Red Velvet Biscotti – a recipe in the name of LOVE.

I love Valentine’s Day. I know some people think it’s a lame holiday but, for me, it’s always been so much fun to celebrate.

Growing up, I remember coming home from school to find a box of chocolates with my name on it. My parents would always give me and my siblings valentine’s day cards and chocolates every year.

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Struffoli aka HONEY BALLS! are a traditional Italian delicacy that you most often find around Christmas-time. There’s nothing better than waking up on Christmas morning, opening presents around the Christmas tree with your family, and then digging into a mountain of honey balls.

At 28 years old, I’ve probably eaten THOUSANDS of honey balls throughout my life hehehe. Sticky, sweet, lightly fried dough, garnished with cherries, Jordan almonds, candies, and sprinkles.

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I’m heading back to my hometown in a few days to visit family for Christmas. I can’t wait! I mean, is there anything better than visiting Grandma on Christmas? In honor of the season, I’m sharing with you a vegan Italian Pignoli Cookies recipe that I adapted from my Grandma’s traditional recipe.

Ever since I can remember, my Grandma has been making these pignoli cookies. She makes huge batches and keeps them in her freezer.

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