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 minutes of active preparation time. I like to simply season roasted carrots with butter, salt, and honey. The honey brings out […]
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No Roll Pie Crust Recipe | Shortbread Pie Crust
This 4 ingredient no roll pie crust recipe is the easiest way to make a pie crust from scratch! You mix up the ingredients in a saucepan and then press the dough into a pie pan to make this shortbread pie crust. You can make this shortbread pie crust recipe in just 5 minutes. […]
Thanksgiving Table Setting with Fresh Fruit
This year’s Thanksgiving table setting reflects this year’s theme of a menu focused on fresh food. This Thanksgiving table setting features fresh lemons, oranges, and apples nestled in greens with some yellow flowers. It’s bold and bit rustic but fitting for Thanksgiving. I love this idea because it was so easy to put together. The […]
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 […]
Reduced Fat Pumpkin Cheesecake
My Reduced Fat Pumpkin Cheesecake is has a layers of pumpkin filling and a fresh creamy yogurt cheesecake. It’s a lighter healthier dessert to serve your family this Thanksgiving. This year I wanted to create a Thanksgiving menu that is a little bit healthier. I wanted to focus on recipes that seemed decadent while including […]
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. […]