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,…
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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…
Easy Butter Chicken
This drool-worthy recipe for easy butter chicken is weeknight ready with a sauce that you’ll want to slurp with a spoon! This recipe for easy butter chicken is the equivalent to a cozy pair of fuzzy socks, your favorite perfectly worn in pair of jeans, or a long soak in a hot tub. It’s comforting….
Sparkling Autumn Sangria
Time to rethink your summer sangria. This sparkling autumn sangria is filled with crisp apples, juicy orange slices and warm fall spices….the perfect finish to a day of apple picking or pumpkin carving. I am a sucker for bubbles. If you ask me, there is no better way to start off a fancy meal or…
Sweet and Spicy Acorn Squash
This sweet and spicy acorn squash is fall on a plate, with a kick! Sweet and spicy acorn squash slices make for a deliciously seasonal side dish, easy enough for a weeknight and special enough for the holiday table. The squash is cut into 1/2 inch thick slices and tossed in a spicy blend of chipotle (in…
Sweet Potato Soufflé
Silky smooth sweet potato soufflé baked with a nutty crumb topping is a sweetly satisfying side. This dish can easily be doubled to feed a crowd and made in advance which makes it perfect for entertaining. No Thanksgiving plate is complete without a scoop of sweet potatoes, or better yet, a scoop of sweet potato soufflé….
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
What do you get when you cross pumpkin with cheesecake and gingersnaps? The best day ever! Creamy, with warm and toasty fall flavors and and a spicy gingersnap crust, these pumpkin cheesecake bars are the perfect make-ahead Thanksgiving dessert. Searching for that dream Thanksgiving dessert? These pumpkin cheesecake bars marry two favorites…autumn scented pumpkin and…
Red Wine Poached Pears
Red wine poached pears are a sweetly spiced company-worthy dessert. Red wine poached pears are a wonderfully elegant dessert to serve to company and are crazy easy to make. I love to finish a meal with a little something sweet and I can always find room for a bite of dessert, even if I’m feeling full after…
Guinness Braised Beef Stew
Hearty Guinness braised beef stew is chock full of tender root vegetables and makes a rich and satisfying one-pot meal! As temperatures start to dip, I can think of nothing more satisfying for dinner than a big pot of hearty beef stew. This Guinness beef stew is the ultimate one-pot meal. It has tender chunks of…
Pear and Brie Pizza
This pear and brie pizza has it all…sweet, savory, and perfect for fall! Move over apple, the pear is the star today! It’s no secret that this Italian girl is a big fan of pizza. Of course I love a classic pie with tomato sauce and bubbling mozzarella, but today we’re mixing it up for…
Butternut Squash Ravioli in Brown Butter Sauce
Grab your fork and tuck into these little pillows stuffed full of savory squash drenched in a brown butter sauce. And did I mention these butternut squash ravioli are super easy to make? I’m so excited to share a favorite autumn recipe with you today. Savory butternut squash ravioli in brown butter sauce. Nutty, sweet, savory,…
Bolognese Sauce
Authentic Bolognese sauce is slowly simmered to rich and hearty perfection. Serve this over fettucine or tagliatelle, sprinkled with parmesan, and don’t forget to pair it with your favorite wine! Today’s post is sponsored by Cavaliere d’Oro, Bringing Bold to the Table! Opinions are my own and I appreciate your support of the brands and companies that support What…
The Best Pumpkin Bread
Welcome fall with this easy recipe for the BEST pumpkin bread! Super moist, packed with fall spiced pumpkin flavor, and did I mention EASY? And just like that it’s fall (aka pumpkin season). I’m not mad about it because that means I can whip up the best pumpkin bread ever. That’s right, no matter if…
Hot Spiked Cider
Hot spiked cider, simmered with toasty autumn spices, fresh ginger, and citrus is fall in a cup, with an edge! I am all about the apple in the fall…apple picking, apple pie, apple cider. And not just any apple cider. Hot, spicy mulled apple cider spiked with a healthy pour of Applejack brandy! Hot spiked…
Slow Roasted Lamb Tacos
These slow roasted lamb tacos are piled with fall-off the bone, crispy-edged lamb shoulder, briny feta, fall spiced pickled pears, and crunchy apples. It’s always taco season. Am I right? That being said, I do tend to favor lighter tacos in the summer. Ones filled with fresh fish and chicken, fruit salsas, and lots of…
Thai Basil Chicken
Thai basil chicken is spicy, sweet, and savory and oh so easy! The quick and tasty one dish meal perfect for weeknights. Nothing beats a wok when you’re trying to get dinner on the table in a hurry and this Thai basil chicken can be cooked in minutes. It’s packed with flavor and has just…
