Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

My youngest son originally made this cranberry sauce in preschool and brought home a jar for Thanksgiving dinner. Ever since then, we’ve cooked this heavenly sauce, making it a part of our tradition. It’s much tastier than canned cranberry sauce and takes less than 15 minute to make – all in 1 pot!

Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing

Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing

This is my grandmother’s recipe and my gold standard for Thanksgiving stuffing. It is a tradition to make this in our house each year, whether we’re with family or friends. 

Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars

These little bars are sinfully delicious! They do require 2 steps, to make the crust and then the topping, but it’s easy and totally worth it. 

Sweet Potato Whip

Sweet Potato Whip

Sweet potatoes don’t need much to enhance their naturally sweet flavor. In this recipe we use a little maple syrup and butter to bring out a rich, delicious flavor.

Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower Gratin

This is a delicious savory side dish that requires just a few ingredients. The blend of parmesan, butter and roasted cauliflower make this an incredible, healthy comfort food.

Honey Mustard Chicken

Honey Mustard Chicken

If you’re looking for a quick and delicious chicken dinner, this incredible honey mustard sauce does the trick! And the best part is that the prep time takes less than 5 minutes. Both kids and adults will love this simple, tasty recipe. 

Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is a winter squash with a tough outer skin that makes for a long shelf life. When roasted, the inner flesh becomes tender and brings out an incredible flavor that doesn’t need much seasoning. In this recipe I use salt, pepper and olive oil, to keep it simple, but you may add nutmeg and cinnamon for a slightly sweeter taste. 

Plum Pound Cake

Plum Pound Cake

As a young girl, I remember eating this fresh out of the oven at a neighbor’s house. It’s a simple, one bowl cake with a wonderful blend of spices that complement the plum preserves. This is a great cake for fall – perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Glazed Brussel Sprouts

Glazed Brussel Sprouts

This recipe is a game changer. Lightly glazed with honey, maple syrup and diced bacon bits, the sprouts are a perfect blend of sweet and savory. 

Fig Crostata

Fig Crostata

A crostata is an Italian jam tart, and one of the most classic Italian desserts, which you can find in almost any bakery in Italy. This recipe calls for fig jam or preserves, but you may substitute for other traditional flavors such as apricot, cherry, raspberry – or any flavor you like. 

Pasta al Limone (Lemon Pasta)

Pasta al Limone (Lemon Pasta)

This is an incredibly simple dish that bursts with flavor. It is the combination of ingredients that yields this flavorful, yet light dish so it is important to select quality ingredients for this recipe. This pasta reminds me of warm, sunny days in Roman countryside.

Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

This flavorful salsa can be served as an appetizer or snack with tortilla chips or over chicken or fish.

Pan Roasted Corn

Pan Roasted Corn

Pan roasted corn is a delicious alternative to corn on the cob and so quick and easy to make.

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ice Cream Sandwiches

These ice cream sandwiches are the perfect cool treat for warm summer days. Swap out the vanilla for your favorite ice cream flavor.