Can I Tell You About My Grain-Free Sage Stuffing Adventure? You know what, every November I start thinking about those big holiday spreads—turkey, gravy, and, oh boy, stuffing. Except, years ago I realized I can’t deal with the carb slump that follows regular old bread stuffing. So, after a little (okay, a lot) of kitchen…
Let Me Tell You About the Smoked Whole Turkey That Changed My Holidays Okay, so here’s the deal: the first time I smoked a whole turkey, I was mostly terrified. My cousin had just gotten a fancy new smoker and, well, volunteered me to cook for Thanksgiving (thanks, Steve). I thought smoking a big, awkward…
There’s Just Something About Thanksgiving Prime Rib Okay, true confession—I used to think turkey was the only way to go for Thanksgiving, like some sort of unspoken rule handed down from Aunt Linda. But three years ago, my oven had a meltdown halfway through roasting the bird (no, really—it was like a bad sitcom episode)….
Gosh, I Love This Ham (and You Will Too) Okay, so every Thanksgiving, there’s this battle royale over what ends up on the table at my house. Turkey or ham? (Who decided you can’t have both anyway?) I’m Team Ham through and through—mostly because of this honey glazed ham. One time, my uncle tried to…
C’mon In – It’s Ham Time, Friend! If you’ve ever come to my house around Thanksgiving (or honestly, any excuse for a cozy dinner), you’ve probably gotten a big ol’ slice of this maple glazed ham shoved into your hand before you even settle in. It’s the kind of thing I started making after a…
So, Here’s the Story With My Holiday Turkey Okay, so you know that feeling when you’ve been nominated (volunteered as tribute, really) to bring the turkey to Thanksgiving or Christmas? Yeah, that’s me—except that one time Aunt May brought her ‘experimental’ brined turkey and, well, let’s just say some of us are scarred. After a…
Have You Ever Tried Eating Your Bowl? (No, Seriously!) Okay, I know what you’re thinking… chili in pumpkins? But let me tell ya, the first time I served these at my cozy, slightly-chaotic Halloween dinner, my brother nearly lost his mind laughing—and then he ate three. If you’ve never turned your dinner bowl into part…
I made this Healthy Creamy Mushroom Thyme Orzo Skillet on a Tuesday when the fridge looked like it had given up on me, and I swear it saved the evening. A handful of mushrooms, a brave little bunch of thyme, and a scoop of orzo turned into dinner that felt like pulling on a favorite…
Hey friend, pull up a chair. I made these Creamy Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Lightened Up with Parmesan & Garlic last weekend when my cousins dropped by with zero notice and three hungry teenagers, and somehow this side stole the whole meal. I mean, roast chicken tried to be the star, bless it, but the potatoes…
A cozy plate, a chilly night, and pumpkin The first time I made this low carb pumpkin gnocchi, it was one of those cold evenings where the dog was giving me that feed me now stare and I was already in my comfies. I grabbed a can of pumpkin, put on a podcast I only…