Learn how to make homemade hot chocolate on your stovetop in minutes without cocoa powder. All you need is a chocolate bar or chips, your favorite sweetener, and milk (dairy or dairy-free). To make it even more decadent, add some vanilla extract, dry spices & a creamy topping. Skip the store mixes and pricey cafe drinks and fix this easy recipe instead!| The Rising Spoon
An easy white wine sangria recipe featuring gorgeous fall and winter ingredients like cranberries, apples, and oranges. This drink is refreshing, not too sweet, and even slightly healthy with the addition of 100% unsweetened cranberry juice. It's elegant enough to serve at a holiday gathering, yet simple enough for a low-key weeknight dinner. (gluten-free & paleo)| The Rising Spoon
Using fresh or dried vanilla beans, you can make gourmet quality vanilla bean sugar at home that's a perfect holiday gift for the foodie in your life and a tasty substitution for regular sugar in an array of recipes.| The Rising Spoon
Learn how to make a decadent & healthy hot cocoa recipe on your stove-top in minutes using cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder), cinnamon powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and your favorite sweetener + milk (dairy or dairy-free). Once you go homemade you'll never want to use the store mixes again.| The Rising Spoon
Learn how to make your own pumpkin pie spice blend with a few warm spices you probably already have in your pantry. Mixing it yourself saves you money and ensures your seasonings are fresh & potent for all your favorite autumn recipes like pie, pumpkin spice lattes, cookies, muffins, and more!| The Rising Spoon
Need an easy no-bake cookie for holiday gatherings, homemade gifts, or a dessert craving? Fix these chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies in 1 hour!| The Rising Spoon
A simple white wine sangria recipe featuring cozy & colorful fall ingredients like apple cider, Honeycrisp apples, oranges & cinnamon sticks. The fresh fruit soaks up all the sweet cider & warm cinnamon flavors, which makes it taste and smell heavenly. If you're making this cocktail for an autumn or holiday party, double the recipe because it goes down easy & disappears fast!| The Rising Spoon
Craving a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks? No need to leave the house! Save yourself time & money by making an even better homemade version in about 10 minutes on your stovetop. It's super easy! No espresso machine needed & it's simple to make substitutions. This is my favorite hot drink to make during the autumn months because it's cozy, creamy, slightly sweet & chock full of fragrant warm spices. This has been my go-to recipe for the past 7 years, so it really is the best!| The Rising Spoon
An easy recipe for Pumpkin Apple Muffins that are incredibly moist, fragrant, and made with simple (yet healthy) ingredients like pumpkin puree, fresh apple chunks, oats, dried cranberries, pumpkin pie spice & cinnamon. Bake a batch in less than 30 minutes to make your home smell super cozy & give your family a slightly sweet treat to celebrate the fall season. (Gluten-Free & Vegan Option)| The Rising Spoon
Ditch the over-processed ingredients and additives in store bought whipped topping and make your own homemade whipped cream from scratch in five minutes with only heavy whipping cream, sugar and a little elbow grease.| The Rising Spoon
Make the holiday season extra festive with this cozy Gingerbread White Russian cocktail. It's the best drink for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and winter!| The Rising Spoon
This homemade gingerbread latte recipe is sweet & spicy, fragrant, and ultra cozy. It's perfect for the winter months when you need a festive drink.| The Rising Spoon
This Gingerbread Biscotti recipe uses classic gingerbread spices to make the perfect crunchy treat to enjoy with coffee, tea or hot cocoa.| She Wears Many Hats
Learn how to make homemade vanilla extract with only two simple ingredients: vanilla beans & vodka. This recipe is incredibly easy & budget-friendly!| The Rising Spoon
A simple recipe for the best candied pecans that are crunchy, sweet & fragrant! Bake a batch in under an hour for snacks, salads, or homemade gifts!| The Rising Spoon
In the mood for a sweet & spicy treat? Fix a batch of gingerbread syrup on the stovetop with simple ingredients. Use it for coffee, cocktails & more!| The Rising Spoon
