Monthly Archives: November 2017

Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding

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My local coffee shop makes an absolutely fantastic bread pudding. So fantastic in fact, that one day I asked the owner if he’d be willing to share the recipe.  After receiving an extremely surly, “no” in reply I decided I could make it better myself. This recipe is the result.  To me it tastes like the holidays; like warm cinnamon rolls with a little bit of sweet, tart apple pie freshness.  Not only is it the perfect festive dessert, it also makes for a wonderfully indulgent holiday breakfast. I love it because I can make it the day before and just re-heat it when I’m ready to serve, leaving me free to celebrate the season with my guests.  Continue reading →

Ruby Port Cranberry Sauce

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My friend Rachel’s Ruby Port Cranberry Sauce is an absolute favorite of mine! Not only is the perfect traditional accompaniment to turkey, but it makes a fantastic appetizer too. I absolutely love this with a bit of triple cream brie or goat cheese on some crusty French bread or water crackers.  And when it comes to leftovers, try adding this to a grilled brie sandwich. Yum! Continue reading →

Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Pecan Streusel

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Everything great about pecan pie and sweet potato casserole comes together in this recipe.  This is the one Thanksgiving side I’m never “allowed” to skip.  Interestingly, it is the former sweet potato-haters in my life who are now the most insistent that I make it every year.  Probably because I, like them, can’t stand the sickly-sweet marshmallows on top of a traditional sweet potato casserole.  But the nutty streusel in this recipe is just the right balance.  It still tastes like dessert sneaking it’s way into the savory course of the meal, but it isn’t going to give you a cavity!  Continue reading →

Peas & Pancetta

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Peas & Pancetta is one of my favorite Thanksgiving sides.  Be sure to use petite peas as they are sweeter than full size peas and make a better balance for the salty pancetta.  I like to use the pre-diced pancetta from Trader Joe’s. It just makes life easier and around Thanksgiving I’ll take very ounce of easier I can get!  Continue reading →