Easy and Elegant Thanksgiving Tablescape
Thanksgiving is a pop the champagne and break out the china affair. I created an easy and elegant Thanksgiving tablescape that is worthy of my absolute favorite holiday. There are several DIY elements...
View ArticleWhat to Bring to a Holiday Party, My Favorite Store Bought Treats
Today I am kicking off a series on what to bring to holiday parties. I’m a food blogger that realizes that not everyone who loves food knows how to make it. With that in mind, today I am talking about...
View ArticleRoasted Carrots, the Easiest Thanksgiving Side Dish
Carrots are one of those vegetables that almost everyone loves. This recipe for roasted carrots can be pulled together with just five minutes of preparation time, and 45 minutes of cook time. The...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are the most popular Thanksgiving side dish. They are the one thing that everyone puts on their plate – which means that you need an exceptional recipe. My parents make the best most...
View ArticleA Simple, Honest Braised Turkey
Brining a Thanksgiving turkey is a lot easier than you might think. Plus, it keeps your turkey moist and adds lots of flavor. I created a simple, no-fail citrus and tea brine that can be put together...
View ArticleThanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Soup
In most households the day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday, a day filled with shopping. At my parents’ home the day after Thanksgiving is soup day. My father makes the most incredible soup...
View ArticleWhat to Bring to a Holiday Party: Halfway Homemade Desserts
Ready for the next installment of What to Bring to a Holiday Party? I already shared my favorite store bought chocolates, and today I have two holiday dessert recipes that use brownie mixes to reduce...
View ArticleAndes Candy Hot Cocoa
The first snow of the season has fallen, Christmas trees are up, and Santa made his appearance at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This means that it is officially Christmastime, and...
View ArticleWhat to Bring to a Holiday Party: Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bark
It’s that time of year when everyone’s calendars are sprinkled with holiday parties. To get in a festive spirit, I have been sharing a collection of desserts to bring to – or serve at – at holiday...
View ArticleBoozy Holiday Milkshakes
Dessert cocktails are a simple and fun addition to holiday celebrations. Serving dessert cocktails, like these Boozy Holiday Milkshakes, is an easy way to kill two birds with one stone. These...
View ArticlePear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
I created this recipe for Pear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin three years ago and today I am revisiting it and updating it. This is an incredible meal that comes together quickly. Pork...
View ArticleFigs with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Reduction
Figs with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Reduction are an easy and elegant appetizer that can be prepared in just minutes. Figs and blue cheese are a classic flavor combination and rich syrupy balsamic...
View ArticleIndiana Sugar Cream Pie
Did you know that Indiana Sugar Cream Pie is Indiana’s state pie? This simple vanilla custard pie is so easy to make, and it is impossible to not love it. The bold vanilla taste and the creamy custard...
View ArticleComeback Sauce Corn
When I served an early Thanksgiving meal to my friends, this Comeback Sauce Corn was the most popular thing on the menu. It is creamy and a little spicy and a wonderful addition to Thanksgiving dinner....
View ArticleFig and Cranberry Chutney
This Fig and Cranberry Chutney is so much better and easier to make than cranberry sauce. I love that it is a modern twist on a Thanksgiving classic. Cranberry sauce in a mold is starting to feel a bit...
View ArticleMoroccan Spice Turkey
Let this Moroccan Spice Turkey be the star of the show on Thanksgiving. I know that a Moroccan Spice Turkey might sounds a little out there, but I promise that this recipe embraces a bold combination...
View ArticleAn Exotic Thanksgiving Table Setting
I love creating a different Thanksgiving table setting each year. In the past I have shared traditional fall table settings with gourds and mini pumpkins, but this year I wanted to do something...
View ArticleBeef Tenderloin with Gravy
The holidays are just around the corner! I know, time is flying by. This recipe for Beef Tenderloin with Gravy is a perfect meal for a holiday dinner or special occasion. It is an impressive meal that...
View ArticleAndes Candy Hot Cocoa
The first snow of the season has fallen, Christmas trees are up, and Santa made his appearance at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This means that it is officially Christmastime, and...
View ArticleRoasted Carrots, the Easiest Side Dish
Roasted carrots are definitely the easiest side dish, and when they are seasoned and roasted they are filled with natural sweetness and lots of flavor. This simple recipe takes just 4 ingredients and 5...
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