TART CHERRY AND WALNUT CRUMBLE PIE

This is a great balance of tart and sweet. The cherries, even though they have sugar in them, stay start and the sweet crumble on top is a delightful pairing.

You could always change this up and use a standard cherry pie filling, it would be absolutely delicious that way too.

This would be great at Thanksgiving or Christmas or any gathering for that matter!

Serve it with a greek yogurt or creme fraise to add a sweet/tart finish. Delish!!

PUMPKIN PECAN CRISP

I wanted something "pumpkiny" for our Thanksgiving, but my family is not a pumpkin pie eatin' kind of family. So, I went with a super-simple pumpkin crisp. Or as my husband called it "Pecan Pumpkin' Somethin'"

It is sort of like a pumpkin dump cake, but that doesn't sound very appealing, so I'm calling it a crisp. It was very easy and super delicious. It is one of the things that you could really modify too, which I like. I'm always changing things in recipes. I don't think I ever make anything just like the recipe says.

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. This would be a great treat for any fall gathering. Mmmmmm

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

We had some great sides at our Thanksgiving table this year and this was one of them! I wanted to make some dishes that were non-traditional. You can see my complete menu with links to the recipes here: MENU

I have seen and probably made a few broccoli casserole that call for cream of something soup. In an effort to lighten things up a little for my family, I am trying to omit those kinds of ingredients while keeping the yummy factor intact!! This one definitely made the cut and will be making it to other family gatherings. It was delicious!

TRADITIONAL TURKEY STUFFING WITH FRESH HERBS AND CIABATTA BREAD

Stuffing is one of the favorite things on the Thanksgiving table. I take the most time cutting vegetables and herbs for the stuffing than any other dish it seems. This year I decided to use a ciabatta bread mix as well. It was awesome!!

Everyone loved it and there was nothing left!! Very flavorful and moist, just how stuffing should be.

HERICOTS VERTS WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND A SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

I was most looking forward to adding this new dish to our Thanksgiving menu this year. It was such a hit and will definitely be making it to the table at more holiday gatherings.

I really liked that I could make this ahead and it is served cold, so one less thing on the stove or the oven when it's time to serve the food.

Everyone loved it! A great/healthy alternative to the traditional green bean casserole.


This is a beautiful salad with lots of color. You're guests will be so impressed!!