Tag Archives: Weekend

The Ghost of Weekend Gourmet’s Christmas Past: Peppermint Surprise Truffles

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When people taste these amazing truffles, they literally go nuts for them…then they beg for the recipe. Every single time. I call them Peppermint Surprise Truffles, because people are always surprised to hear that the secret ingredient is…Oreo cookies! I’m not sure where the recipe originated…I have tons of friends who also make these truffles.… Continue reading →

Weekend Gourmet Flashback: Peppermint Hot White Cocoa

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I don’t know about you, but the days leading up to Christmas have been absolutely crazy-hectic for me! Between work, shopping, wrapping presents, and trying to decide what to cook to share at our families’ holiday celebrations in Houston this weekend? I haven’t had time to do much cooking, let alone food blogging. So…I’m going… Continue reading →