Holidays
Corn Cake
this post may contain affiliate links Corn cake is my absolute favorite side dish at Mexican restaurants. Anyone remember Don Pablo's? It was a Tex-Mex restaurant chain that had the best food. I worked there multiple times as a hostess and a server. I can still...
Creamed Spinach
this post may contain affiliate links Creamed spinach is a dark horse side dish. No one thinks they want it until they taste it. This recipe is the best you'll find. It's thickened with heavy whipping cream and three cheeses to make it ultra rich and decadent....
Wassail
Wassail is what holiday joy is made of. It's a sweet apple cider enhanced with orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks and spices. I threw a party last year and served this, we went through three batches, and it still wasn't enough. I had a line all...
Turkey Gravy
This turkey gravy is made using turkey wings so you can make ahead and freeze or refrigerate to reduce the stress on Thanksgiving. Roasting the vegetables with the meat then adding white wine and chicken stock gives this gravy amazing flavor. It's silky smooth...
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping
This sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel topping is what holiday dreams are made of. I first had this at a steakhouse and knew I could recreate it. Growing up sweet potatoes was always my favorite side at Thanksgiving, but my mom always made it differently than...
Chicken & Noodles
Chicken & Noodles is that recipe that will just make you feel better. The broth gets nice and thick and is the perfect vehicle to deliver those thick egg noodles and shredded chicken. This tastes like it took days to prepare but it's ready in 30 minutes....
Christmas Cutout Cookies
Everyone needs a reliable Christmas cutout cookie recipe that becomes tradition to serve over the Holidays. I've followed this recipe for years and years. It produces the perfect sugar cutout cookie that isn't overly sweet and perfectly pairs with the thick...
Maple Glazed Butternut Squash and Onions
You'll thank me for this maple glazed roasted butternut squash and onions. It's decadent and light at the same time. The roasting brings out the sugar in the squash and onions and they get beautifully caramelized. Adding the maple syrup rounds out the flavor...
Sweet & Spicy Skillet Corn
You are going to be amazed at how much better a side of corn can be. With just a little enhancement, the corn transforms to the most perfect sweet and savory dish with a little heat. It's a perfect flavor combination. The texture of the fresh corn when just...