Turkey and spinach quesadillas with cranberry salsa recipe

I know you are all in major Thanksgiving prep mode.  But I wanted to post this recipe for the day after if you are planning that far ahead.  And if that is the case, you and I are probably good friends, or should be.  One of the reasons I absolutely love the day after Thanksgiving […]

Whole roasted maple-brined turkey recipe

This is it, my last Thanksgiving recipe for you.  And it’s my favorite way to make turkey as of late.  I taught this method in all my November classes last year and a few this year and I was consistently thrilled with the results.  I don’t even like turkey, but this was juicy and so […]

How to make and roll out pie crust VIDEO

It’s pie season if you haven’t noticed.  And even though I don’t think we should be eating too much dessert, I am a sucker for a good, seasonal fruit pie.  Making pie is my favorite Thanksgiving task, and I love do everything from scratch, including the crust.  I taught myself since no one in my […]

The best pecan pie recipe (no corn syrup added)

I’m taking a quick break from Friday Favorites so that I can focus on sharing Thanksgiving recipes until the big day arrives! Want to know my favorite moment of Thanksgiving day?  When I get to relax with a cup of tea and sink my teeth into a slice or two (OMG, am I serious?) of […]

Brussels sprout hash with capers, lemon and hazelnuts recipe

There are things I have to make for Thanksgiving and things I want to make for Thanksgiving.  Even though I don’t eat turkey, everyone else that shows up does, so that’s non-negotiable. As are stuffing and mashed potatoes.  Thank heavens for Pinterest boards.  So even if I don’t get to indulge my fantasy of an […]