Pretzel rolls make everything better. Especially when it comes to Thanksgiving leftovers! Here's one of my faves... Cranberry Apple Turkey Sliders Perfect for leftover turkey! 8 pretzel rolls2 cups leftover turkey, shredded1 apple, cored and thinly sliced1 cup leftover cranberry sauceMayo and/or spicy mustard Slice pretzel rolls in half and … [Read more...]
Glazed Sweet Potato Rounds
Holiday Feast Side Dish Alert... I love sweet potato casserole...I really do. Especially when there is a crunchy, nutty topping or layer in the dish. But what I don't always love is the prep-work. If you're hosting the holiday feast, it's a flurry of madness getting everything ready and sometimes you just want simple and easy. THIS. Is simple and easy. Slice the … [Read more...]
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
I love Brussels sprouts. But for some reason, we don't eat them regularly. They aren't part of our regular veggies with dinner rotation. (They should be!) I seem to always want them around the holidays. I also seem to always want them with bacon. Because bacon makes everything better, especially Brussels sprouts! With this recipe, we are going to cook the bacon, drain off … [Read more...]
Honey-Glazed Parsnips
Parsnips, what are those Erin? They're like carrots. Similar consistency, similar flavor and they cook up just the same. They're just a different color. If you've never tried them, this is a great recipe to start with...because I'm tossed them together with some carrots in a similar and delicious roasted and glazed recipe. It goes like this: roast the carrots and … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Recipe Round-up
We always grill on Memorial Day weekend. It's just tradition. Being in the backyard with the boys running around, maybe a sprinkler going, smelling the deliciousness coming from the grill, and hearing neighborhood children chatter and play all around us. Love it! Wishing you an enjoyable and memorable Memorial Day as we celebrate and honor all the men & … [Read more...]
Ham with Sherry Glaze
There is so much in this photo that you can't see. What you can't see is the years of memories of having holiday meals with my mom on her china. (That's her gorgeous blue pattern above.) Even though she was born in the northern US, she's a southern girl at heart and always serves holiday meals on her china. But it's not a secret that she's not the best cook. Actually, … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving Friend! I spent the first half of the day on the couch nursing a sinus infection, watching Adele on Jimmy Fallon...pretty much the best Classroom Instruments segment ever!!! Then I spent the evening in the kitchen...getting ready to host our (in-town & out-of-town) family in our home tomorrow. I adore cooking for my family and can't wait to host … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Homemade Pumpkin Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to your holiday meal! There's just something about homemade bread. But I know it can be intimidating to make homemade bread, from scratch. If you've never done it before, fret no more. I've got detailed "by hand" directions for making the dough below. If you have a bread machine, you have no excuse ;) You can use … [Read more...]
Holiday Beef Roast with Mushrooms and Pearled Onions
Turkey Day is coming!!!! So why in the world and I am sharing a Beef Roast recipe?!?! I'm just sharing it as an option. In case you don't like turkey. (I don't like turkey. I mean I'll eat it, but I really don't like it. I think years of stuffing myself, followed by a tryptophan-induced coma has led me to a place of admitting that I just don't like turkey! I can flavor it … [Read more...]
Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Bruschetta
You want to wow your friends and family this holiday?? Here is a super simple and ridiculously flavorful appetizer to serve. Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Bruschetta. Take two powerful and complementary flavors and put them together on a tiny piece of warm bread... Whether you're a guest at your family gathering, or hosting it...my Holiday Entertaining Guide … [Read more...]