Brussels have come a long way since grandma used to boil them and serve 'em up plain. If you haven't jumped on the brussel bandwagon yet, today is your day, my friend. The addition of bacon, shallots, and apples in this brussel sprout dish makes it more a one-pot meal than a side. This would be a great accompaniment to pork, but I like to eat a big bowl by itself! We'll just be impressed if you ...
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Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Wasabi Cream Sauce
Meet your new go-to Pork Tenderloin recipe! This herb crusted tenderloin is perfect for holidays, Sunday night supper, and a great party dish in general! So many parties serve your traditional tenderloin with horseradish sauce, so this wasabi cream sauce is our spin on the traditional horseradish sauce. Why not use wasabi to get that kick instead? We highly recommend making this on a ...
Mint Thumbprint Cookies
Mint thumbprint cookies are buttery and crunchy with a spot of peppermint icing that melts in your mouth. A unique option for holiday cookie swaps or dessert platters! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission if you purchase a product through these links. We only promote products that we know and love! Please check out our disclosure policy for ...
Leftover Cranberry Sauce Bellini
Whether you've been out fighting the Black Friday crowds today, listening to your relatives drone on about politics, or both (Lord help you) one thing is for sure. You deserve a cocktail! If you've got some leftover cranberry sauce hanging out in your fridge, you're in luck! Throw a few scoops of cranberry sauce into your food processor or blender, add a splash of orange juice to thin, and ...
Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
A lighter Thanksgiving side with all the candy-sweet flavor of traditional sweet potato casserole! These whipped sweet potatoes are on the table in under 30 minutes, and have no refined sugar, dairy, or butter added! Dicing the sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes allows for a quick cooking time, and boiling garlic in with the potatoes adds a lot of flavor. I used 2 tablespoons of coconut ...
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Leftover Thanksgiving Dressing
Of all the thanksgiving leftovers in our house, the dressing (or stuffing) is definitely gobbled up the fastest. However, it's always fun to try making new recipes out of leftovers, and if your grandmother is anything like mine, she's probably made a few extra Pyrex dishes of dressing "just in case". You can turn those leftovers into a stunning stuffed squash with minimal effort! I've ...
Dairy-Free “Creamed” Kale
It’s your lucky day. I have a delicious, healthy side for all your upcoming holiday meals! This dairy-free “creamed” kale hits all the right notes for holiday gatherings. It is creamy and comforting, with notes of nutmeg and a pinch of spice. Best of all, you don’t have to feel guilty about eating it! If you have a vegan in the family, or are generally trying not to pack on the ...
Easy Homemade Applesauce
I can’t seem to go to the supermarket and leave without apples. I love apples, and eat them almost daily. While I do crave applesauce every once in a while, I’ve never been a huge fan of it. Until now. This recipe for chunky homemade applesauce from Once Upon a Chef caught my eye, and boy, am I glad it did. Peeling and chopping the apples is the hardest part. Once you’ve got them all ...
Smoked Pumpkin Mac + “Cheese”
Delicious creamy pumpkin pasta without any cheese AND with added fiber? Believe it! I don't know about you, but this time of year I get really fired up about all of the pumpkin products. And then eventually I get burned out on all the pumpkin-y sweets. This creamy mac and "cheese" is a great savory pumpkin option. An full can of fiber-full pumpkin goes into the sauce. The smoked paprika ...
Nutella Spritz Sandwich Cookies
My grandmother bought me a cookie press this year (Thanks Nana!), and I absolutely love it. I've been looking for ways to use the press outside of the holiday season, when most home cooks whip theirs out for christmas tree and wreath-shaped cookies. Cheese straws are an obvious choice, but I'll share more on that later. Spritz cookies are a classic use for the cookie press. The cookies are so ...
