Classic Broccoli Rice Casserole is the version my mom made – the one with the Cheez Whiz! This quick-cooking and easy to make-ahead side dish is a holiday staple. You know how you have those foods that are just inexplicably tied to a holiday and overall feeling of nostalgia? This casserole is that for me. …
Apple Butter Glazed Ham is a simple, sweetly spiced way to dress up your holiday ham, but it also makes a great ham steak if all you need is a quick weeknight meal. I travel pretty often for work, and the hyper-responsible mom in me always feels the need to do all the laundry and …
Spiced Rum Cheesecakes are little 4-bite treats laced with spiced rum and smothered in a homemade boozy caramel studded with pecans. This dessert is perfect for dinner parties, holidays, and for all the spiced rum lovers in your life. CLICK HERE TO PIN THIS RECIPE AND SAVE FOR LATER Remember that time I made Spiced …
Healthy Broccoli Rice Casserole is the from-scratch version of a holiday fave, lightened up so you can feel a little less guilty. It’s good anytime, though. No holidays required! This casserole is a holiday staple in my family. I know it doesn’t really look all that impressive because it’s a casserole, and let’s be honest– …
Easy Pumpkin Layer Cake is a holiday favorite! A basic quick bread recipe baked in a sheet pan, stacked, and then piled high with the best cream cheese frosting. This post dates back to 2012. But it’s a recipe I have made for yearrrrrssss. It’s simple, quick, and makes for an impressive dessert at a …
Brussels Sprout Salad with Farro and Walnuts is crisp and fresh. Grains, cranberries, and walnuts set this holiday salad apart from your other sides! This is a Thanksgiving post. And good news! If you scroll down, there are a bunch of fab-o Thanksgiving recipes from other [very terrific] food bloggers. #score But if we are …
A dreamy Jewish apple cake with a spicy chai-inspired twist! This Apple Chai Cake is fall dessert perfection. This recipe is from the book Sweet Noshings written by Amy Kritzer. If you dig this cake recipe, you will love love love this book. Here’s lookin’ at you, apple desserts! Apple is for sure my favorite …
Creamy goat cheese is topped with quick-cooked cranberries, honey, cinnamon, and chopped Smokehouse Almonds. This Cranberry Almond Goat Cheese Spread is the perfect appetizer addition to your game day or holiday spread. This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. Tis the season for appetizers! Who am I kidding? I am always up for a …
The Best Peppermint Oreo Brownies have 3 layers of made-from-scratch chocolate peppermint goodness; they are thick and chewy with a whole peppermint Oreo in the center! Someone please take these brownies away from me before I hurt myself. GEEZ. You will probably remember the S’mores Oreo Brownies from this past summer. I cannot stop myself …
A terrific make-ahead dish that can double as a veggie-loaded side OR a delicious breakfast to feed a crowd. This Vegetable Strata is piled high with cheese, bread, and tons of veggies to please the crowd. Heyyyyy. So. Last minute me has made you a really-awesome make-ahead dish. We talked the other-day about my lack …