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 […]
Reasons to Visit Traverse City in the Fall
I spent the past weekend in Traverse City, Michigan and I am excited to share my experience of visiting Traverse City in the fall with you! Crisp fresh fall air, trees filled with vibrant warm colored leaves, days that aren’t too hot and aren’t too cold, and an awareness that these days are precious make […]
Roasted Carrots with a Ginger Yogurt Sauce and Pepitas
This simple recipe for Roasted Carrots with a Ginger Yogurt Sauce and Pepitas turns carrots into a show stopping side dish. Serve this for Thanksgiving or along with a weeknight meal. Your family will love the sweet and spicy flavors of this vegetable recipe. I like raw carrots, but I love roasted carrots. And these roast […]
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 Spinach Salad
This spinach salad is loaded with protein and vegetables and is perfect for meal prepping. Baby spinach is topped with diced chicken, hard-boiled egg, thinly sliced baby bella mushrooms, grape tomatoes, blue cheese, crispy prosciutto, and a homemade chunky blue cheese dressing. Eat it for lunch or dinner! This salad is inspired by a salad […]
Season of Smoke at the Omni Chicago Hotel
I am excited to be partnering with Omni Hotels to share my recent staycation at the Omni Chicago Hotel, and to give you a look at their new Season of Smoke special menu. Even though we live in Chicago, it is always a treat to get to stay the night in a different neighborhood. It […]
Mushroom Spinach Stuffed Turkey Breast
This Mushroom Spinach Stuffed Turkey Breast is a fun alternative to serving a whole turkey at Thanksgiving or Christmas. A turkey breast is stuffed with a cheesy mushroom spinach dip and then roasted. It is loaded with flavor and it pairs well with gravy and mashed potatoes! I love the ease of preparing a Turkey Breast. […]
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 […]
5 Day NYC Itinerary
This 5 Day NYC Itinerary brings together all of the city’s must see sites. Follow this itinerary to experience all of the best museums, historical sites, parks, and things to do in New York City. This New York City itinerary is designed so that you can walk from place to place exploring a different part […]