In our family Christmas cookies are kind of a big deal. We host Christmas day at our house and all I ask people to bring is dessert and let me tell ya, we end up with platters and platters full of homemade cookies. The famous ones are my grandparents gigi {struffoli- I have no…
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Arugula, Pear & Pomegranate Salad
This right here is one of my very favorite salads. Its incredibly simple with just a handful of ingredients but the colors and flavors are beautiful! Peppery tender arugula, sweet pears & the sweet crunch of pomegranate seeds. The flavors are just wonderful!
Basic Drop Sugar Cookies
I love a good cookie! I generally don’t have much of a sweet tooth but there are a few that get me every time! These Sugar Cookies are one of my favorites! These are not the dry or overly sweet, they have a really nice soft inside. These are also great because they are 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…