Mushroom & Gruyere Bruschetta is the kind of quick and easy appetizer you can throw together on the spur of the moment. This toasted cheese bread with savory grilled mushrooms is…
Homemade Maple Marshmallows are all natural, no corn syrup marshmallows made with maple syrup ~ instantly upgrade your hot cocoa and other cozy winter sip-ables with these easy refined sugar free…
Making this Cranberry Orange Bread recipe is one of my favorite holiday traditions. It’s an easy loaf cake with a crazy light delicate texture, and the time honored flavor combination of…
My Cranberry Glazed Pork Roast is a succulent pork loin roasted with a rosemary mustard rub, and topped with a sweet tart cranberry orange glaze. It takes just an hour in…
This Chocolate Cake with Cranberry Buttercream is a super quick moist chocolate layer cake recipe made right in a saucepan! And the cranberry frosting is just about the best thing ever,…
My modern Christmas fruitcake recipe is just plain epic, I don’t think I’ve ever packed so much flavor into one cake in my life ~ it’s beautiful, boozy, and delicious. Let…
Do you have a signature Thanksgiving cocktail? If not, you might find some inspiration below. I love to start off the holiday with a house cocktail offered to each guest as…
We love Cheesy Brussels Sprout Dip, it’s our new hot appetizer obsession. If you love my spinach artichoke dip, my Vidalia onion dip, or any baked dip for that matter, this…
Wild Rice and Carrot Soup is a quick and easy soup that combines sweet carrots with earthy wild rice, topped with toasted hazelnuts and fresh thyme. All that healthy beta carotene practically glows!…
6 Perfect Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Host Gifts ~ because for every Thanksgiving host, there’s an average of 6.87 guests, and that means a lot of us are going to need a…
3 ingredient biscuits that will change your life? I know it’s a big claim, but how about if I told you you can make tall, fluffy, moist biscuits in minutes, and…
These Pumpkin and Cranberry Dinner Rolls are perfectly pillowy and delicious. They would be fabulous on a holiday dinner table, but why not have them with your favorite chili or chowder,…
My Easy Mulled Cranberry Jelly is a unique homemade cranberry jelly infused with mulling spices. Can it to give it out as holiday gifts, or hoard it all for yourself ~…
Colcannon ~ it’s the authentic Irish recipe pairing comforting mashed potatoes with healthy kale ~ try this easy side dish in place of plain old mashed potatoes for your Thanksgiving and holiday meals.…
My Pumpkin Caramel Tart with Candied Walnuts is a sophisticated pumpkin pie for the foodie set. Homemade caramel gives this pumpkin tart a depth of flavor that is absolutely amazing (you…
Broccoli Cheese Casserole (the ultimate make ahead recipe) ~ this is the no frills casserole from scratch your kids will eat, your partner will love, and your friends will rave about…basically…
My 5 Favorite Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes ~ variety is the spice of life, especially when it comes to the Thanksgiving dessert table, so here are a few creative ways to shake…
My Harvest Wild Rice Salad recipe is a delicious celebration of the season and a holiday potluck masterpiece. Have you been asked to bring a side? Go bold with a colorful…
Italian White Bean Soup with Sausage Meatballs is the coziest dinner imaginable, it’s based on a traditional Italian bean soup with brilliant little sausage meatballs that take no time to make.…
Cranberry Relish with Horseradish and Sour Cream is an adaptation of a 1959 Craig Claiborne recipe made famous as Mama Stamberg’s cranberry relish on NPR’s All Things Considered. It’s a fabulously…
My Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake topped with whipped cream is a surprisingly easy make ahead dessert recipe for the holidays. Give everybody a break from pumpkin pie this year and serve cheesecake…
What would you say if I told you I’ve got all your Thanksgiving side dish recipes covered? Here are 5 of my best sides, all made from scratch, no cans of…
My Maple Frangipane Pecan Pie recipe is a delicious tart filled with a rich pecan frangipane flavored with vanilla bean, bourbon, and maple. If you’re asked to bring a dessert this…
How to Search for a Recipe (and find what you love.) We all do it, we all get frustrated, and we all spend way too much at it, too. So here…
Wild Mushroom and Hazelnut Baked Brie is a stunning appetizer showcasing gorgeous mushrooms, crunchy hazelnuts, and buttery brie cheese. This easy baked cheese (it looks a lot fancier than it is)…
This is our favorite Green Bean Casserole recipe ~ made completely from scratch. Everything in this classic holiday side dish is made quick and easy without cans. The flavor is out…
How to Cook Any Type of Winter Squash ~ because all members of the gorgeous gourd family are edible, healthy, and delicious, and you shouldn’t miss one fabulous bite!…
Instant Pot Gravy Recipe (no drippings!) ~ Here’s my definitive guide to make ahead gravy, no drippings or giblets or stove top space required. This thick flavorful gravy can be made…
The Best Pumpkin Crunch Cake ~ with or without a cake mix! This pumpkin crunch cake, aka pumpkin dump cake or pumpkin pie cake, has always tempted me. I’ve finally made…
Roasted Apple and Radicchio Salad with Meyer Lemon Horseradish Dressing is the “it” salad of the season, and a show stopper for Thanksgiving. It’s naturally gluten free, low carb, paleo, keto…