Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are a show stopping and easy Christmas side dish! Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are mashed with butter, maple syrup, and sea salt, and then topped with a butter, pecan, and brown sugar topping. It’s the ultimate combination of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. I created these sweet potatoes as part of […]
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Miso Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Miso Garlic Roasted Broccoli is a boldly flavorful and easy-to-prepare vegetable side dish that your family will love. This recipe only requires 5 minutes of preparation time – it is an easy addition to a weeknight meal. The rich umami flavor of miso adds so much to simple roasted broccoli. Miso Garlic Roasted Broccoli has […]
Roasted Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes
This easy recipe for Roasted Sweet Potatoes emphasizes the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes without adding marshmallows. It’s a recipe fitting for Thanksgiving, but healthy enough to enjoy year-round. Charles is British, so his Thanksgiving experience is limited to visits to my family. When I tested all of my Thanksgiving recipes we invited friends over […]
How to Make Cranberry Sauce from Scratch
Today I am teaching you how to make Cranberry Sauce from scratch. It is easier than you think, and it tastes better than the canned version! You can use either fresh or frozen cranberries to make cranberry sauce from scratch. Leading up to Thanksgiving you can usually find fresh cranberries at the grocery store, but […]
The Best Corn Bread Muffins
This recipe for the best Corn Bread Muffins makes for a great Thanksgiving side dish or a delicious breakfast. I love this recipe for Corn Bread Muffins because it has whole kernels of corn. It adds a fresh taste and a great texture to the muffins. The corn kernels also prevent the muffins from being […]
Sugar Snap Pea Casserole
This Sugar Snap Pea Casserole is a modern take on the classic green bean casserole that my mother has been serving at Thanksgiving for decades. I prefer the sugar snap peas because they retain their crispiness and have a fresher taste. Sugar Snap Peas are the new kale. Did you know that according to Pinterest’s […]
Creamy Parmesan Lime Corn with Shishito Peppers
Corn is an essential part of a Thanksgiving menu and this easy recipe for Creamy Parmesan Lime Corn with Shishito Peppers is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. Making this Creamy Parmesan Lime Corn with Shishito Peppers has been on my mind since Charles and I tried it at GT Prime. […]
Butternut Squash and Kale Stuffing
This recipe for Butternut Squash and Kale Stuffing is a simple twist on a classic Thanksgiving stuffing recipe that incorporates some extra vegetables. This is an easy recipe that blends fall flavors with fresh veggies. This stuffing is made with butternut squash, kale, mushrooms, onion, and shallot and is seasoned with sage, thyme, and parsley. […]
Sugar Snap Pea and Corn Salad
This Sugar Snap Pea and Corn Salad with caramelized shallots and a citrus yogurt dressing is an untraditional addition to Thanksgiving dinner that my family loves. While Thanksgiving tends to involves an array of baked vegetable side dishes, this Sugar Snap Pea and Corn Salad is a fun fresh alternative. Crisp lightly sautéed sugar snap […]
Cauliflower Mashed Potato Recipe
Adding cauliflower to mashed potatoes is an easy way to reduce the carbs and calories. This easy Cauliflower Mashed Potato recipe is a slightly healthier side dish to add to your Thanksgiving menu. I borrowed this idea for Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes from Oprah. She recommends adding some cauliflower to your mashed potatoes to make the […]