Hey friends❣️ A little lemony sunshine to break through those clouds today... Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup Tuscan artichoke soup is lemony, creamy, satisfying, and ready in 30 minutes. A quick vegetarian lunch or dinner with a Mediterranean vibe. Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo I might just fake feeling under the weather if I can get somebody to make me a big pot of this chicken soup :) Greek Avgolemono Soup Avgolemono Soup is a fabulously lemony chicken and rice soup made super creamy without...
about 16 hours ago • 2 min read
Hey friends❣️ Today I'm sharing Libby’s Pumpkin Pie Recipe, plus all the stuff the label doesn’t tell you ~ because this classic pie is worth getting right. There's a video plus all my tips and tricks for the best Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. Libby's Pumpkin Pie Whipped cream or ice cream on your pie? I'm firmly in the whipped cream camp, it's light and airy, it complements the spiced richness of pumpkin pie without overpowering it. Perfect Whipped Cream And is your crust up to snuff? If you've...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Simple appetizers are the way to go during the busy holidays where big meals are the norm. You don't want folks to fill up ~ just the opposite! You want to whet their appetite for the real deal to come... Thanksgiving Snack Mix We do snack mix all the time at our house. We make a big batch, and my husband is in charge of doling it out in small bowls during the cocktail hour. People lunge for it. Our 2 year old granddaughter asks for it the minute she enters our door. I've tailor...
3 days ago • 2 min read
Hey friends❣️ A little crowd sourcing is never a bad idea when you're looking for baking inspo. How about these sweet/tart muffins today? Fresh Cranberry Muffins Many reviewers mentioned how they loved that these cranberry muffins aren't super sweet ~ they strike just the right balance. Others like to add a bit of orange zest to the batter, and one family loves to eat them warm from the oven with orange marmalade (yum!) Curious about the 2nd most popular recipe on the site right now? Apple...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ You know I've got your back when it comes to sniffing out the latest greatest ideas in the recipe world ~ Buttery Garlic Bread Biscuits If you're ever going to push the biscuit envelope, it would be now, and these buttery biscuit upgrades might be the most discussed dish on your Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving table. You won't have leftovers, but if you do have leftovers, they're perfect for those day-after snack sammies. Next up, Honeynuts ~ they're the darling of the winter squash...
5 days ago • 2 min read
Hey friends❣️ Tradition rules during the holiday season, but there's always a little room for some delicious creativity... I'm so in love with this cranberry sauce, it's the one I'll be making for the rest of my life. It's unique, it brings a whole new warm flavor profile to this classic recipe, and my new cooking method avoids all the spitting and sputtering!! The Best Cranberry Sauce I've Ever Made One of my top ten favorite recipes on the site, these crunchy seeded crackers are one of...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hey friends❣️ Want to get a head start on your holiday giving with a unique make-ahead gift that takes just minutes to make?? Mulling Spice Recipe Homemade gifts make so much sense, but not if you're packaging up the same old tired fudge every year. Give friends a jar of your custom mulling spices so they can make super delicious and comforting mulled wine and cider (even tea and coffee!) Tip: if you're bringing a bottle of wine, tie a sachet of your spice mix around the neck, with mulling...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Hey friends❣️ I'm down for the count this weekend, but I'm not giving up the fight! Country French Garlic Soup I've got that annoying first flu of the season, and even more annoyingly, it hit me just before I was going to get my flu shot. But I've got my own little recipe arsenal ready to fight back. Garlic soup is up first, but really any of the soups in my collection are so helpful. And tea...lots of tea! Lemon Balm Tea Lemon Ginger Smoothie Homemade Pineapple Cough Soother 7 Delicious Ways...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hey friends❣️ Don't tell anyone, but I'm not really a big turkey fan. (I come for the sides.) Favorite Thanksgiving Sides This collection covers all your bases, from classics like green bean casserole and potato gratin to luxurious creamed Brussels sprouts. Oh, and I won't do a Thanksgiving without braised red cabbage and buttery rutabagas. If you twisted my arm and forced me to pick a favorite, it would be this one. browse my entire collection of Thanksgiving recipes here read more These...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ A new tradition is born and of course it features our favorite bright winter fruit... Cranberry Almond Tart This elegant cranberry almond tart with its creamy frangipane filling studded with cranberries will be the bright light on your winter holiday table. One bite and you may never go back to pecan or pumpkin pie again! more lighter holiday dessert ideas Cranberry Pie No Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie Almond Pear Tart Cranberry Mousse Pie Dreamy Nutella Mousse Pie! browse my...
14 days ago • 1 min read