Let’s get cozy with comforting, family favorite dinners. We’ll make use of seasonal ingredients, as well as pantry staples to keep the chill at bay. Warm up to sheet pan chicken with spicy harissa, vegetarian chili, mac and cheese, pork tenderloin and more! Continue reading “11 Recipes for Cozy Dinners on Cool Nights” »
We are a little over a week away from Thanksgiving. So I figured it’d be the perfect time to share a collection 40 Recipes to Make for Thanksgiving!! Here are some of my all-time Thanksgiving favorites! Appetizers: Warm Caramelized Fennel Cheese Dip – This dip is SO good. The leeks and fennel are caramelized and […]
This collection of 15 cozy recipes to make in December is a round-up of recipes to make during the coziest month of the year. Everything from quick dinners to cookies galore to cakes that scream holiday cheer! Perfect Homemade Hot Chocolate – This hot chocolate is my favorite, decadent hot chocolate. Truly just the way […]
Fewer guests at the holiday table this year? Never fear! We’ve got a delicious, doable menu that’s sure to delight yet won’t take the whole day to pull together. Continue reading “5 Memorable Recipes for a Small Scale Thanksgiving” »
When dinner can double as the next day’s lunch or the next night’s repurposed leftovers, that’s a busy weeknight win. Make it easy on yourself with Instant Pot Stew, Creamy Polenta with White Beans and Broccoli, or a hearty Puerto Rican dish loaded with shrimp, rice, and peas. Continue reading “5 Weeknight Dinners that Make […]
This Butter Pecan Pie is gooey, delicious, salty and sweet and the perfect pie to make for Thanksgiving. Toasted pecans with vanilla and butter give this pie its signature flavor profile. Last year was the first year that I hosted a Thanksgiving in its entirety. Since I write this blog, I wasn’t stressed at […]
Sweet and crunchy Candied Pecans are so easy to make and even easier to eat! With just a handful of ingredients, this delightfully easy recipe makes for a delicious holiday gift and is the perfect topping for desserts, breakfasts, and salads! This really is the best candied pecan recipe you’ll ever try! Love pecans? MakeView […]
Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken Wings are a game day staple that are great for dinner too! These Lemon Pepper Wings are baked until golden and crispy and then brushed with a mouthwatering lemon pepper butter sauce that will have your friends and family fighting over the last one – so good! Looking for more amazingView […]
This easy Greek Chicken recipe is loaded with authentic Greek flavors in an easy to make weeknight dinner! A lovely Greek marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and garlic provides an abundance of bright, fresh flavor to chicken thighs and potatoes. Love easy chicken dinners? Make sure to try my Chicken Stir Fry and ChickenView […]
Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes are a fall favorite! These pumpkin pancakes are perfectly soft and fluffy with warm spices throughout. You are going to love this easy pumpkin pancake recipe! More fall breakfast favorites include these Pumpkin Donuts and Pumpkin Muffins! The BEST Pumpkin Pancakes There is nothing better than a hot stack of pumpkin pancakesView […]
Why not mix up your weekly meal plans? Go with some childhood classics like goldfish cracker crusted chicken tenders and hot dog stroganoff or try something with a little kick like Moroccan Meatloaf or Pesto White Bean Burgers. Continue reading “5 Comfort Food Recipes Reinvented” »
It’s soup season and nothing says comfort better than a hot bowl of homemade chicken soup. Start with classic Chicken Noodle Soup, mix it up with a bowl of Chicken Udon Soup with Bok Choy or go for something hearty like Chicken Mulligatawny. Whichever soup you choose, you’re sure to be satisfied. Continue reading “14 […]
Don’t banish leftover pumpkin purée to the back of your freezer only to be forgotten and tossed. Get the most out of pumpkin season by using leftover pumpkin purée for Chocolate Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Biscotti, and to enhance your morning coffee. Continue reading “9 Recipes to Use Up Leftover Pumpkin Purée” »
Don’t banish leftover pumpkin purée to the back of your freezer only to be forgotten and tossed. Get the most out of pumpkin season by using leftover pumpkin purée for Chocolate Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Biscotti, and to enhance your morning coffee. Continue reading “9 Recipes to Use Up Leftover Pumpkin Purée” »
It’s soup season and nothing says comfort better than a hot bowl of homemade chicken soup. Start with classic Chicken Noodle Soup, mix it up with a bowl of Chicken Udon Soup with Bok Choy or go for something hearty like Chicken Mulligatawny. Whichever soup you choose, you’re sure to be satisfied. Continue reading “14 […]
These easy Roasted Potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside! This roasted potatoes recipe is made with herbs and spices you have in your pantry. A quick and easy side dish that will become part of your regular rotation. Fantastically easy to make, this family favorite side dish is incrediblyView […]
These Loaded Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies have all of your favorite flavors in one amazing cookie! Fabulously easy to make with no chilling time, this chocolate chip cookie recipe is full of peanut butter, chocolate, and pretzels for an undeniably delicious treat. Love chocolate chip cookies? Make sure to try my Chewy Chocolate ChipView […]
It’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s never too early to start planning for Thanksgiving, so I’m going to throw you this little tip to save for later. There are so many moving parts that go into making sure a Thanksgiving meal is hot and ready all at the same time, and it’s even more […]
Have you ever had a recipe call for just a partial can of pumpkin purée? And then you’re like, “well, what am I going to do with the rest of this??” Instead of searching for a recipe that calls for the exact amount of pumpkin purée that you have leftover, I like to add a […]
I’m constantly looking for new ways to use my favorite (not) Sun Dried Tomato Sauce in recipes because it’s just SO good. So, the other day I was thinking, “Hmmm, I wonder if I can just make it into a really tasty soup.” The answer is yes. Yes, that deliciously tangy, herb-infused sauce is the […]
It’s always been my philosophy to keep my kitchen equipment basic, with as few single-purpose tools and appliances as possible. But there are a few kitchen tools that go above and beyond. They’re multi-purpose items that are absolutely invaluable in my kitchen, and they get used almost every day. I want to share this short […]
Potstickers are steamed and then pan-fried. These potstickers are filled with ground pork, fresh ginger and cabbage; resulting in super flavorful, delicious and perfectly crispy potstickers that are served with a dipping sauce. I’m not sure about you, but I miss traveling and going to restaurants so much. And while I have been going to […]
This Brown Butter Mini Sheet Cake with Maple Frosting the perfect seasonal cake. It’s super fluffy, nutty in flavor and the maple frosting is light and delicious. Clover Sonoma Dairy I love Clover Sonoma and find myself reaching for their milk, butter and other dairy products when I’m at the market. If you’re unfamiliar with […]
The Vodka Cranberry is perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day or sipping at a holiday party! Bursting with tart cranberry flavor and a hint of lime, this Cape Cod drink is bright, bold and incredibly refreshing. Dress it up with lime wedges and cranberries to elevate this drink to holiday party status.View […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies! Such a great after-school (or work!) snack. They’re made with cocoa powder, peanut butter, oats, sugar, butter, and milk. Drizzle with extra peanut butter to make these peanut butter no bake cookies extra special! Continue reading “No Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookies” »