Delicious Recipes, Food, and Drinks
Making fresh pasta is one of my favorite things to do, it is therapeutic to me. And of course there’s the bonus of a massive texture and flavor difference between fresh pasta and dried. What is the difference? The difference between fresh pasta and the pasta you buy at the grocery store can be twofold. …
It’s a cold, rainy day, and I am craving some hearty beef stew. Beef stew is one of those dishes that really benefits from slowing down and taking your time. It all starts with the beef. I like to use a flavorful cut such as chuck roast or you can buy cubed stew meat, or …
I love baking bread. Having fresh bread hot out of the oven is truly one of life’s simple pleasures. This dinner roll recipe is relatively quick and easy for a yeasted dough. I have made this recipe so many times that there was a moment in my life where I didn’t think I would ever …
When the days turn chilly I start to crave my comfort foods. One of the first things I always make when fall comes around is my Chicken and Dumplings. It is so warming and comforting on a cold fall or winter evening. I love making soups. There is something so peaceful about a pot of …
Nothing screams fall flavors to me more than butternut squash and sage. When you eat that combination it is Autumn in your mouth! This easy dinner is packed with fall flavors plus a little bit of an extra boost from the brown butter and toasted pecans. It comes together quickly and the whole family is …
This tart is lemon meringue meets delicious cranberry sauce. I feel like fresh cranberries are such an underutilized fruit even during the time when they’re in season. Everyone knows cranberry sauce and everyone knows dried cranberries that you put on salads or into baked goods, but what else can we do with cranberries? This tart …
Growing up I was never a fan of cranberry sauce. I always thought of it as that can shaped Jell-O that comes out in one piece. I didn’t start to like cranberry sauce until I started making it for myself. Back at a restaurant I worked in we did Thanksgiving to go and that’s where …
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are a year-round classic, but they are always a staple on my Thanksgiving table. I mean, potatoes are practically the star of the show, going over even better than the turkey does. This recipe for my roasted garlic mashed potatoes is restaurant style meaning there is a lot of cream, a …
I’m telling you right now, this snack mix is my new go to for a party snack. It has everything you want in a snack! It’s sweet. It’s salty. It’s spicy. It has everything good wrapped into one little bite. Not only is it delicious but it is super quick to make, it only takes …
Imagine this scenario: it’s the holidays, you have your family staying at your house and you just prepared a delicious feast for dinner. You’ve put in so much work for this meal but you still have to feed everyone again the next day for breakfast. If your refrigerator looks anything like mine during the holidays …