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Homemade Gingerbread Coffee Creamer
Gingerbread is one of the most classic holiday flavors and it’s especially delicious paired with coffee. With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes you can whip up a batch of flavored coffee right at home. Skip the coffee shop and make my Homemade Gingerbread Coffee Creamer for that cozy holiday feeling any…
Gingerbread Latte Cookies
Soft, chewy and loaded with warm spices it’s no surprise gingerbread cookies are a perinneal favorite and this holiday classic gets even better with the addition of espresso powder. Molasses, gingerbread spices and espresso come together to create a cookie that’s equal parts cozy and sophisticated. These Espresso Latte Cookies are delicious and bound to…
Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake
Soft, buttery and with a generous topping of cinnamon struesel you can’t beat a classic coffee cake. This traditional cake gets dressed up for the holidays with the pop of fresh cranberries and a sweet citrus glaze drizzled over the top. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, afternoon tea or dessert my recipe for Cranberry…
Mushroom Puff Pastry Tart
Puff pastry is one of my essential ingredients for easy, yet impressive dishes and is a great base for earthy mushrooms. Layered with nutty Gruyere cheese and wild mushrooms sauteed with a splash of balsamic vinegar this tart is great as a light meal or a simple appetizer. This Mushroom Puff Pastry Tart is comes…
The Casual Foodist Thanksgiving Menu
Thanksgiving is my favorite time of the year, a day dedicated to gratitude, friends and family and above all good food. Whether you have a casual, low-key celebration or bring out the fine china for an elaborate soiree I’ve included some of my favorite recipes to make your Thanksgiving one to remember. The Casual Foodist…
Welcome to The Casual Foodist!
Hi there, my name is Brianna and here you’ll find recipes inspired by fresh seasonal ingredients as well as flavors discovered on my travels. Read more