Category: holiday recipes

Potatoes Au Gratin

View the print-ready version of this recipe. Why I Love This Side Dish Feels fancy, but it’s Easy – Only 4 steps and 20 minutes of prep! They feel more elegant than say, mashed potatoes, and they’re easy enough for anyone to make. Pantry Ingredients – You only need potatoes, cheese, butter, flour, milk, cream, and spices! Crowd Favorite –…


Spinach Artichoke Dip

View the print-ready version of this recipe. What I Love About This Dip: Quick – You’ll be ready to serve this baked spinach dip in just 30 minutes! Make in Advance – Busy day? Prep this anytime and store in the fridge for 1-2 days before baking. Crowd Pleaser – This is guaranteed to disappear before your eyes! I…


Orange Clove Baked Ham

The first thing that comes to mind when you think about Thanksgiving is probably turkey. But for every turkey recipe out there and every turkey fan, there are some people who just plain don’t like the stuff. If that’s you, this orange clove ham is a great alternative to turkey, especially if you plan to scale down your Thanksgiving dinner…


Baked Brie with Pecans and Cranberry Orange Chutney

Cheese is great no matter the season or occasion, whether it’s loaded onto a sandwich, melted over nachos or splayed across a charcuterie board. But the best cheese dishes are the ones where it’s the main character, such as a festive baked brie. This underrated retro appetizer combines colorful fall foods and ooey, gooey cheese, leading to soemthing that’s…


Blueberry French Toast Casserole

View the print-friendly version of this recipe. Whether you’re an early bird or or a sleeper-inner, this Blueberry Toast Casserole is worthy of your morning attention. Night Owls, have no fear: this standout French toast casserole is easy to assemble the night before. Cooking smarter is all about savvy use of your time, and this…


Celebrate the Fourth of July With This Fresh Salad

Grain salads are always a good solution to cooking on hot summer days, since you can cook the grain in the early morning, leaving your kitchen cool for the rest of the day. I like experimenting with different rice and wheat varieties as the foundation for cooling summer salads, and I particularly like the toothsome,…


Overnight French Toast With a Jammy Twist

Family brunch always begins with overnight French toast. It’s easy to assemble and beloved by everyone. We even make this simple, but indulgent dish, when renting vacation homes. The only special equipment needed is a 13-by 9-inch baking dish and an oven. For this year’s Fourth of July family gathering, we will gild the top…