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Jalapeno Bacon Corn Casserole

I have long been intrigued by adding a corn casserole to the Thanksgiving table. I love corn on the cob and cornbread, and adding something to highlight corn felt appropriate and Thanksgiving festive. You can never have too many Thanksgiving side dishes, so I decided to make it my mission to create a really delicious take on this classic side dish. To take this recipe to the next level, we're adding lots of bacon, some diced jalapenos for a little spice, and a healthy amount of cheddar cheese to ... continue reading...

Recipes Side Dishes

Honey Butter Rolls

I decided to put some effort into a roll recipe this year because I know it's the one recipe that my kids are guaranteed to eat on Thanksgiving. I have no issue using store-bought crescent rolls because they are easy and delicious, but there is just something about a warm homemade roll fresh from the oven. These honey butter rolls are slightly sweet thanks to honey in the rolls and a honey butter drizzle, and they're pillowy soft. A sprinkle of flakey salt on top adds a different texture and ... continue reading...

Desserts Recipes

Nutella French Silk Pie

Thanksgiving is the holiday that's all about pies, and to me Christmas demands a chocolate dessert. That makes this Nutella French silk pie perfect for this time of year! I love eating pies, but I do not love making them because my pie crust never turns out as well as I want it to. For this pie, we are using a graham cracker crust and a springform pan to make this pie deep dish and filled with deliciousness. The creamiest, most chocolatey Nutella filling topped with homemade whipped cream is ... continue reading...

Breakfast Desserts Recipes

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Apple Cake

I love a good versatile baked good, especially around this time of year. Today I bring you a recipe for an apple cake that you can enjoy for breakfast, dessert, with an afternoon cup of tea as a snack, or really anytime! A friend of mine once told me that when she hosts guests staying in her home, she likes to have a snacking cake out in the kitchen for people to help themselves anytime. This coffee cake is perfect for that! The recipe uses both applesauce and chopped apples to double the apple ... continue reading...

Recipes Soups and Salads

Fall Honeycrisp Salad with Roasted Squash

I know that when fall hits we are typically all thinking of cozy and comforting recipes like soups, pastas, and holiday side dishes. But it's also a great time of year to build a hearty salad that you can also add to your Thanksgiving table! This fall honey crisp salad is one of my new favorites. With crisp apples, goat cheese, tangy cranberries, and Parmesan panko roasted delicata squash, it's a whole bunch of fall flavors in one healthy and delicious bite. You can make the rest of the ... continue reading...