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,…
Root Vegetable Gratin
I really don’t know what it is but I am really excited for the holidays this year. Last year there was just so much sadness between hurricane Sandy and family loss, I want this year to be different. The boys are one year older and it seems that they are even more excited too. Jack,…
The Wednesday Roundup :: A Link Up 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 Instagram Emily @ Love, Pasta & A Tool Belt Rebecca @…
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Preparing a full Thanksgiving meal can sometimes be overwhelming so make a few things easier on yourself. Grab that slow cooker and put it to use, yup even on the holidays! This cranberry sauce can be made a few days ahead of time and then reheated before serving on the big day. A little bit…
Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole
My take on the classic Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole. Its such a comforting meal, easy to make and absolutely delicious! We are now weeks past the time change with the lovely daylight savings and my boys are still not back on schedule. Well really its just the little one that apparently has an internal…