Every year, I am tasked with bringing a chocolate pumpkin dessert to Thanksgiving. Pumpkin and chocolate is my aunt's favorite combination so I try to experiment a bit each year. This year's recipe is … [Read more...]
Creamed Carrots
This recipe for Creamed Carrots is an adaptation of the creamed carrots that my grandparents used to make for our family dinners every Sunday when I was a kid. We no longer have extended family … [Read more...]
Potato Farls (Irish Potato Bread)
I personally did not grow up eating Potato Farls, probably because around me, there was no such thing as leftover mashed potatoes. (I am still a mashed potato fiend, but I've managed to turn it down … [Read more...]
Pureed Rutabaga
Pureed Rutabaga is a staple of basically every extended family gathering I have ever been to. But my family always refers to this dish as Turnips, which used to confuse me quite a bit because, well, … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream
You didn't think I'd let October pass without sharing multiple new pumpkin recipe, did you? Especially with all the ice cream recipes I've been making lately, it should come as no surprise that I … [Read more...]
Apple Cider Whoopie Pies
My love for all things pumpkin is no secret. But it's about time I gave apples their autumnal spotlight! These Apple Cider Whoopie Pies combine two of my favorite things - whoopie pies and apple cider … [Read more...]
Roasted Beets and Sweets
I recently bought a ridiculous number of beets. I honestly can't even tell you what moved me to do so, but I was staring down a good dozen plus beets for a household of two. We were able to use … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Roll
I can't believe I've never shared a pumpkin roll recipe on this blog! For someone as pumpkin-obsessed as me, I'm happy to finally rectify that! This recipe is a mostly classic recipe, with the … [Read more...]
Cranberry Turnovers
I absolutely love cranberry sauce, but with all of the other delicious sides on Thanksgiving, my family and I rarely finish the entire can. This recipe for Cranberry Turnovers takes your leftover … [Read more...]
Frosted Pumpkin Brownies
For those that follow me on Instagram or Twitter, it comes as no surprise that I am a huge fan of pumpkin recipes. In fact, I have over 30 recipes that use pumpkin on this blog! So hopefully … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Cauliflower Puree
I absolutely love the flavor of cauliflower, which means I've been in heaven these past few years with all of the attention cauliflower has been receiving as an alternative for everything from rice to … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
I'm all about making as many things as possible ahead of time to make actual dinners or events easier to manage. And Thanksgiving is certainly no different. Slow Cooker recipes, like this Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
Bloody Marys
I've been told I make a pretty darn good Bloody Mary. Although I can't take much credit for it; I've been using my grandpa's recipe for years now. My "responsibility" at Thanksgiving every year is to … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Leftover Skillet Pizza
It probably goes without saying that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love spending time with my family and digging in to awesome food! My aunt and uncle have hosting Thanksgiving for years now, … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
I really love sweet potatoes. I have a pretty bad sweet tooth, so sweet potatoes are right up my alley. Growing up, we used to always have them mashed with a ton of butter and topped with roasted … [Read more...]
