Creamy baked brie appetizer is topped with a sweet and spicy cranberry sauce and chopped pecans. It’s a holiday appetizer that is sure to please a crowd!This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. Brie is one of those treats that I should indulge in more. It's cheese, after all. Who can say no to ooey, gooey goodness. I also love that while it comes across as a super elegant appetizer, it's very easy to prepare. As far as ... continue reading...
The Basics of Brining
The secret to a moist, tasty bird is brining. It's a extra step you should never skip because it makes all the difference when it comes to flavor.This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. My husband will tell you, I make a good bird. One complaint I hear a lot about roasting a turkey is that it’s dry. True, turkey is a lean meat without a lot of fat to keep it moist. My secret to a moist, tasty bird is a trick I learned ... continue reading...
Wild Rice Stuffed Turkey Breast
Don’t feel like dealing with the hassle of preparing an entire turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? A stuffed turkey breast might just be the solution.I remember the first time I cooked a turkey for Thanksgiving. The company The Husband work for at the time gave a free turkey to every employee. Suddenly I found myself staring at an 18-pound bird and wondering if I could pull this off. Boy, was I intimidated!Not only can it be intimidating, but sometimes cooking an entire turkey just isn’t ... continue reading...
Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread
This festive pumpkin bread combines pumpkin, spices and shelled pumpkin seeds. A touch of olive oil makes it tender and moist. Folks, this is my second attempt at making Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread. My first, back in 2011, ended in comical results. You see, while I have been cooking for several years, I don’t know everything. For example, I have very limited experience with pumpkin seeds other than what I scoop out of the inside of my jack-o-lantern every year. Pumpkin Seeds or Pepitas? My dad ... continue reading...
30 Fun and Creative Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy
Searching for ways to get rid of your kid's leftover Halloween candy? These tasty recipes are a great way to get rid of those tempting sweet treats.I remember being so bummed the year my parents told me I was too old to go trick-or-treating. Since having kids, I've regained some of that nostalgia -- including raiding both of my boys' candy buckets after they've gone to bed.Oh, come on. Don't act like you don't do it. I just spent the last three hours hiking from house to house. I ... continue reading...
