Need a hearty lunch for the kids at home today or a quick weeknight dinner? This tortellini soup is incredibly satisfying, flavorful, and so fast to make. I used Italian sausage and didn’t even have to season the soup with salt and pepper. My mom used to make us this crusty pull apart cheesy bread…
Need a little lunch inspiration? I pack a salad for Michael most days and it saves time, money, and the lunchtime sleepies that result from a heavy restaurant meal. If you need a change from your usual brown bag lunch, this Curried Chicken Salad and Italian Tuna Salad are both packed with flavor and protein….
Happy New Year!! If you make resolutions and yours include anything along the lines of eating healthier, saving money, or spending quality time with your family, I have the answer: cooking at home! Lemon Chicken Thighs are so easy and get nice and crisp in the oven. Sauté a vegetable, cook a starch, and dinner’s…
Don’t forget to get your black eyed peas this week!! They usually sell out this time of year because of superstitious people like me who want to usher in good luck for the New Year. Hoppin’ John can be made with a ham hock or leftover Christmas ham, but I used andouille and treated it…
What is your Christmas breakfast tradition? If you need a couple new ideas, I made a tater tot casserole with sausage, eggs, and peppers that was so good!! Crisp on top, cheesy in the middle, and a complete meal in a pan. Then I pressed refrigerated cinnamon rolls in my waffle iron! Brush them with…
Get your butter and sugar out for some Christmas cookie baking!! Molasses Crinkles are chewy, easy, and ship beautifully. I’m partial to shortbread and butter cookies this time of year and these Hazelnut Snowballs are crisp, buttery, and full of toasted hazelnuts. If you don’t want to bake, just dip some Oreos or Ritz (preferably…
It’s holiday party season! Honey Roasted Shrimp is the greatest upgrade to ordinary shrimp cocktail and Spinach Artichoke Bites in a buttery, crisp phyllo shell are such a lovely way to serve everyone’s favorite dip. Make them for your Christmas party, but make a lot. The better the food, the faster it disappears. Oh, almost…
After a weekend of Thanksgiving leftovers, I was ready for something green and fresh today! This is my “Between Holidays” salad of shaved Brussels sprouts, roasted sweet potatoes, pomegranates, and toasted hazelnuts, all lightly tossed in a lemon maple vinaigrette. I think it’s gorgeous and the ingredients feel festive and special for this time of…
Happy Thanksgiving week!! I shared my favorite stuffing recipe that is packed with sage sausage, dried cranberries, apples, and chestnuts. For me, it is just not Thanksgiving without this. And last year, I added a deliciously light and refreshing cranberry salad that I had seen @kelseynixon post about for years! It’s now part of our (giant) Thanksgiving…
If you’ve been tasked with bringing dessert to Thanksgiving, I have two of the easiest, most delicious recipes for you. Store-bought pie crust and butterscotch chips make my favorite apple pie. And I always make pumpkin rolls for Thanksgiving, but this cake is infinitely easier and feeds a crowd beautifully. I actually prefer it to…