This Chorizo Sage Stuffing recipe is the BEST Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. Your family will be going back for more of this delicious homemade stuffing with chorizo, sage, fresh apples, and mushrooms. Stuffing is a Thanksgiving essential. When I was working on my series of Thanksgiving recipes, I called my sister to go over the plan […]
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Serbian Baked Beans (Prebranac)
My favorite food discovery from my trip to Serbia is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal! Learn how to make Prebranac – Serbian Baked Beans! I was never a huge fan of baked beans, until I discovered these Serbian Baked Beans, called prebranac. It was love at first bite. When I was in Serbia […]
Fig and Cranberry Chutney
This Fig and Cranberry Chutney is so much better and easier to make than cranberry sauce. I love that this modern twist on a Thanksgiving classic. Cranberry sauce in a mold is starting to feel a bit dated, and getting the cranberry sauce out of the mold intact is a challenging task. This chutney is […]
Comeback Sauce Corn
This easy 20 minute recipe for corn in a Mississippi comeback sauce is so good that my friends ate every bite. 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 […]
Irish Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon)
This Irish Mashed Potato recipe is twist on a classic Colcannon and it is perfect for Thanksgiving. You can’t have Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes, right? They have always been my favorite part of the meal. This year my series of Thanksgiving recipes here on the blog is inspired by travel, and it is fitting that my mashed […]
The Best Roasted Carrots with Ginger and Honey
Wondering how to make the best roasted carrots? Add ginger, honey, and a dash of spice for delicious sweet and spicy carrots that you won’t be able to stop eating. I started making these roasted carrots this summer and have been making them about once a week since them. This is a great easy to […]
How to Make Grilled Corn on the Cob
I just learned how to make grilled corn on the cob and it’s the best thing ever! This is definitely the easiest way to prepare corn, and I have been making it at least once a week since summer started. One of the benefits of living in the Midwest is that corn is plentiful and […]
Garlic Parmesan Grilled Potatoes
On hot summer days, I like to cook complete meals on the grill. These Garlic Parmesan Grilled Potatoes are a perfect compliment to grilled meat or seafood, and the preparation time is only a few minutes. The potatoes really soak up the flavor from the garlic parmesan dressing they are cooked in, and it’s the […]
Sriracha Grilled Cauliflower with Whipped Feta
The craziest thing happened recently. It was a Friday, and the first time Charles and I were both at home in Chicago on a weekend in 6 weeks. We decided to mark the occasion with a low-key date night at Soho House. I put on a dress and as soon as I was ready I […]
Elote Casserole
This Elote Casserole is a spin on my favorite Mexican street food. Elotes combine the fresh flavor of corn on the cob with creamy cheese, zesty lime, and a touch of spice. I love elotes so much that I might be guilty of ordering only elotes when I am walking by one of my favorite […]