It’s slightly sweet and so creamy, loaded with corn, cream cheese and green chilis (BEST DIP EVER!!!), along with pulled chicken, Roasted Corn Salsa, and Queso Fresco, this casserole layer bake recipes kicks everything up a notch! By the way, I’ve wondered this for years, why are green chile dishes (especially with corn) and tamales…
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Obviously I’m a little late to the game for posting Thanksgiving roasted veggie recipes, but this time of year, Brussels sprouts are an EVERY DAY occasion in our house.Truly.Truly stink.But, truly delicious. Blistered Brussels Sprouts, Tomatoes, & Walnuts This recipe roasts the cruciferous and sulfurous sprouts and blisters the mini bulbs with cherry tomatoes, salt…
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Wild rice stuffing is an easy gluten-free side dish (or main dish) that simply completes the holiday table. It has all the classic stuffing flavors without the filler! Vegan Big Mountain Foods sausage (OMG, so delicious), onions, dried cherries, toasted hazelnuts, acorn squash, wild rice, and sage – it’s all happening here, on this side…
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No need to be intimidated by the historical and famed background of Italian Wedding Soup. Yes, we all know it’s delicious and well known for comfort, nourishment, and holiday praise. It’s worthy, for sure. But, this vegan option, using Big Mountain vegan Cauli Crumble (cauliflower sausage), is SO incredibly easy, immensely satisfying, and utterly gorgeous,…
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While most of us are familiar with the concept of chocolate dipped pretzels for the holidays (or anytime, really), these tasty treats are actually pretty much the same, just richer and even more decadent! The chocolate “dip” becomes a chocolate ganache! Chocolate Covered Pretzels Chocolate Covered Pretzels 1 bag stick pretzels10 oz. dark chocolate chunks1/3…
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“It’s like candied dirt in the most wonderful way.” ~Eliza, my sweet polished stone. She has a way with words.I’m so blessed with my friends. Of course this recipe has a story behind it. Yes, of course.This time, though, the story has two parts; two people; and two sources of joy (in addition to the…
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Apple pie is a thing all year round. Cranberry pie is a thing around the holidays, as is pecan pie – Bourbon Pecan Pie, to be specific. Well, the holidays have passed, but I’m still baking pie and I firmly believe everyone should follow suit. And apple pie is always a thing. We live in…
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Believe it or not, on the same day Valerie and I baked our Persimmon Tarragon Cranberry Cookies as part of a care package to send away, I decided I wanted to take FULL advantage of persimmon season and create a dinner with the super fruit. Pork seemed like a logical pairing, not only because of…
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I’ve never really been one to cook for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. The holiday(s) seem much more like a little bite type of celebration – appetizers and nibbles – accompanied by plenty of bubbly – and in the company of many others.This year, although I hate to break it to you –…
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I’m a bit disappointed in the poor lighting as a part of these photographs. However, I am certainly less than disappointed, and quite enthusiastic, about the finished product and flavor of this Cranberry Chèvre Beef Wellington. And, who serves Beef Wellington at home on a Thursday night anyway? We do! Beef tenderloin, of course, wrapped…
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