How to Roast Vegetables Raise your hand if you are just making it up as you go along. You, too? Good. I mean, we're all proficient at some things, but think back to when you were just starting out. From navigating the elementary school playground to understanding your freshman college syllabus to taking a tiny person home from the hospital, life involves a certain amount of stumbling around until you figure it out. When my husband and I got married, I was new to the whole someone-is-depending-on-me-for-dinner-every-night phenomena. It was my first Real Housewife of Hampton (no, not those Hamptons) challenge, and I was determined to do it well. Keep Reading
Chewy Chocolate Almond Cookies (Gluten-Free)
Gluten-Free Chewy Chocolate Almond Cookie Recipe Today I am going to talk about cookies. But not just any cookies. These sweet babies are chewy, chocolatey perfection. And I don't follow a gluten-free diet, so it's not like they taste like sawdust but I'm saying they taste good because it's all I can eat. I have options, and I would still choose these cookies any day of the week. Every time I serve them, they receive rave reviews and recipe requests. The recipe is simple, only five ingredients long, featuring almond flour and melted chocolate. I buy my almond flour at Costco or from the Winco bulk bins. You could also grind your own almond Keep Reading
Non-traditional Thanksgiving Menu Plan
In 2011, my extended family decided to mix things up for Thanksgiving. We swapped out old standards for different recipes, most of which we'd never tried before. There was a flurry of emails and texts between all of us, as we split up food assignments and shopping lists. We met early and cooked together all afternoon. I loved it. It was my very favorite Thanksgiving meal ever. Unfortunately, there was a big fuss from the traditionalists in the family, so things have gone back to the turkey + stuffing routine. If your family wants to party like it's 2011, here are some of the recipes we used for that delicious dinner. Enjoy (and save some Keep Reading
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches A few years ago, when I worked full-time outside my home, I loved using my slow cooker to get dinner on the table. It was the best feeling to walk through the door at the end of the day and be greeted by the smells of dinner cooking. Especially when it involved very little effort on my part. I often tossed all the ingredients in my slow cooker and slid it in the fridge at night. The next morning, I just had to pop the pot in the warming unit and turn it on before walking out the door. A home-cooked meal doesn't get much easier than that. Now, as a stay-at-home mom, my commute is from my bed to the coffee Keep Reading
Butternut Squash Soup (gluten-free, dairy-free recipe)
Butternut Squash Soup For some reason, my garden was kind of a dud this year. The tomatoes were stubborn, the kale was cranky. And don't even get me started on the cucumbers. ugh. But the butternut squash? They must've known the other vegetables were slacking off because they kicked it into high gear this summer. I have two boxes filled with big, beautiful butternut squash. If you're just not that into squash, I totally get it. I was once a card carrying member to Squash Haters Anonymous, but I am slowly coming around to its charms. Butternut is a great place to start. It's sweet and firm and mellow and friendly. Simply roasting little cubes Keep Reading
5 Easy, Inexpensive Fall Decorating Ideas (perfect for your Thanksgiving table!)
Last month, we featured four different ways to preserve leaves. This week, we're showing ways to create a few different fall themed centerpieces, using many items you probably already have around your house and yard. These ideas could easily translate to fall decorations anywhere around your home. Thanksgiving is around the corner! Decorate on a dime (and buy a bigger turkey instead). I'm a big believer in simple, natural decorations. Just walk through your house and yard collecting items, pile them on the table, and arrange them in groups until it looks good to your eye. Here are some ideas to get you started. Most of these ideas start with Keep Reading
Sweet Potato Biscuits using Sweet Potato Puree
Sweet Potato Biscuits I made Sweet Potato Biscuits for the first time on Thanksgiving a few years ago. My family had decided to ditch the traditional Thanksgiving menu, in favor of trying all new recipes. We swapped the turkey for a huge beef roast and pitched in to make side dishes like Cauliflower Gratin, Tuscan Kale Salad, and Green Bean Salad. Oh man, it was a feast. Instead of the usual yeast rolls, I made Martha Stewart's Sweet Potato Biscuits. They quickly gained a spot on our regular recipe rotation. They are delicious, whether drizzled with butter and honey or served as a platform for biscuits & gravy. I used to only associate Keep Reading
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