What could be more festive than little Christmas tree cupcakes? I think they look pretty good but the surprising part was HOW EASY it was to make them! You basically just pipe little star-shaped dollops onto a sugar cone with a number 30 tip. Any small star tip will do a good job really and...
Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut butter fudge is my favorite fudge. Is has a great balance of salty and sweet and the way it just dissolves in your mouth is dangerously addictive. It helps that this recipe is easy, basically foolproof, and there’s no worrying about chocolate burning or crystals forming! Pro Tips for Making Peanut Butter Fudge This...
Russian Tea Cakes
Russian tea cakes, or snowballs as some call them, are simple buttery cookies packed with chopped nuts for a great crunch and depth of flavor. The cookies are not super-sweet so the powdered sugar on the outside actually provides the perfect balance. Pro Tips For making Russian Tea Cakes You can sub in chopped pecans,...
Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
Snickerdoodles are buttery, soft, perfectly sweet cookies with a big note of cinnamon inside and out. I LOVE them and have zero portion control when they’re at hand. PRO TIPS FOR MAKING Snickerdoodle COOKIES Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way...
Turkey Casserole
Moist, flavorful turkey breast paired with roasted butternut squash, onions caramelized with brandy, pasta, peas in a savory cheesy sauce all topped with crispy fried onions and jalapeños. I’ve giving you all the steps for this recipe to make from scratch but you can TOTALLY use your leftover turkey for it. If you’re making a...
Green Bean Casserole
This casserole is basically foolproof and just jam-packed with flavor! You can make if pretty far in advance and reheat before serving making it perfect for that busiest time of year, the holidays! Pro Tips to make Green Bean casserole Try deglazing the pan of mushrooms with some brandy or bourbon towards the end. The...
Corn Casserole
This corn casserole is perfect when you’re in the mood for something comforting but don’t want something laden with pre-made ingredients that are going to leave you feeling bloated and unsatisfied. That’s right, there’s no nasty ingredients in this casserole yet it’s still incredibly easy to whip up and best of all tastes incredible! Looking...
Buttermilk Biscuits
Fresh buttermilk biscuits right out of the oven drizzled in honey butter. Sounds like heaven to me! These biscuits are really versatile and so tasty. Some people might want to sub in some shortening for EXTRA crispy fall apart biscuits but I stuck with all butter for this recipe. Hydrogenated fats are something I try...
Apple Pie Recipe
This ICONIC American dessert is so good when done right. Tender apples bursting with flavor get brightened up with a hit of lemon and are the perfect contrast to that crisp flakey butter crust. Instead of adding lots of flour or cornstarch to thicken the filling I cook the juices down into an apple caramel,...
Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Pumpkin pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts. It should have a crisp crust, SMOOTH, creamy filling with lots of flavor and my piece always has a mountain of whipped cream. Store-bought pie can never compete… How to Avoid Burnt Pie Crust I don’t know if you’re in this habit but tenting your crusts...
Pie Crust Recipe
A well-made butter pie crust is one of my favorite things. It’s just perfect with some lightly sweetened summer fruit or a decadent pecan filling. You can always add some spices like cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg to lend a holiday feeling or you can remove the sugar and add 1/4 teaspoon more of salt for...
Cheesecake Recipe
I love cheesecake but not those dense bricks you find at some restaurants, for me a cheesecake should have a light fluffy texture and an nice balance of sweet and tangy. The crust had to have a nice crunch and depth of flavor so I add toasted pecans into the mix and it makes all...
Fudge Recipe
You are going to love this super-quick and easy chocolate fudge recipe! It’s perfect for sharing or a quick treat for the family! You can mix in your favorite ingredients like toasted or candied nuts, crushed peppermint, or dried fruit. Pro Tips for Making Fudge You really need to cook the fudge until it’s thickened...
Sweet Potato Casserole
This is a decadent amalgam of sweet potatoes, apples, marshmallows and pecans all held together with a buttery bourbon brown sugar trifecta of amazingness. ? Thanksgiving isn’t about holding anything back on the dinner table so why skimp on such a favorite staple? I might pour a little extra bourbon and butter into the mix...
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet potato pie is a delicious and even more flavorful cousin of pumpkin pie; the filling is slightly denser but should be just as creamy and it is perfect with a big dollop of whipped cream at the end of a meal. I used orange zest, a healthy touch of bourbon and a dash of...
