Let the countdown begin… “When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on.” — Theodore Roosevelt Whether this is your first time hosting Thanksgiving or your 40th time, this is the post for you! Maybe it’s just two of you? Maybe your immediate family? Maybe a few more? Here’s my insider tip…
This best turkey divan recipe uses leftover turkey or chicken. It is creamy, flavorful, with bright pops of broccoli and topped with either a crispy, buttery cracker topping or leftover stuffing. Made from scratch, with no canned soups, plus easy ways to make gluten free! Don’t you just love a good casserole or bake, with…
Traditional Thanksgiving Menu ideas for 2020, it’s a different kind of year, but that’s okay, we are resilient, creative and we are not going to give in! That’s why I have collected all of my favorite Thanksgiving Menu Ideas in one place. Whether you are sitting down for a traditional thanksgiving dinner, or a simple…
This is your new favorite Thanksgiving dessert recipe! Learn how to make this easy chocolate pumpkin skillet crisp! Rich chocolate, blended with healthy pumpkin into a warm, soft, cobbler-like cake with a crunchy graham cracker crisp topping. Heavenly! Easily adapted to be gluten free. The texture of this chocolate pumpkin skillet crisp is more cobbler-y,…
Even non-asparagus fans will LOVE this recipe for no fail, roasted asparagus cheese bake! It’s a snap to make, 5 minute prep, 20 minutes in the oven — perfect cheesy asparagus every time! A no fail, easy asparagus cheese bake recipe, that yields perfect results every time. Plus it’s a fabulous low carb side dish…
Easy chicken and wild rice casserole is a healthier creamy hotdish full of veggies, long grain and wild rice, slivered almonds and is a fabulous way to use up leftover chicken or turkey! Plus simple instructions on how to convert to gluten free and vegetarian. Looking for an easy, make ahead meal or holiday side?…
The Best Thanksgiving Stuffing recipe, that’s a big claim, I know! Let me tell you why! A delicious, savory sausage, apple, walnut stuffing, fragrant fresh herbs; made with fresh pumpernickel, sourdough and brown bread, making a crispy rich buttery crust on top, that’s why! Whether you stuff your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey, make it as…
Does anything quite say fall like an easy Old Fashioned Apple Crisp? Sweet-tart apples in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a lighter buttery oat crumb topping. Plus, easily make gluten free and vegan! We have been making this recipe for decades, but I haven’t made it in awhile, it was time I not only…
Koulourakia are traditional Greek butter cookies; a pastry like cookie, crisp on the outside tender and buttery on the inside, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla — the perfect dunking cookie! These butter cookies are mouthwatering and perfect to kick off the holiday baking season, but I’ll let you in on a secret, they…
A rustic no knead cranberry nut bread that is so delicious and easy, it will make a bread baker out of anyone! An easy yeast bread recipe that requires minutes to mix, requiring very little hands on time. This no-knead bread recipe has been on repeat in our house, not only does it taste amazing,…
Have you ever made (or eaten) Beer Cheese Soup, NOW is the time to make this amazing soup! Filled with veggies, clean all natural ingredients, like sharp white cheddar and Colby cheese, this soup will become a fall favorite. Simple step-by-step instructions for the best, comfort food ever! Maybe you’ve tried beer soup before; during…
This holiday season (or anytime turkey cravings hit) make this Instant Pot turkey breast recipe! Crazy juicy, simple, so flavorful; this roasted turkey breast is done in a little over an hour with drippings to make a delicious gravy too! Whether you are hosting a big family gathering and need a little extra turkey or…
Homemade easy Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is the perfect fall breakfast treat. Using a doctored cake mix, with a ribbon of gooey brown sugar and pecan swirl throughout, finished with a simple maple syrup glaze. A quick, moist and delicious fall dessert. While I am a firm believer in making things from scratch, sometimes even…
This best turkey divan recipe uses leftover turkey or chicken. It is creamy, flavorful, with bright pops of broccoli and topped with either a crispy, buttery cracker topping or leftover stuffing. Made from scratch, with no canned soups, plus easy ways to make gluten free! Don’t you just love a good casserole or bake, with…
Traditional Thanksgiving Menu ideas for 2020, it’s a different kind of year, but that’s okay, we are resilient, creative and we are not going to give in! That’s why I have collected all of my favorite Thanksgiving Menu Ideas in one place. Whether you are sitting down for a traditional thanksgiving dinner, or a simple…
This is your new favorite Thanksgiving dessert recipe! Learn how to make this easy chocolate pumpkin skillet crisp! Rich chocolate, blended with healthy pumpkin into a warm, soft, cobbler-like cake with a crunchy graham cracker crisp topping. Heavenly! Easily adapted to be gluten free. The texture of this chocolate pumpkin skillet crisp is more cobbler-y,…
Let the countdown begin… “When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on.” — Theodore Roosevelt Whether this is your first time hosting Thanksgiving or your 40th time, this is the post for you! Maybe it’s just two of you? Maybe your immediate family? Maybe a few more? Here’s my insider tip…
Even non-asparagus fans will LOVE this recipe for no fail, roasted asparagus cheese bake! It’s a snap to make, 5 minute prep, 20 minutes in the oven — perfect cheesy asparagus every time! A no fail, easy asparagus cheese bake recipe, that yields perfect results every time. Plus it’s a fabulous low carb side dish…
Easy chicken and wild rice casserole is a healthier creamy hotdish full of veggies, long grain and wild rice, slivered almonds and is a fabulous way to use up leftover chicken or turkey! Plus simple instructions on how to convert to gluten free and vegetarian. Looking for an easy, make ahead meal or holiday side?…
The Best Thanksgiving Stuffing recipe, that’s a big claim, I know! Let me tell you why! A delicious, savory sausage, apple, walnut stuffing, fragrant fresh herbs; made with fresh pumpernickel, sourdough and brown bread, making a crispy rich buttery crust on top, that’s why! Whether you stuff your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey, make it as…
Does anything quite say fall like an easy Old Fashioned Apple Crisp? Sweet-tart apples in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a lighter buttery oat crumb topping. Plus, easily make gluten free and vegan! We have been making this recipe for decades, but I haven’t made it in awhile, it was time I not only…
Koulourakia are traditional Greek butter cookies; a pastry like cookie, crisp on the outside tender and buttery on the inside, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla — the perfect dunking cookie! These butter cookies are mouthwatering and perfect to kick off the holiday baking season, but I’ll let you in on a secret, they…
A rustic no knead cranberry nut bread that is so delicious and easy, it will make a bread baker out of anyone! An easy yeast bread recipe that requires minutes to mix, requiring very little hands on time. This no-knead bread recipe has been on repeat in our house, not only does it taste amazing,…
Have you ever made (or eaten) Beer Cheese Soup, NOW is the time to make this amazing soup! Filled with veggies, clean all natural ingredients, like sharp white cheddar and Colby cheese, this soup will become a fall favorite. Simple step-by-step instructions for the best, comfort food ever! Maybe you’ve tried beer soup before; during…
This holiday season (or anytime turkey cravings hit) make this Instant Pot turkey breast recipe! Crazy juicy, simple, so flavorful; this roasted turkey breast is done in a little over an hour with drippings to make a delicious gravy too! Whether you are hosting a big family gathering and need a little extra turkey or…
Homemade easy Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is the perfect fall breakfast treat. Using a doctored cake mix, with a ribbon of gooey brown sugar and pecan swirl throughout, finished with a simple maple syrup glaze. A quick, moist and delicious fall dessert. While I am a firm believer in making things from scratch, sometimes even…
I am throwing tradition to the wind, cause 2020 is that kind of year…today I am bringing you a brand new, chocolate-y pumpkin-y dessert, several lighter and quick dinner ideas, plus 36+ Traditional Thanksgiving Menu Ideas perfect for small gatherings! So what do chocolate and pumpkin have in common? They are both smooth, rich, earthy, creamy and my family loves chocolate…
