I hope all of you had a most wonderful Thanksgiving! This year was difficult in that our family lost too many loved ones on the past year and a half. They were very much missed and in my thoughts for the days leading up the festivities and especially on the day of. I wanted this…
Archives for November 2013
The Wednesday Roundup :: A Link Party
I’m excited to share that we have started up a link party so you, our fabulous readers can share your wonderful creations with us! Make sure to check out my awesome co-hostesses as they are all amazingly talented! Britney @ The Princess & Her Cowboys FaceBook / Instagram / Pinterest / Bloglovin Emily @ Love, Pasta & A…
Green Beans with Shallots & Crispy Pancetta
Whenever I host a dinner I like to keep the menu as simple as possible, so most of the dishes I plan are of few ingredients but ingredients that pack a lot of flavor. These Green Beans with Shallots & Crispy Pancetta is super easy to make and it really is wonderfully flavored! I shared…
Garlic & Chive Mashed Potatoes
Lets keep this Thanksgiving menu going! Next up, my Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes. These are so rich, creamy and full of incredible flavor!!! There is such an incredible sweet garlic flavor to these thanks to my short cut roasted garlic oil! Heaven! This a great recipe, not only because they are amazing but because…
Make Ahead Turkey Gravy :: Thanksgiving
I’ve hosted enough holiday gatherings to have learned a few things along the way. The biggest thing is to be organized, I am a big list person. Not just a grocery list, but a prep list and printed out menu so nothing gets forgotten. There is no reason you need to spend the entire holiday…
Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
I’ll be making my Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup for Thanksgiving dinner to serve after antipasto, before dinner. Check out the original recipe post for step by step pictures. This soup requires a short list of ingredients and the result is amazing! Taking the extra step to roast the squash is so worth it,…