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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Beef Tenderloin with Gravy
The holidays are just around the corner! I know, time is flying by. This recipe for Beef Tenderloin with Gravy is a perfect meal for a holiday dinner or special occasion. It is an impressive meal that doesn’t require too much preparation time. The beef is seasoned with mustard and shallot and served with […]
An Exotic Thanksgiving Table Setting
I love creating a different Thanksgiving table setting each year. In the past I have shared traditional fall table settings with gourds and mini pumpkins, but this year I wanted to do something completely different – especially since this year I cooked global recipes inspired by travel. I wanted the table design to be just as […]
Moroccan Spice Turkey
Let this Moroccan Spice Turkey be the star of the show on Thanksgiving. I know that a Moroccan Spice Turkey might sounds a little out there, but I promise that this recipe embraces a bold combination of spices while still pairing well with your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. And the gravy is exceptionally good. This […]
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 […]
Indiana Sugar Cream Pie
Indiana’s state pie, Indiana Sugar Cream Pie, is a delicious and easy to prepare vanilla custard pie that your family will love. Did you know that Indiana Sugar Cream Pie is Indiana’s state pie? This simple vanilla custard pie is so easy to make, and it is impossible to not love it. The bold vanilla taste […]
Figs with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Reduction
Figs with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Reduction are an easy and elegant appetizer that can be prepared in just minutes. Figs and blue cheese are a classic flavor combination and rich syrupy balsamic vinegar is the perfect way to enhance their bold flavors. Figs are in season right now and fresh figs are such a treat. […]
Pear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
This Pear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is an incredible meal that comes together quickly. Pork tenderloin is butterflied and filled with white wine poached pears, shallots, blue cheese, and rosemary. I created this recipe for Pear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin three years ago and today I am revisiting it and updating it. The […]
Boozy Holiday Milkshakes
Dessert cocktails are a simple and fun addition to holiday celebrations. Serving dessert cocktails, like these Boozy Holiday Milkshakes, is an easy way to kill two birds with one stone. These milkshakes are a dessert on their own, but they would also pair beautifully with anything chocolate. The best part is that you only need […]