Roasted Garlic Sun-dried Tomato soup packed with bold flavor topped with grilled truffle cheese croutons. All under 30 minutes!

Gluten-free broccoli salad with currants, sunflower seeds and a creamy dressing. Vegan option, too!

A moist cake made with almonds and dried figs. Served with cinnamon cream

Cranberry and Pistachio Biscotti–crunchy and crumbly in all the right places

Trio of appetizers: dried persimmons, green olives, Marcona almonds. A mix of flavor combinations.

Champagne & Mushroom Risotto. When festivities are over, a risotto to soak up any extra sparkling wine, even if the sparkle is long gone.

Christstollen, German sweet bread with dried and candied fruits {Scroll down for English version}

Dried prunes, chestnuts and bulgur come together in this super healthy stuffing that can also be enjoyed as a great side dish.

Loaded with pistachio nuts and dried cranberries – a biscotti recipe illustrated step-by-step.

Just what I need, color and vitamins – Orange and Apricot Salad With Hazelnuts and Maple Syrup

Baked Apple Oatmeal, a healthy baked breakfast perfect for holiday mornings.

My mother’s classic fruit cake recipe. Life is Great wishes you a Merry, Merry Christmas!

Dill and Sun Dried Tomato Cucumber Rolls

Dark chocolate almond clusters covered with crushed candy cane sprinkles. Plus a recipe for healthy vegan coconut cream “truffles”.

Nutty Cranberry Granola makes a perfect homemade gift.

Christmas Salad with Red and Green Vinaigrette

Christmas cake with dried fruit and chocolate (in Greek)

DIY Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Creamer made easier, faster and healthier!

Red Wine Truffles with Dried Cherries

Bûche de Noël (Yule log) from Philippe Conticini, with dried apricots, coconut praline and white chocolate mousse. (in Russian)

Holiday biscotti + Nicolas Winding Refn

Easy to assemble homemade soup and chili mix. No special craft skills required.