Whether or not you call it stuffing or dressing, one thing is for sure, you are going to love these stuffing muffins to serve up this Thanksgiving. Everyone’s favorite part about stuffing are the crispy edges and when you make this muffin version, every single person gets to enjoy their very own crispy edges. These stuffing muffins are easy to make, and bake up in half of the time as well. These Thanksgiving stuffing muffins are going to be a hit at your table with adults and kids alike.
One of my favorite gift ideas to give during the holiday season is homemade goodies. There are so many options of sweet treats to make, but buckeyes are a classic homemade sweet treat that my mom has made during the holidays for as long as I can remember. I added my own twist on this recipe by adding a little flaky salt on top to balance out the richness of the buckeyes to make them even more irresistible. This recipe for salted buckeyes is one that you are going to want to make every single year.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
Cornish hens or “game hens” are a small poultry bird that are great for entertaining and can be cooked up easily while looking a bit fancy at the same time. I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to create a delicious holiday meal that will impress your guests with no stress in the kitchen on you part. I like to serve them up on a festive rice stuffing that is full of flavor and the perfect pairing with the cornish hens. This recipe for roasted Cornish Hens with Festive Rice Stuffing is sure to become a new holiday favorite.
A charcuterie board is the perfect way to entertain during the holidays. Today I am sharing how to make the perfect holiday charcuterie board using simple ingredients right from the grocery store. Using a combination of cheeses, meats, seasonal fruits, nuts, and crackers you can have a stunning charcuterie board that your guests can enjoy!
Side dishes are arguably the important element for your Thanksgiving table. They complete the meal and no Thanksgiving feels right without a good balance of everyone’s favorites. That’s why I rounded up 20 of my favorite side dishes to help you finish up your holiday menu. These are my picks for the best side dishes for Thanksgiving and I know you are going to love them all.
Thanksgiving side dishes are my favorite. I mean yes, a good turkey or ham is great too, but I’m truly in it for the side dishes. One side dish that always has to make an appearance at the table is classic corn pudding. If you have never tried this delicious and easy side, it’s a must for any holiday table. This recipe for easy corn pudding is going to quickly become one of your family’s most requested dishes every year.
Do you say stuffing or dressing? I grew up saying dressing but I feel like I sometimes I call it both these days. Honestly I don’t care what it’s called, all I know is that it happens to be my favorite Thanksgiving side dish. This might be an unpopular opinion, but I think most people who disagree just haven’t had a good dressing before. This recipe for easy sausage and herb dressing is going to quickly become a staple at your holiday table every year.
The turkey is the star of the show every Thanksgiving and I have a few of my favorite recipes that are tried and true and sure to be a hit. There is not much worse than a dry flavorless turkey, but when done right turkey is truly underrated in my opinion. I have a few tips and tricks to ensure that your turkey is moist, flavorful, and a no fail every year.
Pot pie is one of those classic dishes that take me back to my childhood. Back then it was usually a frozen pot pie and while there is nothing wrong with a little help from the freezer section, making one homemade is actually quite easy! I still take a little help from a store bought pie crust, because not everyone has time to make scratch pie dough, but the filling is homemade and full of goodness. This recipe is so tasty and with Thanksgiving upon us, pot pie is a great way to use up those turkey leftovers! This recipe for easy turkey pot pie is going to be a new cozy dinner staple throughout the holiday season and beyond.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I am all about the side dishes when it comes to the Thanksgiving dinner menu. I mean sure, the turkey is great and all, but bring on the sides please! One dish that our family always has at the table is a corn casserole and everyone always goes crazy for it. For this Thanksgiving, I partnered with Tony Chachere’s to bring you a twist on that same classic corn casserole that takes it to a whole new level. I love a Cajun kick for just about any recipe and this recipe for Cajun corn casserole is surely going to become a new family favorite for your Thanksgiving menu year after year.
The Thanksgiving countdown is on and the side dishes are where it’s at if you ask me. Everyone has their non-negotiable recipes that have to be made every year, and for me, it is always dressing (or maybe you call it stuffing.) Either way, it’s a classic dish that I think is a necessary part of the menu during the holiday season. There are so many varieties of dressing out there, but this year I decided to bring back a classic recipe that my grandfather used to make. Oyster dressing is maybe a bit old school and you don’t hear about it as much these days, but I decided that it needed to make a come back this year. You are going to love adding this oyster dressing to your holiday table this year and many more to come.
Scones are one of my favorite occasional breakfast indulgences. I don’t usually make them unless we have company coming over or there is a special occasion, and I am not sure why because they really couldn’t be any simpler to make. Have you ever been intimidated to make scones at home? If this rings true, I am here to change that mindset for you with one of the simplest scone recipes out there! With a little help from one of my seasonal favorites, egg nog, this recipe could not be any easier to whip up! My cranberry egg nog scones are perfect for any holiday baking that you might be doing and you will love how quickly you can make homemade scones right in your own kitchen.
It is hard to believe that we are a few weeks away from Christmas and baking season is officially upon us! For me it’s the most magical time of the year and I hate that this season seems to already be passing so quickly. Anyone else want December to last just a little bit longer? Every holiday season, my baking bug returns almost instantly as the tree gets decorated and the house feels extra cozy. While I love baking the traditional recipes, I am all about finding recipes that are slightly better for me that I can bring to all of the holiday festivities that come about this time of year. Gingerbread is one of those quintessential holiday flavors that is my go-to whenever I decide to bake. It smells the house up with warming spices that just say merry Christmas. My healthier gingerbread blondies are chewy and delicious and your family and friends will love them this holiday season!
Celebrate Thanksgiving this year with three brand new recipes that are sure to wow your friends and family including a turkey that is a major show stopper. I created a simple, but flavorful and special turkey that is easy enough for any at home cook, no matter the skill level. No fancy equipment needed, just a few really flavorful ingredients that transform a turkey into a gorgeous centerpiece for any Thanksgiving table! Lucky for you I included a few of my favorite side dishes to make your menu complete! My Rosemary Pomegranate Maple Glazed Turkey is easy to make and is topped with a rosemary infused pomegranate glaze that takes this roasted turkey to a whole new level.
Sweet potato casserole is one of those classic Thanksgiving sides that everyone has come to expect around the table. Traditionally it is made sweet to a point that it could almost pass as dessert. If this is your kind of sweet potato casserole, I’ve got you covered. However, if this is not your cup of tea, because you aren’t down with a side dish that could pass as a dessert, I also have you covered. I created a savory twist on the classic sweet potato casserole and I can tell you that you are going to love serving this dish up alongside that gorgeous turkey. My savory chipotle sweet potato casserole with a sourdough sage pecan bread crumb topping is sure to have your friends and family delighted this holiday season.
Okay guys, are you ready to be wowed by a recipe? Are you tired of the same ole Thanksgiving recipes that you already know are going to be on the table and are wanting to switch things up this year and bring a little something “extra” to the table that leaves your guests wanting more? Then I have the recipe for you! I took all of the flavors about stuffing that I love and turned it into a rice dish filled with apples, sausage, and brussel sprouts that is going to have you and your guests wanting to make this dish not only for Thanksgiving, but all year long! My brussel sprout, apple, and sausage rice stuffing is going to become everyone’s new favorite Thanksgiving recipe without a doubt and pairs perfectly with any Thanksgiving menu.
Is it really Halloween in two weeks? I have no idea where October is slipping off to. Life has been so crazy with work and personal stuff that the weeks are passing by at a scary pace! I can’t believe we are almost into full blown holiday season mode. With the holidays, comes lots of baking right? Well for me anyway it does. I just so happen to have a few recipes that I make over and over again, and one of them is my sheet pan pumpkin bars! They are always a crowd pleaser and couldn’t be any easier to make! I will most definitely be making a batch of these for Halloween this year as well as for the rest of the holiday season! My sheet pan pumpkin bars are sure to become one of your new favorite dessert recipes!
I grew up in Tennessee where deviled eggs were a staple at every pot luck or holiday table! More than likely there were a few varieties of deviled eggs at any given time, especially during Easter time! I love taking classic recipes that I grew up on and giving them new life with exciting new ingredients! Deviled eggs have endless possibilities as far as ways you can add different flavors to them and I created a deviled egg that is perfect for Easter brunch or to serve as an appetizer to Easter dinner! My chorizo deviled eggs are so delicious and easy to make and I can promise even people who think they don’t like deviled eggs will be raving about this recipe!
This post is kindly sponsored by Village Farms, but all opinions are 100% my own.
We are nearing the end of the year and I cannot believe how quickly this holiday season has passed by! It seems like every year I look so forward to the holidays and in a blink of an eye, they disappear! Luckily we still have New Year’s to celebrate before heading into 2019 which is why I partnered with my friends at Village Farms to bring you two recipes to enjoy during your celebrations! My refreshing Cucumber Rosemary Gimlet is the cocktail you are going to want to sip on during your New Year’s Eve festivities and my hearty One-Dish Black Eyed Pea Stew is the perfect dish to cook up on New Year’s Day! These two recipes are easy to make, full of flavor, and you are going to want to make them year after year!
Christmas is 12 days away! I repeat, 12 days away! AHHHHH. I mean I’m so excited for it, but I also have about a bajillion things on my to-do list to get done before we go to my parents house next weekend! I feel like I am alway so excited for the holidays and then BAM it’s over in a flash! I wish we could just pause the actual week of Christmas and put it in slow motion so we could soak it up just a little bit more! Things like soaking up time with friends and family, savoring good food, and sipping festive cocktails! My meyer lemon bourbon mule is one of those cocktails that you should definitely be sipping during all of your holiday festivities!
December is just a few days away and I am in full on holiday mindset already! There is something that happens to my brain right after Thanksgiving and I suddenly just want to bake holiday treats, watch Christmas movies, and sit by the tree sipping hot cocoa all day everyday! I know that this is very unrealistic and work has to be done, along with mom duties, and other responsibilities, but I always have to try extra hard to be focused in the month of December! Can you relate? Well either way, I have a must make holiday treat for you that you are going to want to make all holiday season long! My peppermint dark chocolate s’mores bars are super easy to make, are so festive, and delicious that I know you are going to love them so much!
love the process of baking, but I’d be lying if I said that’s where my natural abilities are. The exact measuring, preciseness, and all that comes with baking is sometimes too much for me! Whenever I bake something you can be sure of a couple of things; that it is really tasty, and that ANYONE can do it too! With Thanksgiving less than a week away, I knew that I wanted to share this tasty pie with you that is so simple I promise you can do it too while still wowing your guests for the holidays! My spiced purple sweet potato pie with a ginger graham crust is a great twist on a classic sweet potato pie and is out of this world in the flavor department!
Thanksgiving is officially less than a week away and I am sure you are in full on menu planning mode by now! I know the traditional roasted turkey is usually on everyone’s menu plan, but this year I have a new method for cooking your turkey that will free up oven space and have your turkey ready from start to finish in under an hour! My citrus herb butter grilled turkey is so full of flavor and makes for a stunning presentation for any holiday table!
Are you over pumpkin recipes yet? I feel like I’m just getting started so I hope that you are on the same pumpkin loving page as me! I seriously cannot believe that Halloween is next week and then October will be over! This year is passing at a incredibly fast pace and while I am totally ready to put up my Christmas tree (ha), I also don’t want to rush these last months of the year! It finally feels somewhat like fall here in Texas, which at least makes me feel like it could be Halloween next week, and I am definitely embracing a little chill in the air! The weather has had me in a baking mood all week long and since the hubby’s favorite sweet treat is a cupcake, I made some scrumptious pumpkin cupcakes that needed to be shared with you! My pumpkin cupcakes with spiced cream cheese frosting are going to be on repeat in your kitchen all season long!
Can someone please tell me where September went? Honestly I can’t believe that October is next week and my baby boy turns 3 on Monday! This year is going by at a scarily fast pace, don’t you think? I love this season of cozy foods and all that comes with it and want to savor it while its around! (Time slow down please.) While I may not be getting to wear my fall favorites, because Texas fall doesn’t like to allow for flannels and sweaters, I am embracing fall flavors in the kitchen! This fall chicken salad with pepita granola and a pumpkin vinaigrette is going to knock your socks off in the flavor department and is the perfect fall salad to make all season long!
Memorial Day is right around the corner and no matter what your plans are, one thing is for sure, good food is a must! Whether you are hosting a party, are at the beach, or hanging by a pool somewhere (jealous if thats the case), you need to have a yummy spread to serve up to your guests! That's why I've gathered up some of my favorite Memorial Day recipes that are crowd pleasers and perfect for any type of gathering and even just hanging at home!
It's December which means bring on everything holiday! Christmas music on repeat all day everyday, holiday baking, and cozy nights by the tree are just a few of my favorite things about this time of year. I feel like I turn back into a kid as soon as tree goes up, which this year was before Thanksgiving (because I was feeling it..) and I still love Christmas time as much now as when I was a little girl! I'm so excited to start new traditions with Parks and now that he is two, he is really starting to get into Christmas as much as his mama, which totally makes my heart sing. Christmas cookies and cocktails are two of my favorite holiday indulgences and I've got the perfect pairing for you to try this year! My matcha vanilla bean shortbread cookies paired with a boozy matcha white hot chocolate will put you in the holiday spirit immediately!
It's official we are in countdown mode until Thanksgiving and I am planning the last of my menu as we speak! Of course there will be turkey, sweet potatoes, and other indulgent foods so I always like to balance those dishes out with a few lighter sides as well! I'm all about a little balance at the table so I can feel good about indulging on a few of my favorites! My apple, kale, and pomegranate salad with apple cider vinaigrette is the perfect salad to add to your Thanksgiving menu this year and everyone will love it!
Let's talk Thanksgiving guys because after all it's officially less than two weeks away! Are you hosting at your house, are you going to a family or friend's house? Whatever the case may be I bet you have to contribute at least one thing to the meal am I right? And sometimes figuring out what that should be can be tricky, but I got that covered for you this year! My easy cranberry skillet cake is rustic and beautiful and is seriously simple to make even for us non-bakers (yep including me in that category)!
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This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you’re looking for a cozy, no-fuss meal to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers, this Turkey Stuffing Casserole is the perfect way to give those leftovers new life. I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to create this recipe using one of my favorite products, their Cornbread Stuffing Mix, that makes this dish so easy to whip up. It’s got everything you love about those nostalgic holiday flavors all wrapped up into one cozy dish. Even better? This casserole also makes a great main dish option for a smaller Thanksgiving gathering. You get all of the best flavors of the holiday, tender turkey, savory stuffing (my favorite part), and the smells of Thanksgiving all wrapped up into one easy casserole.