Month: November 2019
Vegan Chili with Spicy Soy Chorizo
It’s no secret that hearty soups and stews are synonymous with winter recipes, and chili is about as quintessential as it gets! However sometimes I just need a break from red meat! This recipe for Vegan Chili is just the ticket. My Vegan Chili is…
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Whipped Cream
Dark Chocolate Mousse is an easy and impressive dessert. Perfect for entertaining, as it can be made in advance, does not require reheating, and lends itself very well to individual portions. With a smooth luxurious texture and rich dark chocolate taste that is not overly…
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup is the best of both worlds! A warm comforting bowl of broth and vegetables with the added bonus of tasty Italian meatballs, all coming together to present one rich and satisfying meal that warms you down to the bones! A perfect for…
Double Chocolate and Sea Salt Caramel Cookies
This chocolatey, chewy sea salt caramel truffle filled cookies check all the right boxes for me! So rich and fudgy, with melted morsels of Tollhouse Sea Salt and Caramel Filled Baking Truffles. Perfect for literally any occasion that calls for a chocolate treat! Guys, I…
White Bean Turkey Chili
White Bean Turkey Chili is creamy, spicy, light, and aromatic. Flavors are built off of the chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeno, diced green chilis, and chipotle in adobo. This recipe uses Mexican spices and white beans with ground turkey meat to satisfy your chili craving,…
Maple Glazed Carrots with Goat Cheese, Pistachio & Pomegranate
Let’s hear it for recipes that taste as good as they look! Maple glazed carrots roasted with pure maple syrup and garlic and topped with tangy goat cheese crumbles, crunchy pistachios and juicy pomegranate seeds — is as easy as sin, and gorgeous too! A…
Apple and Herb Brined Turkey with Cider Gravy
Thanksgiving is a time for tradition, and this recipe for Apple and Herb Brined Turkey with Cider Gravy has been on my family’s dinner table since we were a young party of 3. Brining my bird in a salty, sweet, apple cider and herb concoction…
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pear, Bacon and Cranberry
This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pear, Bacon and Cranberry salad just might be my favorite recipe of Thanksgiving!! Yes- I know it’s a mere salad, but I’m quite happy with a nutrient packed and easy on the waist line recipe! Shredded raw Brussels Sprouts,…
Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Orange Zest
This recipe for homemade cranberry sauce will be a staple on your Thanksgiving table, as it has been on mine for over ten years! It is the perfect tangy and sweet accompaniment to the big bird at your feast, using fresh cranberries, apples, warm spices…
Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes
These Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes are a win all around! Fluffy, creamy, buttery with a the slightest tang from buttermilk and a nutty aroma from browned butter. A perfect side for any dinner needing a little spud action and should definitely be on the menu…
Apple Cornbread Stuffing with Fennel and Pancetta
In our home, no Thanksgiving is complete without this recipe for Apple Cornbread Stuffing with Fennel and Pancetta. It’s a buttery, sweet, and savory explosion that is simply irresistible. Bits of apple perfectly compliment the cornbread, while the crispy pancetta bits add a little something…