Christmas

SSC’s 13-Day Holiday Challenge, Day 6: Authentic Tamale and Enchilada Sauce

Traditionally, Mexican and Latin women gather over the holiday seasons and make tamales. The tradition has carried over in the West and SouthWest USA, including Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. Share this wonderful tradition with all your friends and family by giving a DIY tamale and …

Christmas, Holiday, Main Dish, Sauces & Dressings

SSC’s 13-Day Holiday Challenge, Day 3: Holiday Simmer Potpourri

Day 3 of the Simply Sophisticated Cooking 13-Day Holiday Challenge is the only non-eating food gift that I included. Although all the ingredients are completely edible and yummy to use. My Holiday Simmer Potpourri will have your home (or those you give it to) smelling …

Christmas, Holiday

SSC’s 13-Day Holiday Challenge, Day 2: Chocolate and Cranberry Biscotti

It’s Day 2 of the Simply Sophisticated Cooking 13-Day Holiday Challenge. Our DIY food kit for Day 2 is a holiday inspired Chocolate and Cranberry Biscotti. While most of us in the US associate biscotti with the double baked hard cookie that we dip into …

Appetizers and Snacks, Baking, Christmas, Cookies, Holiday

SSC’s 13-Day Holiday Challenge, Day 1: Authentic Mexican Horchata

“It’s the holiday season.” LOL, I can’t get that song out of my head. Maybe it’s because today is Day 1 of the second annual Simply Sophisticated Cooking’s 13-Day Holiday Challenge. This is the second year that I’m challenging myself to 13 Days of back …

Christmas, Drinks, Holiday

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