I feel like I’m still waking up from my Thanksgiving nap. While I love the holidays and all the great food that goes along with it, after a few days of leftovers I’m always ready for something different. During the busy holiday season, it’s super nice to have make-ahead meals like casseroles and soups ready … Italian Sausage and Roasted Vegetable Baked Penne
The holidays are officially here this week! Having some simple and quick appetizer recipes on-hand is helpful when you have a hungry crowd arrive at your door. This focaccia is so delicious and is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The focaccia recipe itself (without the toppings) would also be a nice addition to … Quick Focaccia with Goat Cheese, Fig Jam and Prosciutto
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is next week! I always enjoy coming up with fun side dishes for the holiday because they really make the whole meal. Couscous is one of those grains I normally keep on-hand in my pantry because it cooks so quickly and I love it’s fluffy texture. When I was developing this … Toasted Nut and Dried Fruit Couscous
Oh warmth, how I need you. Soups are just what the doctor ordered with all this snowy weather. This soup is so tasty and celebrates all kinds of fall flavors. The combination of sweet, caramelized roasted root veggies, pan-fried chicken sausage and apple cider broth is a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Serve this … Roasted Root Veggie and Apple Soup with Chicken Sausage
Swiss steak is a classic dish (the first recipe appeared in print in 1915!). My grandpa grew tomatoes in his garden and would use his homemade tomato juice to make this recipe. I remember knowing we were having it because he would have it cooking on the stovetop in his pressure cooker. While I too could … Swiss Steak
Michigan is the nation’s leading producer of tart cherries. You turn those cherries into wine and you are able to enjoy that wonderful flavor any time of year. Cherries and pork are a great combo, so using this wine to make a pan sauce made perfect sense. This meal is another great one for the … Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Wine Sauce
West Michigan has some amazing apple orchards – including Crane’s in Fennville. Beyond selling the fruit itself, they also sell a variety of ciders and wines. This past weekend I was able to sample some of their products at their tasting room in Saugatuck and one of my favorites was their bourbon barrel aged sparkling … Bourbon Apple Cider Pound Cake with Caramelized Apples
The fall season comes and goes so quickly here in west Michigan that you really have to soak up every second of it. Seeing the variety of squash and apples that is available at the farmers market right now is amazing. Acorn squash was something I grew up eating and I still love it so … Sausage and Apple Stuffed Squash
With the holidays right around the corner, I love coming up with festive dishes that don’t take all day to prepare. Cranberries were a big staple in my family growing up. I’m reminded of this every time they go on sale and my dad has around 30 bags in his freezer, haha! But they are … Pan-Seared Salmon with Cranberry-Fig Sauce
When you think pot pie, typically you would immediately think chicken. However, beef pot pie may actually be my new favorite. The homemade beef stew is packed with layers of delicious flavor from the beef, veggies and red wine. The Swiss cheese layer pairs perfectly with the mushrooms and the puff pastry topper adds buttery … Beef and Veggie Pot Pie
