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Cheesy Hasselback Potato Gratin

December 10, 2018 1 Comment

Carbs are love, and this cheesy hasselback potato gratin is life. Thinly sliced potatoes get vertically layered with shreds of gruyere, white cheddar, parmigiano reggiano, luscious heavy cream and half and half. Fresh herbs infused all through the dish, with tiny little morsels of sweet shallot and golden bits of garlic. As this bakes away in your oven, your home will be scented with the most heavenly aroma. I promise it will drive you crazy, and your mouth will water in anticipation. If you create this dish, make sure you give props to the creator, Mr. Kenji-Lopez Alt -- a culinary genius ...

Best Brownies Ever

December 8, 2018 1 Comment

Insert heavy sigh. These are the best brownies ever. Fudgy, gooey, chewy, decadent, rich, and so incredibly easy to put together. If you could encapsulate love into a recipe, this is it. This is love. Chocolate is what I crave the most when my sweet tooth kicks in, because chocolate never fails me. These brownies will not fail you. I want you to start keeping unsweetened chocolate in your pantry for this very reason, because you will absolutely make these brownies again and again. Although I'm not being paid to promote Baker's Premium Baking Bars, I like to show you guys what to use from ...

Easy Weeknight Skillet Lasagna

December 4, 2018 7 Comments

You're going to fall in love with this gorgeously simple easy weeknight skillet lasagna, and I already know it'll become a family favorite in your household. As much as I love lasagna, sometimes the thought of making one gives me anxiety. Don't get me wrong, I really do love making the big shebang version, but sometimes I just want it fast. I'm a huge fan of making things from scratch, but nobody has time for that all of the time. This is the perfect recipe for those of you who just want some damn good lasagna, fast and asaptually. I'm not being paid to say this, but I really love ...

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Ricotta Grilled Cheese

December 1, 2018 2 Comments

At least one half of this entire roasted tomato basil soup with ricotta grilled cheese meal is vegetarian. The soup is totally vegetarian -- the sandwich is not. That said, this soup is bomb. It's so richly flavored, with plenty of heat and the right amount of sweetness. When you tear apart that gooey ricotta grilled cheese and gratuitously bathe it in the soup, your world will stop for a few ...

Mini Leftover Turkey Pot Pies

November 27, 2018 4 Comments

Mini turkey pot pies made with leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Hell yes. For those of you who have leftover turkey, this is one of my favorite ways to use it up, as well as any other leftover aromatics and veggies. I didn't have to buy a single thing for this incredibly comforting soul in a bowl, and for that I'm grateful. However, this stuff is so damn good that even if I had to make a store run, I ...

Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls

November 26, 2018 2 Comments

I've gotta just let you know now, there's an obscene amount of butter going on here. These brown butter cinnamon rolls are not for the faint of heart. I came up with this recipe in hopes you'd make it part of a special event. Don't eat these every day. Christmas brunch would be fabulous. Birthday's, parties, etc. Do that, but don't do every day. Sinful doesn't even begin to conceptualize this ...

Pumpkin Ricotta Buttermilk Pancakes

November 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

If you're looking for something to do with that last tiny bit of pumpkin in your fridge, make these pumpkin ricotta buttermilk pancakes. They're spiced to perfection, and believe it or not, the ricotta really lightens up the texture. I didn't want these to be heavy and dense, so that little bit of ricotta plus the whipped egg whites really delivers a perfect pumpkin pancake. You'll need a ...

Bourbon Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie

November 20, 2018 2 Comments

I'm emotional. This bourbon sweet potato pumpkin pie is so good, I'm legit emotional. It's been a good year since I've made this pie, I've been very busy. But I was hellbent on not only making it for Thanksgiving this time around, but also sharing the recipe. For all of you who love sweet potato pie, and pumpkin pie, just wait until you combine them. You're not ready. This is an insanely delicious ...

Honey Crisp Cranberry Sauce

November 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

You are better than canned cranberry sauce. So is your family. Feed them good this Thanksgiving with this incredibly delicious and easy honey crisp cranberry sauce. There's lots of spice and notes of bliss all through this stuff. My goal was to create an intense cranberry experience, and I absolutely achieved that. Don't feel stressed if there's an ingredient or two you don't have. As long as ...

Garlic and Leek Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes

November 18, 2018 4 Comments

My family honestly never put mashed potatoes on our Thanksgiving table, until they tasted mine. Now, it's become a staple. These incredibly creamy garlic and leek creme fraiche mashed potatoes will hug your soul. They are luscious on the tongue, melt in your mouth, and flavored to the gods. Perfectly seasoned, and super easy to put together. I love adding spice to just about any and every dish, ...

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Savory Cider Caramel

November 17, 2018 6 Comments

Let me introduce you to something amazing. Perfectly roasted sweet potatoes with savory cider caramel. There's butternut squash in there, too. You probably haven't had sweet potatoes or butternut squash like this. I've never been a fan of overly-candied sweet potatoes (or candied yams) because I've always found them to be too sweet! I never saw the point in dumping multiple cups of sugar, syrup, ...

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