Whenever I host a dinner I like to keep the menu as simple as possible, so most of the dishes I plan are of few ingredients but ingredients that pack a lot of flavor. These Green Beans with Shallots & Crispy Pancetta is super easy to make and it really is wonderfully flavored! I shared…
Archives for November 2013
Garlic & Chive Mashed Potatoes
Lets keep this Thanksgiving menu going! Next up, my Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes. These are so rich, creamy and full of incredible flavor!!! There is such an incredible sweet garlic flavor to these thanks to my short cut roasted garlic oil! Heaven! This a great recipe, not only because they are amazing but because…
Make Ahead Turkey Gravy :: Thanksgiving
I’ve hosted enough holiday gatherings to have learned a few things along the way. The biggest thing is to be organized, I am a big list person. Not just a grocery list, but a prep list and printed out menu so nothing gets forgotten. There is no reason you need to spend the entire holiday…
Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
I’ll be making my Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup for Thanksgiving dinner to serve after antipasto, before dinner. Check out the original recipe post for step by step pictures. This soup requires a short list of ingredients and the result is amazing! Taking the extra step to roast the squash is so worth it,…
Root Vegetable Gratin
I really don’t know what it is but I am really excited for the holidays this year. Last year there was just so much sadness between hurricane Sandy and family loss, I want this year to be different. The boys are one year older and it seems that they are even more excited too. Jack,…
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Preparing a full Thanksgiving meal can sometimes be overwhelming so make a few things easier on yourself. Grab that slow cooker and put it to use, yup even on the holidays! This cranberry sauce can be made a few days ahead of time and then reheated before serving on the big day. A little bit…
