Whole Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe

    Whole Roasted Brussel Sprouts

    A simple way to create an eye-popping presentation is to serve roasted Brussels sprouts still on the stalk. The secret to this roasted Brussel sprouts recipe is how olive oil, lemon juice, and honey add flavor as the sprouts roast.
    Mountain Berry Crisp Recipe

    Mountain Berry Crisp

    This Mountain Berry Crisp recipe brings strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries together to create a scrumptious dessert that shows off fresh summer berries.

    Cheesy Polenta

    Cheesy Polenta

    Cheesy polenta with asiago and parmesan cheese is a rustic Italian dish that is versatile enough to work as a quick side dish or take center stage in Italian feast.
    Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

    Cheesy Hashbrowns

    Deceptively simple to make, these cheesy hashbrowns are the perfect side dish for holiday meals, family dinners, potlucks, and more.
    Roasted Carrots with Rosemary and Fennel

    Roasted Carrots with Rosemary and Fennel

    What makes this roasted carrot recipe work is how the olive oil and lemon juice come together to create a light sauce that highlights the flavors in the fresh herbs and spices while helping the carrots cook up nice and juicy.
    A Perfect Manhattan

    A Perfect Manhattan

    The Perfect Manhattan cocktail gets its name from the equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth in it. It’s also no surprise that a drink recipe named after Manhattan would have a variation that calls itself perfect.
    Cranberry Apple Crisp Recipe

    Cranberry Apple Crisp

    Tart cranberries, crisp apples, and a hint of orange come together to make this delicious Cranberry Apple Crisp recipe.

    Classic Smoked Salmon Dip

    Classic Smoked Salmon Dip

    With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this smoked salmon dip recipe hits all the right notes in this classic appetizer.
    Chocolate Beet Cake

    Making Friends or Enemies with Chocolate Beet Cake

    I make chocolate beet cake for every “bring a dish to share event.” But I don’t bring it because it’s a crowd pleaser, I bring it because it’s not. This cake causes adult humans to lose all sense of public decency.

    The grand dame all nicely tanned

    Thanksgiving Anarchy

    In my opinion, turkey, stuffing, spuds, dressing, beans are some of the easiest things you can cook for Thanksgiving. The food is forgiving and most basic cooks can get the meal together without too much fuss. It’s good, but cooking Thanksgiving dinner bores me.

    Wild Rice with Sautéed Peppers

    Wild Rice with Sautéed Peppers

    With an earthy Northwoods flavor, wild rice is a unique and underappreciated ingredient. This wild rice recipe uses chicken stock, bacon, and sauteed peppers to add interesting flavors and textures to the dish.

    Mulled Apple Cider

    Mulled Apple Cider

    The spicy aroma of allspice, cinnamon, and cloves fill the air when you make this mulled apple cider recipe. Mulled apple cider is simple to make, worth drinking all winter long, and is an easy treat to put out at parties during the holidays.

    Cranberry Sauce with a Touch of Bourbon and a Hint of Cinnamon

    Cranberry Sauce with a Touch of Bourbon and a Hint of Cinnamon

    A good cranberry sauce is a great way to complement roast turkey and pork dishes. This recipe uses a touch of bourbon and cinnamon to add some depth of flavor and interesting notes to the cranberry sauce.
    Roasted Squash and Pumpkin Soup

    Roasted Squash and Pumpkin Soup

    This fall, warm up your kitchen and your belly with this rendition of a classic squash and pumpkin soup. Earthy roasted vegetables and velvet smooth cream come together in this recipe to create a savory medley of flavors.
    I love the crisp top of the bread toasted in the oven

    Stuffing with Sausage, Apples, and Dried Cherries

    This stuffing recipe combines sweet and savory with just the right balance to pair well with all the other Thanksgiving dishes. Sometimes I also make it for dinner and serve the stuffing with a salad on the side.

    Smoked Turkey

    Smoked Turkey

    Whether you are just learning how to smoke a turkey or have made a dozen, this smoked turkey recipe has all of the tips and techniques to elevate your next bird into a plump, juicy, show-stopping culinary delight.
    You can use anything as long as the styles and shapes complement each other

    Five Simple Ways to Dress-Up Your Thanksgiving Table

    Here are five simple, inexpensive ways to dress up your Thanksgiving table this holiday season with decorations you can make at home.

    Hot Apple Cider with Bourbon

    Hot Apple Cider with Bourbon

    This Hot Apple Cider with Bourbon recipe is one of our favorite pick me ups for cool fall days. All it takes to make this recipe is some fresh pressed apple cider, a touch of cinnamon, and a good shot of bourbon.