15 of Our Best Chocolate Peppermint Treats
If you love the combination of chocolate and peppermint, these festive treats need to make your baking wish list this holiday season.
Cyd Converse
Cyd Converse is Editor of Food Fanatic, and also the founder and cocktail shaker in residence at The Sweetest Occasion. Founded in 2008, The Sweetest Occasion is food and lifestyle blog named one of the world's best entertaining blogs by both Better Homes & Gardens and Saveur magazine. Food Fanatic's resident vegetarian, Cyd lives with her husband Bob, sons Noah and Ethan, daughter Emerson and two precocious Labrador Retrievers, Harper and River, in Upstate New York. There she can be found cooking, mixing cocktails and hosting dinner parties at her 112 year old historic home. Cyd's favorite foods include cheese omelets and veggie tacos with homemade corn tortillas and lots of guac.
Cyd's Recent Posts
Christmas Mule Recipe
This easy Christmas mule recipe makes a perfect holiday season cocktail and a great option for serving at holiday parties.
Easy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe
This easy, crowd pleasing La Terra Fina cranberry jalapeño dip copycat recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients and makes a great party appetizer.
12 Festive Last Minute No-Bake Dessert Recipes
Looking for a great dessert recipe that won't have you in the kitchen for hours? These no-bake desserts are perfect.
11 Ways To Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
Always end up with a ton of Thanksgiving leftovers? Here's how to use them all up without them going to waste.
13 Dinner Alternatives to Turkey This Thanksgiving
Not a big fan of turkey or just don't feel like all the fuss? Try these dinner alternatives this Thanksgiving.
The Famous Green Bean Casserole Durkee Recipe
If you love green bean casserole you need to try this version of the original green bean casserole recipe. It's a crowd favorite.
How Much Turkey Breast per Person
Wondering how much turkey breast to serve per person? We have all the answers you need about how to prep and serve turkey any time of year.
Pepperidge Farm Stuffing Recipe
The classic recipe for Pepperidge Farm stuffing is a favorite for a reason. It's easy to make and the whole family loves it!
11 Tasty Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes
Want to cut down your prep time for Thanksgiving dinner? Use your Instant Pot to make these tried and true Thanksgiving favorites.
7 Pasta Recipes Your Family Will Love
If you love the ease of pasta but want to kick things up a bit, these simple pasta recipes are guaranteed crowd pleasers.
11 Favorite Pie Recipes to Bookmark for Thanksgiving
Looking for a delicious new pie recipe or two? These are all the favorites you should be bookmarking for later.
10 Cozy Cocktails To Sip This Weekend
Warm up the weekend with these seasonal craft cocktails perfect for cozying up during the chilly months.
These 16 Easy Ground Beef Recipes Are What’s for Dinner
Ground beef is versatile, affordable and a total crowd pleaser making it an excellent choice for dinner tonight.
Upside Down Day! 11 Breakfast Recipes Perfect for Dinner
If you love breakfast food or just need a few good easy dinner ideas, these breakfast recipes are perfect for dinner.
12 Pizza Night Recipes We Can't Live Without
Looking for the best recipes for your next pizza night? Here are our favorites.
The 10 Best Ways To Use Leftover Halloween Candy
Always end up with tons of leftover Halloween candy? These tasty treats are the best way to use it all up.
15 Recipes That Will Make You Fall in Love With Brunch
If you're hosting an upcoming fall brunch, these are all the delicious brunch recipes you need to add to your menu.
13 Instant Pot Recipes You Should Save
Looking to serve up a delicious home cooked dinner in a fraction of the time? Bookmark these Instant Pot recipes for later.
11 Halloween Recipes That Are More Treat Than Trick
If you love Halloween as much as we do, these homemade Halloween recipes make the perfect treats.
18 of the Best Tex Mex Recipes to Bookmark for Later
If you love the bold, eclectic flavors of Tex Mex cuisine, these are some of our very best Tex Mex recipes of all time to save for later!
Our Top 5 Favorite Chili Recipes of All Time
If you love a good bowl of chili like we do, take note! You need to bookmark our favorite chili recipes of all time.
13 Sheet Pan Dinners Your Family Will Love
If you love an easy sheet pan dinner recipes, check out these family-approved sheet pan dinners for every night of the week.
15 Easy Soup Recipes Perfect for Soup Season
There's no season as beloved as soup season and these easy soup recipes have you covered for delicious lunches and dinners.
