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 […]
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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 […]
Steakhouse Style Wedge Salad
Steakhouses have the best wedge salads. I just had to learn how to recreate them at home. This steakhouse style wedge salad tastes just as delicious as the one at your favorite steakhouse! Some steakhouse wedge salads are very simple and are just topped with blue cheese dressing and bacon. I went the extra […]
Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad
Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad is an easy twist on a classic recipe. Tomatoes are brushed the pesto, topped with Parmesan, and roasted until the Parmesan becomes crisp. The warm roasted tomatoes are topped with slices of fresh mozzarella and then served. You can eat this on its own, or serve it with a sliced baguette. […]
How to Make Biscuits
When my friend Libb hosted a southern barbecue on her Chicago rooftop, I decided to bring homemade biscuits with honey butter. Once you know how to make biscuits from scratch, you will want to make them all the time. They take just minutes of active preparation time, and you probably have all of the ingredients […]
How to make Yorkshire Pudding
Yorkshire Pudding is an essential part of a traditional Sunday Roast. A Sunday Roast is a Sunday afternoon meal served in the UK consisting of a roast meat, gravy, potatoes, vegetables, and Yorkshire Pudding. When I told Charles that I wanted to make a Sunday Roast, his response was that I had to make Yorkshire […]
Roasted Bacon Maple Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Bacon Maple Brussels Sprouts are such a treat. The brussels sprouts are roasted until they are crispy and they take on the sweetness of the maple syrup and the saltiness from the bacon. This recipe turns eating your veggies into a very delicious task. Roasted Bacon Maple Brussels Sprouts are perfectly crispy and absolutely […]