flavor, sprinkled with chocolate toffee bites, and finished with a sweet cream cheese drizzle. If you need a quick, easy, and flavorful fall dessert treat, this recipe is for you! A Unique Pumpkin Snack Cake Yes, my friends,…
With a shortbread-like crust, a rich creamy topping, and a decadent maple flavor throughout, these Rich Maple Butter Bars are a delightfully sweet dessert that is perfect for fall. We’re Making Rich Maple Butter Bars Like many of you, the autumn season has all of my favorite flavors. From pumpkin to apple to cinnamon and…
A classic appetizer but in dip form, this Jalapeño Popper Dip is creamy, spicy, and has a bit of crunch thanks to a parmesan panko topping. This is an appetizer dip you’re going to look for any excuse to make. I had this Jalapeño Popper Dip on my blog years ago and for some reason…
These Caramel Apple Muffins might be my new favorite fall treat. Moist cinnamon-topped apple muffins are dipped in caramel, sprinkled with pecans, and then topped with a cinnamon stick to look just like a caramel apple. These muffins are a fall dessert… PERFECTED! I have been so excited to share these Caramel Apple Muffins with…
Fresh blueberries and cream cheese are slathered between sliced French bread, then soaked in custard and baked to perfection. A topping of cinnamon sugar and maple syrup completes this epic Blueberry French Toast Casserole recipe. It’s breakfast perfected! An Epic Sweet Breakfast Casserole: You are in for a treat today! We’re making this amazing Blueberry…
This easy blackberry cobbler can be put together in minutes. It’s loaded with fresh blackberries, topped with a soft cake-like cobbler, and served with a dollop of freshly whipped cream. It’s a summer dessert perfected! Easy Blackberry Cobbler A couple of weeks ago I shared a recipe for rhubarb cobbler. It was SO good that…
Fluffy, fruity, and full of flavor, this Strawberry Jello Salad is a dessert recipe from my childhood that hasn’t gone out of style. Twenty-five years later it’s still just as delicious! It might quickly become your new go-to treat. Strawberry Jello Salad Dessert: It’s time for another old-fashioned recipe, and once again, it is coming from…