Tender chicken slathered in a buttery lemon sauce make this easy chicken piccata recipe equally suitable for busy weeknights or entertaining. We eat tons of chicken during the week. You name it, I’ll make it…seared, breaded, braised, sauced, or grilled. We’ve dubbed these easy breaded chicken breasts “Max’s Chicken” because my son requests them practically…
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Brioche French Toast
Sunday staples should always include fuzzy slippers, leisurely newspaper reading, copious amounts of coffee, and a stack of brioche french toast. Picture this… It’s Sunday, late morning, you’re in a robe and fuzzy slippers, and you sit down to a steaming cup of coffee and plate piled high with cinnamon-scented brioche french toast, drizzled with…
Sheet Pan Quiche Lorraine
Breakfast for a crowd! This easy sheet pan quiche lorraine has a flaky crust and a cheesy filling punctuated with bits of crispy bacon. When hosting a brunch, I always favor a mix of sweet and savory…eggs, fruit, bread or muffins, buckets of coffee, and of course a pitcher of mimosas or bloody marys. I’ll…
Italian Guacamole
For a delicious twist, use fresh basil in this Italian guacamole. So good smeared on bread or as a dip for crackers or crunchy breadsticks! I’m an avocado lover…sliced into salads, piled onto bowls of chili, smeared on toast, or of course, mashed into guacamole. But I never had Italian guacamole until just recently and…
Hot Buttered Rum
Hot buttered rum is warmly spiced and soothing on a cold winter’s day. Make-ahead butter, warm cider, and spiced rum make a cozy mug of comfort. Oh January. The holidays in the rearview mirror and brusk, cold days ahead. You know what that means right? Time for a warm, comforting drink like hot buttered rum….
Bourbon Champagne Cocktail
The manhattan meets bubbly with a twist of orange in this sparkling bourbon champagne cocktail. This bourbon champagne cocktail is inspired by the marriage of two classic cocktails, a manhattan and a tall glass of spiked bubbly. It’s got the toasty warmth of bourbon, accented with orange liqueur, a splash of orange juice, champagne, and…
Mushroom Tart
This savory mushrooom tart is layered with earthy mushrooms, caramelized shallots, and a cheesy custard in a flaky, buttery shell. Two things I can never turn down: something gooey, cheesy, and baked in an individual casserole or something savory baked in a buttery crust. Today we’re making a mushroom tart in said buttery shell. The…
Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
This sweet and tangy spinach salad with poppy seed dressing is loaded with fruit and crumbly blue cheese and makes a great a starter or light meal. This recipe for spinach salad with poppy seed dressing is one that gets me through cold days of fall and winter, but it’s also good year round. It’s fresh and…
Best Sweet and Sour Brisket
Tangy and melt-in-your-mouth tender, this is the BEST sweet and sour brisket! Perfect for your holiday table or any day of the week. This is cozy. This is comfort. This is the BEST sweet and sour brisket. Okay, so let’s talk Brisket 101. Brisket is a tough cut of meat and there’s simply no way…
Beef Wellington with Red Wine Sauce
I hope you’re feeling fancy, because Beef Wellington is a dish meant for celebrating. Whether you’re gathering friends and family for Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve, Beef Wellington with red wine sauce makes an impressive and elegant presentation. This classic dish dates back to the 1800’s but still feels current and special. In a time…
Soft Molasses Cookies
These soft molasses cookies are brimming with warm spices and have a crunchy sugar crust. Planning a holiday cookie exchange? Add these soft molasses cookies to the list pronto! These classic molasses cookies were a favorite when I was growing up and are now a favorite of my own children. They have the warm, toasty…
Pigs in a Blanket (with a TWIST!)
Everyone’s favorite appetizer, pigs in a blanket with a twist! Jumbo franks twisted in strips of puff pastry, melted cheese, and a sprinkle of seeds make it party ready! Young or old, pigs in a blanket are everyone’s favorite party food. They’re not fancy, but damn are they good. Today we’re elevating these little piggies…
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Easy, creamy, cheesy and oh so satisfying, this broccoli cheese soup is pure comfort. This recipe for broccoli cheese soup is super simple, cooks quickly and (if you have any left) freezes beautifully for future meals. And you know what? NO CREAM! That’s right, a creamy soup with no cream. This soup starts with sautéed…
Potato Latkes with Gorgonzola and Roasted Grapes
These crispy potato latkes with gorgonzola and roasted red grapes are THE sweet and savory appetizer your holiday party needs! Today’s post is sponsored by Lighthouse Foods. Opinions are my own and I appreciate your support of the brands and companies that support What Should I Make For… Calling all LATKE LOVERS!! I mean seriously, who doesn’t love…
2019 Holiday Gift Guide – Stocking Stuffers for Foodies
The essential 2019 holiday gift guide for the foodie in your life. Stocking stuffers for foodies at every age and interest! Let the holiday shopping commence!! You can find my holiday gift guide chock full of stockings stuffers for the foodies in your life HERE. Find the most unique stocking stuffers for the cooks, bakers,…
Leftover Turkey Chili
Turn those leftovers into a pot of pure comfort! This hearty turkey chili is full of flavor and spice and makes use of those Thanksgiving leftovers! Let’s talk turkey (sorry, couldn’t resist). But seriously, let’s talk what to do with that leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. And not just what to do with it, but how…
Best Flaky Biscuits
Buttery layers and a tender crumb make these the best flaky biscuits you’ve ever had! Biscuits are practically a religion in my house and we’re forever on the quest for the best flaky biscuits out there. If biscuits are on the menu, we’re ordering them. If it’s the holiday, I’m baking them. And today I’m…
Honey Mustard Potato Tart
This tangy, savory honey mustard potato tart makes the perfect, crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next holiday party. Today’s post is sponsored by Maille. Opinions are my own and I appreciate your support of the brands and companies that support What Should I Make For… Entertaining for the holidays? This honey mustard potato tart is the ideal appetizer. Why?…
Roast Turkey in Parts
Perfectly juicy with browned, crispy skin, this roast turkey is cooked in parts in half the time with mouth-watering results. Just when I get my holiday meal prep running like a well-oiled machine, I decide to mix it up. After all, what fun would it be to have everything run smoothly before Thanksgiving? Well, I’m…
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
Want to host Thanksgiving like a boss? This make-ahead turkey gravy prevents that last minute scramble. No pan drippings and NO LUMPS! Thanksgiving is looming. You’re refining your menu, listing your groceries, and hoping for enough oven space. Well, I have one item you can check off your list, long before the holiday arrives. GRAVY….
Homemade Turkey Stock
This make-ahead homemade turkey stock will take your gravy, soups, and stews to the next level. So easy to make all in one pot! You can do this! I promise. For years I thought making homemade turkey stock wasn’t worth the time or effort, especially when prepping for Thanksgiving. I wanted that delicious homemade stock…
Honey Glazed Carrots
These honey glazed carrots are buttery and sweet, the perfect addition to the Thanksgiving table. I loooove a simple vegetable side dish like these honey glazed carrots. One that… …highlights the natural flavor of the vegetable, …has a simple and easy prep, …and makes an elegant presentation. While you can use regular carrots or even…
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu
My Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu has foolproof recipes, plus tips and tricks to help you stay sane when hosting the holiday. Thanksgiving is probably my family’s favorite holiday and we’ve hosted plenty of groups, big and small, over the years. I’ve tried out new recipes, tweaked old ones, and kept some just as they always were,…
Cinnamon Sugar Scones
Cinnamon Sugar Scones are brunch-ready! Serve these sweetened scones warm with a pot of fresh coffee, fruit, and fuzzy slippers for a relaxing start to the day. When the temperatures begin to dip outside, the only place I want to be is in the kitchen elbows deep in flour and sugar. Okay, maybe not the…
