Perfect Make-Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
Thanksgiving dinner was always a beautiful, chaotic production at my house. The turkey took center stage, the gravy was a last-minute panic, and the green … Read more
The Best Make-Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
My sister asked why I couldn’t just mash the sweet potatoes the night before and assemble everything in the morning. I started to explain why … Read more
Bright Zesty Cranberry Orange Rosemary Sauce: Easy Homemade Holiday Recipe
I want a cranberry sauce that doesn’t taste like a can. That’s it. That’s the whole thought that hit me last November while staring at … Read more
Easy Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars: Best Kid-Approved Dessert
I was supposed to be making a classic pecan pie. It was two days before Thanksgiving, my sister-in-law was bringing her famous bourbon whipped cream, … Read more
Perfect Mini Pumpkin Pies with Easy Gingersnap Crust
The crackle. That’s what I was after. Not the filling, not even the spicy-sweet scent filling up my kitchen—the specific, shattering sound of a gingersnap … Read more
Easy Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce with Ginger
It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday last November, and I had a sudden, overwhelming need for cranberry sauce. Not the jiggly canned stuff—though … Read more
Perfect Maple Roasted Root Vegetable Medley Recipe
My husband, who has never once in his life complimented a vegetable dish unprompted, ate three servings of these roasted root vegetables before I even … Read more
Perfect Harvest Salad with Roasted Squash and Cranberries
Third time in a week and I finally stopped adding things. That’s the thing about fall salads—they beg for more. More cheese, more nuts, more … Read more
Fresh Autumn Kale Salad with Apple & Candied Pecans
The farmer’s market bag was overflowing. I’d gone in for a loaf of sourdough and walked out with three massive bunches of kale, two pounds … Read more
Wholesome Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Fall Vegetables
The woman at the next market stall watched me fumbling with a butternut squash for what felt like forever. I was trying to get the … Read more