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Salted Heath Chip Cookies

Salted Heath Chip Cookies

this post may contain affiliate links   You truly aren’t ready for these Salted Heath Chip cookies. They’re perfect. Perfectly chewy throughout but the edge is slightly crisp. The heath bits are so subtle and add this tiny crunch here and there...
Apple Crisp with Maple Whipped Cream

Apple Crisp with Maple Whipped Cream

this post may contain affiliate links   This award-winning apple crisp recipe has been a long-time requested dessert of mine from family and friends. If you want to impress someone but don’t have a lot of experience in the kitchen, this is the perfect...
Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars

this post may contain affiliate links   Pecan Pie Bars are the upgraded version of pecan pie and I’ll die on this hill. I’ve never been one to grab the pecan pie over the holidays. I’d much rather go for my apple pie or award-winning apple...
Easy Caramel Apple Tart

Easy Caramel Apple Tart

this post may contain affiliate links   This Easy Caramel Apple Tart is just that, EASY to make. It’s a dessert though that looks both stunning and complicated. Using refrigerated puff pastry is the secret to ease. Just roll, score, top and bake. I like...
Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese

Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese

this post may contain affiliate links   This no stress crockpot macaroni and cheese is both make ahead and utilizes a crockpot. I was looking for ways to cut back on stress on Thanksgiving and came up with this recipe. It solves the problem of needing more...
Dinner Rolls with Cinnamon Butter

Dinner Rolls with Cinnamon Butter

this post may contain affiliate links   Words cannot express how good these dinner rolls with cinnamon butter are. It might be my favorite food on the planet. The rolls are tall, yeasty, soft but have a slight chew to them. This is created through a Japanese...
Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole

this post may contain affiliate links   This is not your grandma’s green bean casserole. Let’s be honest, it needed a major upgrade. This recipe does just that with fresh green beans (or frozen), garlic, white wine and Boursin cheese. It’s a...
Zucchini Gratin

Zucchini Gratin

this post may contain affiliate links   Looking for zucchini recipes? I’ve got a winner for you! Do not be deceived by the name “Zucchini Gratin.” Zucchini Gratin is anything but a boring healthy side dish. It gives more mac & cheese vibes...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

this post may contain affiliate links   Roasted brussels sprouts with bacon and sriracha mayo is one of my most requested recipes. People go NUTS for it. The combination of crispy brussels sprouts, salty bacon with sweet, caramelized onions and sticky maple syrup...
Cornbread Stuffing

Cornbread Stuffing

this post may contain affiliate links   If you’re like me and don’t care for traditional stuffing (or dressing as some call it), then this cornbread stuffing is for you. I could never get over the soggy texture and overwhelming poultry seasoning...