Holidays
Pumpkin Mousse Pie
this post may contain affiliate links If you're looking for a new spin on a pumpkin pie recipe, try my pumpkin mousse pie. Pumpkin pie can be polarizing, you either love it or hate it. But I haven't seen that visceral response to pumpkin flavored desserts in...
Mashed Potatoes
this post may contain affiliate links This mashed potatoes recipe is thick, cheesy and seasoned to perfection. Using Yukon Gold potatoes will help give a creamier texture, but also, we add cream cheese, parmesan cheese, sour cream and heavy whipping cream just...
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
The Most Delicious Wassail Recipe 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...
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...
Chocolate Chip Cookies
this post may contain affiliate links Chocolate chip cookies are America's favorite cookie. It's not IF you love them it's what type of chocolate chip cookie do you love? Everyone has a preference. The beautiful thing about this chocolate chip cookie...
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....









