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Spinach Phyllo Triangles {Step-by-Step}
Spinach Phyllo Triangles. Glorious buttery crispy pockets of cheesy spinachy love. This was the first dish I learned to make using phyllo dough. There was some trial and error as I recall, but now this dish is quite routine for me. While it does take a little more time to prepare than some appetizers, it is well worth it. And your guests will love them too.
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Thai Pumpkin Soup {and a new toy}
Thai Pumpkin Soup. There was a time a few months a go that I heard there might be a shortage of canned pumpkin. Wait. A shortage of canned pumpkin? Seemed ridiculous. So I only bought 10 cans. Now I’m approaching the “Simplify” month(s) when I long to strip my pantry down to only the most essential ingredients. Some people cleanse, I purge the pantry. I have a few more cans of pumpkin to incorporate into dishes.
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Maple Pecan Bread Pudding {with Bourbon Sauce}
There’s one splurge I can not resist during the holidays and that is bread pudding. I’ve shared a couple savory versions of this simplistic dish, however the sweet buttery rendition is MY all-time favorite. Here is my Maple Pecan Bread Pudding {with Bourbon Sauce}.
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Gingerbread Man Cordial
I thought you might enjoy a little Christmas Cheer. Give this Gingerbread Man Cordial a sip and see if you don’t agree….Gingerbread with a warm glow. Enjoy! ~ Gingerbread Man Cordial ~
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Sweet Potato Casserole {with Brown Sugar & Pecans}
When I think of Thanksgiving Dinner my favorite side dishes are first to mind. I’m okay with turkey. But I LOVE Sweet Potato Casserole and Summer Squash Casserole. I mean full on love affair.
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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes are a favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish. Creamy mashed potatoes get a little flavor love with the addition of sour cream and cream cheese. Then they are baked casserole style with a topping of shredded cheddar cheese. One word. Yummy.
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Christmas Cookie Memories {and 25+ Recipes}
Christmas Cookies. As I type these words….images of the plates and plates of cookies we delivered come to mind. When I say ‘we’ that would be my mom, sister and I….some 40 years ago. All homemade with love. Sarah and I are coming to appreciate the energy and time Mom gave to ‘traditions.’ We made ‘plates and plates of cookies’ and delivered them to EVERYONE. As 8 & 11 year-olds (plus or minus), who were the delivery messengers of our baking efforts, it at least seemed like we knocked on the doors of everyone we knew.
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Peppermint Bark {Share the Love}
After admitting how much I loooved Peppermint Bark it was high thyme I gave it a go. Making it from scratch that is. There has never been a better group of taste-testers than my work family so today I Shared the Love. In the form of Peppermint Bark. For those of you who avoid recipes with long lists of ingredients or complicated instructions….this one’s for you. Three ingredients and three easy steps.
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Loaded Butternut Squash Chips
Loaded Butternut Squash Chips. Think loaded potato skins, but better. At least that’s how we felt about them. The hint of sweetness from the butternut squash was soooo good with the savory toppings. These made a fantastic and fun appetizer.
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Homemade Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce {in Secret Santa Style}
Homemade Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce. We just completed our ‘Secret Santa Week’ at work and wrapped it up with a fabulous party on Saturday night. I say this often, but not often enough. I work with the most amazing group of passionate people. Plan a Tacky Sweater Party and watch a room of adults transform and embrace the theme. WOW!!
