Butternut squash soup with ginger and nutmeg is one of my all time favorite fall soups. It’s fragrant and easy to customize to your tastes. Butternut squash soup with ginger and nutmeg Do you have a favorite squash? There so many wonderful varieties. I seem to always come back to butternut squash. It’s one of my all time favorites. Butternut squash is incredibly versatile and pairs well with many different spices and flavors. In this soup, fresh ginger and ground nutmeg wo

Break out of your hum-drum vegetable routine and serve up these sweet and fragrant thyme roasted pears. Thyme roasted pears make a great side dish to so many different meals. If you are plant-based, try them with any vegetable soup, stew or salad. For the meat eaters in your family, you’ll find they go perfectly with almost any kind of roasted meat. Sweet and fragrant, these roasted pears are simple to bake. I selected fresh Washington Anjou pears, but you can choose any kind

Homemade Chex mix is a burst of salty, savory, nutty and crunchy flavors and textures. It is a party favorite or tasty snack for movie night or football games. You can adjust the level of spice to make it spicy or not. Add in dried fruit like Craisins, currents or dried apple chips to add in sweetness if so desired. Salty, savory and spicy homemade Chex mix Homemade Chex mix is an old family favorite. This recipe pre-dates commercially packaged Chex mix varieties and may be

Warm up this holiday season with Glühwein, a festive spiced mulled wine. German Glühwein is a spiced mulled wine enjoyed during the holidays. Mulled wine is a tradition in many Northern countries where the days are short and the nights cold. There are many variations of this warm holiday drink. Spiced mulled wine German Glühwein is traditionally sold at their famous Christmas markets. It is a wonderful festive drink to sip on as you stroll the market and enjoy time socializi

Add seasonal freshness to your table with this festive pear and arugula salad. It features candied pumpkin spice pecans, dried cherries,...

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A fun and festive cranberry-pomegranate holiday punch that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Just like the ones sold at Starbucks, this sweet yet tart bar is a festive, holiday favorite. Cranberry bliss bars feature the flavors of...

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Tender, juicy and flavorful buttermilk marinated roast chicken is so delicious. This tender roast chicken makes the perfect family dinner...

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Authentic guacamole recipe made with simple ingredients from scratch

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Spinach and ricotta stuffed shells is an easy vegetarian dish. Large shell pasta is stuffed with spinach, ricotta and Parmesan cheese...