Reinvent Turkey Leftovers: Turkey and Cranberry Bread Pudding I don’t mean to toot my own horn here, but if there’s anyone who knows anything about leftovers, it’s me. When my family comes in and tells me there is nothing to eat, I can walk into the same kitchen and cook a meal for eight. For [...]
Reinvent Turkey Leftovers: Thanksgiving Cobb Salad Recipe After a day of indulgence and maybe a second slice of pie or an extra glass of wine, I crave a clean meal with all the fall flavors. With that in mind, I always keep this recipe for Thanksgiving salad on hand for a fresh, light lunch on [...]
‘Better Than Grandma’s’ Scratch Biscuits This is my never-fail recipe for homemade biscuits and I’d be willing to bet you have everything you need to make them in your pantry right now. Buttery, soft and delicious, they’re a dreamy breakfast topped with jam, a perfect compliment to a winter soup at lunch, or swizzled through [...]
A Smashing Roasted Potato Side Dish Move over mashed potatoes! My smashed oven roasted potatoes with rosemary are gorgeous in a serving dish and make me feel all the gratitude feels when they mix with drips of my favorite gravy. Accented with onions and aromatic rosemary, these crispy, creamy potatoes bring all the Thanksgiving flavor [...]
Green Beans Are SO over casserole Put down your recipes for green bean casserole, and come with me over to the lighter side of a Thanksgiving classic with this elegant roasted green bean side dish. I’m not calling green bean casserole “the dark side” because my grandmother might be offended. But I will say, my [...]
Showstopper Roasted Carrots These 3-ingredient whole roasted carrots are the easiest of easy. Because of their sugar content, roasting carrots results in a caramelized, crunchy outer layer with a pillowy creamy center. All they need is a pinch of salt and a bit of coconut oil to bring out their natural, vibrant flavor. There are [...]
Dessert Alert: Heart Healthy Chocolate Love In our house, we do our best to celebrate love every day. Every morning, my husband hops out of bed, then brews and serves me morning coffee before my feet even hit the floor. After almost 2 decades of marriage, this simple gesture makes me swoon with adoration and [...]
Holiday Smoothies Pecan pie is a weakness around my house. The women in my family get together for a full day of pie making the day before Thanksgiving every year. Music, rolling pins, lots of dancing and maybe a few cocktails. It’s such a special bonding time for all of us, and this pecan pie [...]
Sweet Spicy mixed nuts party snack This is the time of year you’ll find me in the kitchen, music on, glass of wine or festive cran-apple juice, cooking up a storm. My heart is in the kitchen, where I explore my creativity and show my love to others through food. For years I’ve been making [...]
7 Healthy, Easy Side Dishes That Steal the Show It’s no secret that while the turkey holds the spotlight as the iconic symbol of Thanksgiving, the real star of the meal is the sides. Sides have been elevated to their own level of glory, with special care put into seasoning them just right and sprinkling [...]
