persimply delicious When I see something in the produce section at my grocery store that isn’t always there, I snatch it up immediately. Usually that means it’s in season and not for very long. One of these said produce items is persimmon. I can’t say I’m the biggest connoisseur of the late autumn fruit, they …
a piece of the pie Pecan pie was never my favorite during the holidays, but I think I might be turning a new leaf on it. Especially after making these pecan pie bars. It’s a simplified and mess-free approach to making pie, and the result is an ooey, gooey delicious dessert. These are very easy …
a cranberry jewel When it comes to holiday sauces and sides, I’ve never been much for cranberry sauce. Generally, I think it’s too sweet and has a consistency that’s too close to jelly. I do, however, love a good salsa, so what’s been stopping us from taking fresh cranberries and making a good salsa out …
it’s not all gravy, baby Sometimes gravy gives me the ick, but this mushroom sauce is definitely not gravy. Sure, it has the similar methods and the same utility as gravy, but this sauce is delicious and it’s a keeper. Not to mention an absolute staple on my Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve dinner table. This …
there’s always a hot take on thanksgiving food My Thanksgiving hot take is that I hate traditional stuffing. It’s usually super dry and kind of flavorless. I don’t like big chunks of bread, and I definitely don’t like anything that comes out of a box. However, there’s one type of stuffing that I look forward …
when the French won the potato war Gratin dauphinois is an incredible Thanksgiving (or any holiday) side dish. It’s not the most traditional, and I certainly didn’t grow up eating potatoes this way at my family Thanksgiving feast. It wasn’t until I started making Thanksgiving dinner with my French husband that he suggested this dish …
let the festivities begin One of my absolute favorite fall-time vegetables is Brussels sprouts. They’re hearty, you can eat the cooked or raw, and there are so many fun and festive ways you can dress them up. Every year I love trying a new Brussels recipe with different ingredients and flavors. Last year I did …
I don’t always eat muffins for breakfast, but when I do I enjoy them homemade, moist, and delicious. It’s an added bonus if I make a seasonal recipe, like these maple pumpkin muffins that are getting me in the mood for Thanksgiving later this week. I don’t think I have to tell you that pumpkin …
It’s cocktail time! This spiced and spiked cider is the perfect autumn libation, and a great idea if you’re looking for a fun Thanksgiving cocktail that will surely please your guests. This cocktail is a sweet one on its own, but you can make it extra sweet by creating a brown sugar coated rim. There’s …
I feel like smashed potatoes have been all the rage lately. I keep seeing them pop up in my Instagram feed and on restaurant menus. Once I decided to try making them, I fully understood the hype. Smashed potatoes are like a mix between French fries and baked potatoes. They have skins and bake in …