Banana bread is easily one of my favorite things to whip together and throw in the oven. This banana bread only requires a few measuring cups, a large bowl and a wooden spoon. That seriously appeals to the lazy baker in me that truly hates washing dishes. With only one dirty bowl [...] [...more]
I have a secret. This one’s important. It’s the secret to having the best Thanksgiving day ever. You’ll just need a few things: friends and family, a relaxed and happy attitude and maybe a pie of some sort. Yea! That’s it! All that fanfare, the turkey, the dressing, the cranberries, that’s all well and good, [...] [...more]
I know it might sound crazy, but I have this wacky idea that Thanksgiving can be both delicious and somewhat healthy. That’s not to say I’m not going to enjoy a giant heap of creamy mashed potatoes this Thursday, but I love to throw it on the plate next to fresh green beans and wild [...] [...more]
Maybe you’re one of those cooks who doesn’t like to smother their vegetables in canned soup and cheese product. Of course, green bean casserole tastes totally delicious, but I feel like I miss the goodness of the vegetables in all of that processed gunk. I’m going to go for simple vegetable goodness this Thanksgiving. [...] [...more]
This sweet potato casserole is a dream come true for three reasons: - It’s not crazy candy sweet, not covered with marshmallows or candied pecans or honey. Don’t get me wrong, marshmallow topped side dishes have never steered me wrong, but sometimes it’s nice to have an unadulterated but perfectly spiced sweet potato [...] [...more]
I have some really important advice for you. Make these cupcakes. Put them in your face and eat them. This is sold advice. I wouldn’t let you down. [...more]
Everyone needs a recipe like this in their back pockets. The secret behind the ease of this recipe? Pumpkin bread mix. I won’t tell if you won’t tell. Throw together a simple pumpkin bread mix with a dash of bourbon and vanilla extract. You might even throw in a [...] [...more]
One thing is for sure, this bread is SO much better than it sounds. Don’t underestimate the flavor and moist crumb of this quick bread. It’s totally dreamy. I didn’t know what to expect from a mushy orange fruit that’s not terribly interesting eaten on its own. I had low expectations for a bread with [...] [...more]
Are you already stressed about the thought of pulling off Thanksgiving dinner? Don’t you know you have all the information you need right here are at your fingertips? The Internet is teaming with recipes, techniques and tips from how to carve the bird to the best old school green bean casserole recipe. Lemmonex, in her [...] [...more]
Are the tough financial times beginning to show signs at your dinner table? With the economy in such turmoil, and the high price of groceries, it’s no surprise that many of us have had to adjust what we put on the table every evening. Maybe you and the family are eating less meat as a [...] [...more]
