Holiday Recipes
Crispy Latkes
There’s no draining or soaking in this recipe for the crispiest latkes this Hanukkah season, which come together quickly and easily, and are enjoyed by all members of the family. Serve with Ann’s homemade applesauce, creamy horseradish dill sauce, or simply sprinkled with salt! I grew up in Pennsylvania (for those who are local –…
Mamie’s Million Dollar Fudge
Ultra-creamy with a delightful chocolate flavor, this foolproof fudge sets up beautifully without the need for a candy thermometer. Perfect for holiday cookie platter and sharing with family and friends. Aunt Peggy came over for an afternoon of cooking yesterday. She wanted to make Party Salmon with Creamy Horseradish Dill Sauce for a holiday potluck…
Corn Spoon Bread
Corn Spoon Bread is best described as a delicious merger of baked corn and cornbread, and the quick-to-prepare side dish can be made ahead and reheats and freezes well. Enjoy in place of starches like potatoes and rice on your dinner plate, or use it to bolster a simple meal of soup or salad. …
Pumpkin Pie Cake
Pumpkin pie meets coffee cake in this crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make dessert that makes use of a convenient shortcut. A great way to shake up the Thanksgiving dessert table and a crowd-pleasing contribution to a potluck! Somewhere along the way, you’ve likely been warned not to roll your eyes skyward lest they stay that way. To…
Our Favorite Things for the Holidays!
We can all use fresh ideas in the gift giving department, right? In that spirit, we’ve been keeping a list and have assembled a collection of our favorite things to give and receive, and it’s loaded with practical and thoughtful ideas for kids and adults alike! Home is where the ❤️ is… The first…
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
Delicious, nutritious spaghetti squash lasagna has all the features we love about traditional lasagna, from the gooey cheese and hearty sauce to the best-ever leftovers. You won’t miss the noodles! Spaghetti squash replaces the traditional noodles in this hearty lasagna, which is brimming with colorful vegetables, a trifecta of cheeses, flavorful sauce, and…
7-Minute Salted Caramel Sauce
With just five basic ingredients, foolproof caramel sauce is easy to make and is perfect for last minute desserts and holiday gifts. Delicious in coffee too! You’re entertaining and dinner alone feels like a sufficient task. Or maybe you need a last-minute hostess or teacher gift. Or perhaps you’d like to elevate your cup of…
Mini Lemon Pies
Cool, creamy, sweet-tart mini pies are the perfect hand-held dessert for gatherings and can be made in advance with a few key ingredients! When life gives you 🍋🍋🍋…make mini lemon pies! During the first year of COVID, with two small children to wrangle, we often ended up ordering our groceries. It was certainly more…
Homemade Graham Cracker Crust
Using just three pantry staples, and about 10 minutes prep-time, this crisp and toasty homemade crust elevates your pie game to new heights! A good pie crust will elevate dessert. And in this case, it’s easy. No rolling. Three simple ingredients. Nothing fussy. Trusty store-bought options offer a convenient choice and do the trick, but…
Homemade Whipped Cream
Three ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to make the freshest tasting whipped cream that is a dreamy topping for so many desserts. Homemade whipped cream adds an irresistible finishing touch to a variety of desserts, from pies and ice cream sundaes to hot chocolate and fresh strawberries. The following tips ensure…
Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crust
If you’ve struggled to create a gluten-free graham cracker crust that stacks up to the regular version, your wait it over! The first time I made a gluten-free graham cracker crust several years back, I simply replaced the regular graham cracker crumbs in my traditional recipe with a gluten-free alternative. Cup-for-cup gluten-free flours tend…
Smashed Green Peas
This speedy but special side dish reinvents a bag of frozen peas and can be enjoyed in place of regular peas, as a fancy base for salmon, or as an economical and always fresh alternative to avocado toast. Fresh peas in the summer are a treat. Happily, I have found that frozen peas can truly…
