Holiday Entertaining: Making the Most Out of Your Space
When planning our ‘Thankful with Friends’ dinner party, we were faced with a challenge of space. We were not having a huge party, but still — where do we fit … Continue reading →
2LC: Holiday Entertaining – Cremini and Shitake Mushroom Stuffing
Stuffing is considered a staple of the Thanksgiving meal. For this year’s ‘Thankful with Friends’, I needed to make sure the stuffing was not only vegetarian, but vegan as well. … Continue reading →
Holiday Entertaining: Don’t Forget Pie!
We love pie in our household. And there is a bit of a reason. My pie recipes have been passed down from my family and they are extremely great! That … Continue reading →
Holiday Entertaining: Mini Cornbread Muffins, Gluten-Free
Cornbread is the perfect option for your gluten-free guest this Thanksgiving. The recipe I used comes from With Style & Grace, which focuses on delicious gluten-free recipes. Mini Cornbread Muffins … Continue reading →
Holiday Entertaining: Gluten-Free Rosemary Pan Gravy
I love gravy. Pour it on my turkey, pour it on my mashed potatoes, I love it. But it can also be my cooking nemesis. Making excellent gravy is an … Continue reading →
Holiday Entertaining: Brined Roast Turkey
The star — the main attraction! For many, that is the turkey at Thanksgiving. Our turkey came from our local butcher, Westphalia Market, and was raised on a small farm. … Continue reading →
Holiday Entertaining: Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts and Cranberries
I really enjoy sweet potatoes. And I love creating new and different ways to enjoy them! This is a very tasty dish with some great flavor combinations. To keep the … Continue reading →
Holiday Entertaining: Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes — Super Sized
Mashed Potatoes are always a staple at Thanksgiving. But the trick is taking your normal recipe that you use to serve a handful of people — and turning it into … Continue reading →
Holiday Entertaining: Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash
To me acorn squash goes with maple the same way that peanut butter goes with jelly. It’s just always going to be a winning combination. This is a fun and … Continue reading →
Holiday Entertaining: Cranberry Dipping Sauce
I already did a post about the wonderful Cranberry-Orange Ginger Chutney that we made for our Thankful with Friends dinner party. However, in the final hours we got the craving … Continue reading →