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Tossed Green Salad with Gorgonzola and Cranberries

December 12, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger Leave a Comment

What is not to love about this Tossed Green Salad with Gorgonzola and Cranberries? The greens are crisp, the Gorgonzola is creamy and the dried cranberries bring a bright, happy color to the party. There is a crunch from toasted walnuts and the zesty onions. And topping it off is a tangy-sweet vinaigrette made with champagne vinegar and walnut oil.

Crisp salad greens, sweet dried cranberries and creamy Gorgonzola cheese.

A crisp salad is a great starter for any meal and depending on the ingredients it is often the meal! …

Watermelon Radish and Goat Cheese Crostini

December 11, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 6 Comments

These festive treats of Watermelon Radish and Goat Cheese Crostini will be a delicious addition to your holiday party appetizers. Crunchy little toasts covered with a creamy goat cheese mixture that includes bits of preserved lemon and fresh snipped chives. Thin slices of watermelon radishes shaped into a flower adds a zesty crown to each…

Roasted Cauliflower, jar of buffalo sauce and napkin in background

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Buffalo Sauce

December 10, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

Cauliflower just might be my favorite vegetable, I make it so often. It’s incredibly versatile (hello, cauliflower rice, cauliflower soup, cauliflower mash!), a quick and simple side dish in a pinch, plus it’s a healthy, low-carb choice. If you’re not quite on board with the current cauliflower craze, this recipe for Whole Roasted Cauliflower with…

Cranberry Curd Tart

December 9, 2019 By Abby Cooper 2 Comments

What are your holiday traditions? I don’t have too many that are unique to our family (we always do a tree, an advent calendar and love making Christmas cutout cookies,) but I will say that every year I HAVE to make this Cranberry Curd Tart. I so look forward to it, that sometimes I’ll make…

Brown Sugar Pecan Pie Crust

December 9, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

This brown sugar pecan pie crust is fast and easy to make. No need for a rolling pin with this recipe, just press it in a pie plate or tart pan. It is just as easy as making a graham cracker crust and it has a rich, nutty, molasses-like flavor that is perfect for all…

Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding

December 8, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding is the star at our Christmas dinner table! Crusty, slices of buttery roast beef, dripping with rich juices combine with a light and airy Yorkshire pudding. This impressive entree is a British classic feast and also known as the Sunday Roast. It is traditional to start the roast cooking before…

Caramel Apple Cake

December 7, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

So here’s the million-dollar question: when it comes to holiday desserts, are you on Team Apple or Team Pumpkin? Personally, I’m right in the middle, so long as the given dessert is sweet and delicious and there’s coffee to go with it. But for those who are devotedly Team Pumpkin, this Caramel Apple Cake might…

A bowl of steamed green beans with parmesan cheese

How to Steam Green Beans

December 5, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

Steamed green beans makes a healthy side dish that goes well with any meal. There are only 35 calories in a generous serving and they are packed with nutrients. Learn how to steam green beans so they stay vibrant green and tender-crisp. You can serve them at any time of the year as a side…

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

December 4, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

Do you ever feel like biscotti is overlooked? It’s not quite as popular as cookies or pastries, at least not here in the U.S. But the Italians are on to something– a good biscotti/coffee combo is the BEST, right? I’m thinking I need more of it in my life, especially this Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti. Perhaps…

Close up of a country style pork rib being broken up with a fork.

Country Style Pork Ribs in the Oven (video)

December 3, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

This one’s a good one. We’re sharing our fool-proof method to getting tender, country-style pork ribs in the oven EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I know that’s a very bold claim, but I promise, this recipe for country-style pork ribs in the oven will result in meaty ribs so tender they practically melt in your mouth. I…

Instant Pot Black Beans (video)

December 2, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

Black beans make an incredibly delicious and ultra affordable side dish. An Instant Pot makes them readily available for any day of the week. Granted, canned black beans offer maximum convenience and time savings but dried beans have the best texture and they are more affordable. This recipe for Instant Pot black beans is so…

Buffalo sauce with butter being whisked in

Buffalo Sauce Recipe

November 30, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

So I ask myself… What’s the big deal about buffalo wings? Then I tasted them! It’s the zesty buffalo sauce! That stuff tastes good on everything. Here is a Buffalo Sauce Recipe that makes a buttery-smooth, spicy sauce that you will be using on everything! How can something so simple be so grand! Use…

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

November 28, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

These Instant Pot mashed sweet potatoes are ultra-creamy and silky smooth. A little coconut milk and brown sugar enhances the sweetness and makes them incredibly delicious. You can make them a day ahead and reheat them when dinner is ready. There is a huge flavor boost in these mashed sweet potatoes. We started them off…

A pumpkin oatmeal cookie with a bite taken out of it

Butterscotch Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies (gluten-free)

November 27, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 6 Comments

When it comes to sweet, fall flavor pairings, butterscotch and pumpkin is a winning combination. Think soft, pumpkin- flavored oatmeal cookies with bits of sugary, nutty, melt-in-your-mouth butterscotch morsels. We used oat flour in our Butterscotch Pumpkin Oatmeal cookies, which makes them gluten-free and extra soft and chewy. Now that we’ve officially entered November and…

Artichoke, Fennel and Leek Stuffing

November 26, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

A turkey on the table for Thanksgiving dinner is the star of the show but our Artichoke, Fennel and Leek Stuffing shines just as brightly! There’s good stuff in this stuffing…. artichoke hearts, fresh fennel with its unique licorice flavor and some mild leeks. A tart Granny Smith apple adds a touch of sweetness and…

Savor the Best 2019 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Kitchenista

November 25, 2019 By Abby Cooper Leave a Comment

If you have a “kitchenista” in your life (or several cooking enthusiasts), this Savor the Best 2019 Holiday Gift Guide might just be all you need for gift inspiration this season. While we ❤️ homemade/homebaked gifts, we can’t help but keep our eyes on a few cool kitchen tools, gadgets, and just overall fun products…

Yorkshire Pudding (VIDEO)

November 23, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

Yorkshire Pudding is a traditional British side dish that is a favorite companion to roast beef. It is a simple mixture of flour, eggs, and milk and baked in a super-hot oven with roast beef drippings. As the pudding bakes, it magically transforms into a puffed, golden delicacy. This savory bread-like Yorkshire pudding is…

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