Holiday Recipes

Kale, Leek and Gorgonzola Swirls

These mouth-watering bites look complicated but are easy to make–and a sure-fire hit!   This recipe was passed along by Beth Rice, an avid cook and reader of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen. It first caught my attention because I love kale. When I saw gorgonzola in the recipe, I was sold! Another reason I wanted…

Maple Dijon Roasted Root Vegetables

Ever since I devised the recipe for Apple-Pecan Spring Greens with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette, we have eaten that salad a lot!  I initially made it to mimic a restaurant salad that my dad really enjoyed and have become quite a fan, myself.  The addition of Spiced Pecans makes me really swoon! When a friend told me…

Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin with Wild Rice and Butternut Squash

Hearty, wholesome, and hands off, this all-in-one slow cooker meal is perfect comfort food throughout the colder months.   Out of the crock pot and onto the plate. Dinner tonight was as easy as it was delicious. It had everything in it – juicy, tender turkey for filling protein, wild rice for high-quality carbs, colorful…

M&M Pretzel Bark

With just three easy ingredients, a salty-sweet treat is simple to make and will rival your favorite store-bought candy!     I originally discovered this deliciously easy treat in an effort to use leftover chocolate from my annual Easter candy-making ritual. For those who may be wondering, I’m referring to what countless family, friends, and…

White Chocolate Cranberry Scones (Gluten-Free Option)

Tender on the inside with the traditional crumbly exterior, you’d never know these irresistible scones are made with whole grains and a modest amount of sugar. Scones are such a yummy snack with a cup of tea or coffee. Scones also tend to be lower in sugar that many baked goods, yet they don’t tend…

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