What’s in a Bloody Mary anyway? There are hundreds of recipes out there, but the classic, key takeaways are: Why A Bloody Mary Bar Is The Easiest Brunch Cocktail Okay, let’s be honest. Mixing up a pitcher of bloody marys takes approximately no effort. And everything else both in terms of mixers and garnish is store bought or pre-made except for the fresh lemon juice. Nothing beats fresh citrus! The best part is that everyone gets to create their ideal cocktail by adding the bloody mary toppings and garnishes they love…
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There are some dishes that are so ingrained in what I’ve come to expect from a holiday meal that it simply would feel wrong not to include them. Enter Grammy’s cinnamon applesauce. It is mandatory at both Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, and for good reason. It’s got four simple ingredients: apples, ground cinnamon, lemon slices, and a tiny bit of sugar (but this part is optional! Prefer an unsweetened applesauce? Leave it out!). Homemade applesauce could not be simpler to make! Whole, unpeeled apples get cored and quartered, then steam with…
Continue ReadingHearty Tomato, White Bean, & Kale Soup
Nothing is better in the cool winter months than a large bowl of white bean kale soup! It’s thick, rich, hearty, and seriously filling. Plus, it easily feeds a large family or group of friends (or even just takes care of lunch all week if you meal prep ahead of time!). Depending on the type of stock or broth you use, this soup recipe is vegan and Whole30 compliant! It’s also naturally gluten-free, which we love. You can be sure that a big bowl of this soup will fill you…
Continue ReadingTender, Juicy Sous Vide Leg Of Lamb
Imagine this: tender, juicy sous vide leg of lamb that cooks slowly in a water bath while you go do literally anything else. That’s the beauty of cooking sous vide in a nutshell! You can season the lamb and marinate it a day or two in advance, then set it in a preheated water bath with a sous vide precision circulator, then walk away. When you come back, the lamb is cooked to the exact temperature you set the circulator to! All that’s left is to reverse sear the lamb…
Continue ReadingHerb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Goat Cheese & Roasted Grapes
A Showstopping Oven-Roasted Lamb with Red Wine Sauce This herb-crusted rack of lamb is one of those dishes that walks the line between special-occasion and entirely doable at home. With minimal fuss and maximum flavor, you’ll have a stunning restaurant-worthy dinner that delivers tender, rosy-pink meat, a crisp, golden crust, sweet roasted grapes, and a rich red wine reduction that brings it all together. The dish feels elegant and elevated—but it’s surprisingly simple to pull off at home. Whether for a holiday feast, a special dinner with friends, or a…
Continue ReadingLeftover Cornbread Stuffing Waffles (For Any Dressing!)
Wondering what to do with leftover stuffing? Give your Thanksgiving leftovers a makeover into the best ever stuffing waffles for an easy, but flavor-packed brunch recipe that the whole family will love! Ours are made with leftover cornbread dressing, but honestly you can use any type of leftover stuffing recipe. These leftover stuffing waffles have a crispy exterior, yet are light and airy in texture. Plus, you can top them with fried eggs! Best breakfast recipe ever? We kinda think so! Want to use up additional Thanksgiving leftovers? You can…
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