Last week I joined with some other food blogger friends for a Thanksgiving meal together. We gathered at Ashlee’s house, each of us bringing several of our favorite recipes for our Thanksgiving menu. It was so fun to have a “practice” Thanksgiving. It really put me in the mood for next week! Ashlee, Jesseca, Yvonne […]
Cranberry-Ginger Chutney
I am a huge fan of cranberries. I think it goes back to the days when I was a little girl and I would visit my grandma’s house. She always, always, always had cranberry juice in her fridge. Her cupboard shelf was lined with tiny, straight-sided juice glasses. I loved watching her pour the dark […]
Gluten-Free Cornbread Sausage Stuffing with Leeks, Pecans, and Dried Cranberries (Gluten-Free)
I’ve been making Cornbread Sausage Stuffing with Leeks, Pecans, and Dried Cranberries for nine years. Every. single. year. Without fail. Always for Thanksgiving and sometimes for Christmas too. Okay, and really, sometimes I make it during the summer just because I can and twice a year doesn’t seem like enough. Also, I need to mention, […]
Oatmeal Pecan Tart (Gluten Free)
Folks, let me introduce you to what is quite possibly my favorite Thanksgiving dessert – Oatmeal Pecan Tart. Of course I always say that, don’t I? Every year we have try a new recipe and if it’s a huge hit, we add it to our yearly repertoire of traditional Thanksgiving fare. Back in 2006 I […]
Maple Mustard Roasted Chicken
This Maple Mustard Roasted Chicken is the quintessential fall dinner. My family absolutely loves roasted chicken and over the years I’ve practiced and practiced until I’ve perfected it. I loved the idea of using maple in a savory way with the spiciness of English dry mustard. I love the spicy kick ground mustard powder adds. […]
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes with Rosemary
A few years ago I wrote a Mashed Potatoes 101 guide. I pride myself on making fabulous mashed potatoes. I really do. Last year I mastered what I (then) called the perfect mashed potatoes thanks to a tip from one of my favorite local chefs. And now I have mastered Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes with […]
Pear Nutmeg Streusel Muffins
Warm Pear Nutmeg Streusel Muffins, fresh from the oven, are the perfect fall breakfast or snack. I’ve been making a non-gf version of these muffins for years. The idea came to me the other morning to make a batch of gluten-free muffins and add diced pears to the batter. It was a brilliant move, if […]
Herbed Gruyere Thumbprints
Let’s talk about Thanksgiving appetizers. Specifically these Herbed Gruyere Thumbprints. Aren’t they purty? I’ve been going back through my archives and making a few recipes here and there, taking new pics to give the recipes and posts a little facelift. That and to see if we still enjoy the recipes, or if I need to […]
Cranberry Pumpkin Smoothie
This Cranberry Pumpkin Smoothie is the perfect thing to perk up your morning. I make a batch and it lasts me until lunch, unless I’m nice and share. Then it’s perfect for two people. No greens in this smoothie! I thought about it, but decided I really liked the flavor of the cranberries and pumpkin […]
How To Make Brown Butter
Ah, brown butter. Everyone’s favorite food group. Butter is pretty great already, but when you cook it and it gets all nutty and brown, that’s when it becomes the best thing ever. I’m always surprised when a friend asks me what brown butter is. What I want to say is, “Have you been living under […]
