The last apple crisp recipe you'll ever need! The perfect ratio of buttery crisp topping, baked on top of juicy apples, and creates absolute bliss. Top this with ice cream and you'll have everything you've dreamed of in a baked apple crisp dessert. When I'm at home visiting ...
Fall Recipes
Brussels Sprouts With Apricots & Pistachios
Learn to blanch tender green Brussels sprouts then sauté them for some caramelized flavor. Top with sweet and tangy dried apricots and chopped pistachios for a delightful veggie side, any time of year. This quick Brussels sprouts side dish can be prepped ahead if you need a make-ahead side dish ...
Creamy Polenta With Roasted Winter Vegetables
A creamy polenta recipe with melty goat cheese and sweet and savory roasted vegetables. Make this for a comforting winter meal. If you've had cheesy polenta before, you know how good this is. I'll bet you want to dive into the bowl right now! If you've never made polenta at home, ...
Maple Caramel Pie with Hazelnuts
Like a pecan pie filling, this impressive pie is loaded with nuts and sweet caramel. I use some maple syrup as a corn syrup substitute too! Caramel nut pies are one of my favorite desserts. The buttery crust with the rich nuts and gooey, soft filling can't be beat. Best pie ...
Rustic Apple Tart Recipe with Almond Frangipane
This apple almond galette, or rustic apple tart recipe, is easy and impressive. With a layer of almond frangipane under the apples, it's a no-fuss combination of apple pie and French apple tart. I make a lot of galettes and crostatas. They are simply rustic pies, not constrained by a pie ...
Apple Popovers Recipe with Maple Butter
The perfect popover recipe made with bits of juicy apple. Serve your homemade apple popovers with spiced maple butter for a glorious side dish or treat. Popovers are a crispy and custardy baked treat made even better with the addition of fall apples and maple butter. Treat ...
Roast Parsnips With Sage Butter
Roast Parsnips with Sage Butter are a sophisticated, warm side dish that will diversify your meal. The recipe is easy to make, flavorful and comforting. Roast Parsnips with Sage Butter bring a rich flavor to your table, while requiring minimal work to prepare. They serve as the perfect ...
Pecan Streusel Apple Pie with Perfect Pie Crust
Pecan Streusel Apple Pie makes a classic even better. With nuts and spices layered in between sliced apples, it's a fall dessert that will make everyone happy as, pie! Pecan streusel apple pie takes a classic fall dessert to the next level. I nestled nuts, spices and apples into my perfect ...
Apple Dumplings With Cider Sauce
Simmered Apple Dumplings with Cider Sauce and a dollop of cream is a Fall dessert you won't want to skip. The juice the dumplings cook in becomes a tangy and sweet sauce. These apple dumplings are simmered in the season's best treat, fresh apple cider. They are sticky and sweet on the outside ...
15 Tasty Tailgating Kabobs For Game Day
It's football season so I'm bringing you 15 Tasty Tailgating Kabobs to make on game day! I know that burgers and hot dogs are the go-to for your pre-game cookout, but if you're feeling adventurous I have some recipes for you! Those of you who have been following the blog for a while know that I ...
14 Non Pumpkin Fall Recipes You Must Try
Even if you love pumpkin, you'll die for these 14 non pumpkin fall recipes. The season is full of other great flavors and ingredients like apples, veggies, sweet maple and spices that make the best treats and comfort food. With all the pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin cookies and pumpkin ...
Shortcut Potato Herb Flatbread
Shortcut Potato Herb Flatbread is my take on a tasty NYC bakery classic. Mine is easy, delicious and great as a finger food, or a crispy bite with some homemade soup. Years ago I was introduced to potato pizza here in NYC. I was no stranger to potatoes and bread. I used to (I mean I ...
Perfect Pears Fat Free Dessert
Perfect pears fat free dessert is a glorious ending to a healthy meal. Sweet, caramely and creamy, it is satisfying and guilt-free! I always need something sweet after dinner. And when I'm on a healthy kick, that usually means something less-than-satisfying. However, I've found a guilt-free, fat ...
Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
Fluffy mashed potatoes melt in your mouth, and with just four ingredients, are as easy to make as they are delicious! Like little clouds on your plate. That's what the perfect mashed potatoes taste like. Then drizzle them with gravy and oh-my-goodness it's heaven. These creamy, fluffy mashed ...
Mushroom Squash Tart
Mushroom Squash Tart with a creamy cheese filling, topped with delicious vegetables, in a buttery crust, is a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with dinner, or as an appetizer while you carve the meat! I'd be happy with almost anything in a buttery tart crust. It just makes everything that much more ...
Gooey Peanut Pie
Gooey Peanut Pie with a salty sweet brown sugar filling and crunchy little nuts will be the crowd's new favorite dessert. Pie comes in oh so many flavors. And I like so many of them! I get in apple pie moods, or cream pie moods (Mmm chocolate!), or a good pecan pie with coconut, and even ...
Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing
Roasted Grape and Pecan Stuffing is a savory, classic side with the juicy burst of caramelized grapes. A fun variation on a favorite. Cooking grapes brings out their flavor and juiciness. Roasted, they are perfect for a savory stuffing. I often add a little touch of tart sweetness to this ...
Roasted Vegetable Trio With Orange-Thyme Dressing + Food Styling Tip
Roasted Vegetable Trio with Orange-Thyme Dressing is a classy, delicious side dish for any holiday meal. As far as vegetables go, I think my favorite way to eat them is roasted. Name a veggie...it's probably delicious roasted! And this roasted vegetable side dish is divinely gorgeous for a ...
Favorite Roasted Turkey and Gravy + Tips
Favorite Roasted Turkey is the most classic, go-to recipe for making the best Thanksgiving dinner. It will become a family tradition. As a food editor at magazines, the challenge was to come up with a new, unique Thanksgiving dinner recipes every year. What new flavor could I come up with ...
Easy Apple Tarts with Blue Cheese and Honey
Easy apple tarts get a sprinkling of blue cheese for an unexpected, yet perfectly paired addition to a seasonal snack. I learned quickly that apple picking is a thing when I moved to the East Coast almost 20 years ago. Growing up, apple picking meant going to Grandma's, picking tart green ...
