Maple Pecan Pie Bars (Without Corn Syrup)
Wow. wow. WOW!!!! Gooey, crunchy, super delicious maple pecan pie bars are in the HOUSE!!!! Well, okay, they're really just here on the blog. But, they can be in your house, if you want them to be. All you have to do is make them!!! Seriously though, how can you not want to sink your teeth into one of those gooey pecan pie bars? Thanksgiving month is upon us. Ever since I made those pecan pie cookies last year - using a maple syrup filling, rather then the traditional corn … [Read more...]
Pecan Pie Cookies (without corn syrup)
Move over pecan pie! We've got pecan pie COOKIES now!!! These cookies are pretty amazing. Soft, buttery cookies with a maple sweetened, gooey filling studded with crunchy, nutty pecans. They are melt-in-your-mouth good, and I bet you can't eat just one. I had no idea pecan pie cookies were a thing until one of our friends made them to share at our Friendsgiving a year ago. I saved a note to my phone and knew they would be on the top of my list to create this year. I'm so glad I gave them a … [Read more...]
Roasted Carrots with Orange Honey Glaze
Thanksgiving is next week! How crazy is that?! Are you ready? Do you have your stretchy pants on? These roasted carrots with orange honey glaze are just the side you need to add to your Thanksgiving menu. They are super simple and come together in only 30 minutes. Thanksgiving cooking extravaganza. We've got this!!! Sweet and tender whole roasted carrots are topped with a sticky sweet, tangy, slightly spicy orange honey glaze and crunchy toasted pine nuts. Did you ever think carrots … [Read more...]
Mini Pumpkin Pies with Ginger Cookie Crust (Bourbon & Maple Infused)
Who else is ready for a pumpkin pie? A mini pumpkin pie that is! Yes, you get a cute little pumpkin pie all to yourself!!! No need for a plate or fork if you're feeling adventurous. Just grab the pie and eat it! Come on, you know you want to!!! These mini pumpkin pies are infused with bourbon and maple syrup. They have a ginger cookie crust that goes nicely with the pumpkin pie spice and the maple. They're even topped with some fresh homemade whipped cream that's flavored with maple syrup, … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ready or not, here it comes! Thanksgiving recipe number 2 is happening today! Instant pot garlic mashed potatoes!!!! SO GOOD! If you don't have an instant pot/pressure cooker, I have a stove stop version in the recipe notes. Don't worry, I've got you! We'll get more into the details of the process later. First, let's discuss how delicious these mashed potatoes are! These mashed potatoes are not your typical no-texture-no-flavor-possibly-runny mashed potatoes. They have texture, we leave … [Read more...]
Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
Welcome to Thanksgiving recipe month! First, we start with a green bean casserole. Crunchy fresh green beans cooked in a homemade cream-of-mushroom-soup-style sauce and topped with a crispy red onion topping with Parmesan cheese. Does it get any better? I know that the phrase "from scratch" might sound intimidating, but I promise, it's really not that hard. I had considered calling this "homemade green bean casserole", but google liked "from scratch" better. Always working to score brownie … [Read more...]
Raw Zucchini Quinoa Salad with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
If you haven't noticed I am all about the fresh summertime veggies right now. Can you blame me?! It's the best time of the year for food! Okay, maaayyyybeee early fall when all the squash and pumpkins, and apples are coming into season while there are still melons and tomatoes and sweet corn available. OMG sweet corn! I need to have more sweet corn!!! Take advantage while all the goodies last! This raw zucchini quinoa salad with lemon herb vinaigrette is no exception to making use of all the … [Read more...]
Brussels Sprouts and Bacon with Orange Tahini Sauce
Is there any other vegetable that has taken over the world like Brussels sprouts? At least in the foodie internet world lol. My mom has always joked that she likes every single kind of food, except for Brussels sprouts. Until her favorite daughter (AKA her only daughter) roasted a batch of Brussels sprouts for her. Now she can officially say that she has never had any kind of food that she doesn't like! The key is to cut the Brussels sprouts in half, place them cut side down and roast them … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Rosemary Drop Biscuits (Gluten Free)
Ready for a buttery biscuit with rosemary and a hint of pumpkin? It's the perfect fall baking experience. Also, they would be a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving table. Because that's what we're all about right now. Thanksgiving food and sides and all the Thanksgiving love! These pumpkin rosemary drop biscuits are super easy to make - which is a must for Thanksgiving food! Let me show you! We use our all time favorite kitchen appliance, the food processor to cut the cubes of butter … [Read more...]
