If fall had a fragrance, it would smell like butter, toasted pecans, and the faint panic of trying not to overbake dessert while guests are already...
Recipes
Pecan Pie: Southern Charm in a Crust
If fall had a fragrance, it would smell like butter, toasted pecans, and the faint panic of trying not to overbake dessert while guests are already walking up the driveway. Enter: Pecan Pie. It’s gooey, glossy, and the definition of “just one more bite.” This is the kind of pie that never gets trendy because it doesn’t need to. It’s pure Southern swagger — sweet, golden, and proud of it. About the Crust Make it from scratch or unwrap it from a box — we support both life choices. Trader Joe’s Pie Crust works like a dream, but if you’re ready to show off, the Pretty Together Vodka Pie Crust...
Sweet Sour Cream and Honey Cornbread
For most of my life, I have felt as if I “almost” love cornbread. First of all, it’s bread. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever passed up a carb in my...
WHITE WEDDING CUPCAKES WITH WHIPPED BUTTERCREAM
These cupcakes are the bomb. They are easy to make and come out moist and delicious every single time. Slather them with buttercream and watch them...
Liz’s Favorite CHICKEN PICCATA Recipe
This is another one of my staple recipes. I’ve been making it for years, and it is always delicious. There’s not much to say about this one except -...
ITALIAN ANTIPASTO KABOBS
If I’m being honest, I got this idea from some cute candy kabobs I saw online for Valentine’s Day. Since I’m more of a meat and cheese girl, I...
CREAMY ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH ARUGULA
I’ve been making this recipe for years. It’s fast, easy and always comes together beautifully. The best part is that you can make the sauce ahead of...
Sun-Dried Tomato Olive Oil Dipping Sauce
I literally made this recipe up on the fly. I needed a quick solution for an impromptu gathering and decided I couldn’t go wrong with crusty bread...
JEN’s CREAMY CRUNCHY CAESAR SALAD
I honestly have no idea where I found this recipe. The dressing ingredients are scribbled down on an ancient piece of loose leaf paper and shoved in...
Sweet and Nutty Tahini Blondies
Mmmm…blondies. I know I will lose half of our audience with this statement, but I prefer blondies over brownies. I also don’t like very many...
TAHINI GLAZED ROASTED CARROTS
I don’t love cooked carrots. There I said it. When I was a kid, I wouldn’t touch those mushy orange suckers. Crunchy raw carrots with a nice cold...
Spiced Meat Hummus with Marcona Almonds
Jen and I have been cooking fools lately, and I have been on a big Israeli kick thanks to Adeena Sussman’s Sabada Cookbook. So many of the...
A Simple Homemade Naan Recipe
Bread is scary. For years, I have avoided it. Not because I was trying to achieve my 18-year old waistline through ketosis, but because I was...
SPAGHETTI WITH CLASSIC BOLOGNESE SAUCE
I have always been a sucker for spaghetti with meat sauce and this delicious bolognese recipe is what I like to imagine Joe Pesci’s mom was serving...
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