Happy Thanksgiving!

Five little turkeys sitting in the hay The first one said, “It’s Thanksgiving Day!” The second one said, “What’s that I spy?” The third one said, “It’s Pumpkin Pie!” The fourth one said, “Oh what a treat!” The fifth one said, “C’mon, let’s eat!” Then they went to the table,With a wobble, wobble, wobbleAnd they … Continue reading

Recipe Box, French Onion Asparagus Gratin 3 ways, Appetizer, Side or Main Dish!

Green Bean Casserole is a Thanksgiving classic side dish that I have been making for Thanksgiving as long as I can remember I decided to switch it up and try it with asparagus instead of green beans This recipe just might be the easiest vegetable casserole you ever make! 5 ingredients, Cream of Chicken soup, … Continue reading

Grateful Gathering

Are you busy thinking about Thanksgiving, planning what you’re going to cook, and thinking about how you’re going to set your table? Oh good! We are here to help! Rita from Panoply has organized a Thanksgiving tablescape hop with many beautiful tables to inspire you! Welcome friends, readers and visitors from Karin’s Kottage Thanksgiving and … Continue reading

Party Panache, Cheesy Cranberry, Bacon & Pistachio Tarts

Last weekend we had an impromptu gathering to watch the Ole Miss {DD’s alma mater} vs Texas A&M game and around here football means serious apps! I had a crescent roll dough sheet in the refrigerator and decided to make something with that… I decided to make my own version of Cranberry Bites from Yellow … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Maple Bacon Galette with Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts

Have you ever made a galette? Galettes are sort of a marriage of pizza and pie~ they can be savory, they can be sweet and they can be made with a variety of ingredients… My favorite type of recipe, endless possibilities! This galette is loaded with flavor, sweet maple syrup, salty bacon, savory roasted butternut … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Pecan Pie Biscuit Bake, for Breakfast or Dessert!

We had a combination of traditional and non traditional dishes for Thanksgiving Instead of turkey we had grilled Lamb Lollipops with a traditional Green Bean Casserole, Mom’s Stuffing, Creamed Onions, and Macaroni and Cheese for the kids The boys devoured the lamb chops, they were so good! No one in my family likes pumpkin pie … Continue reading

Holidays, Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! I am go grateful you are here! I want to share a quote about gratitude that I hope you will enjoy~ “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life It turns what we have into enough, and more Gratitude turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order Gratitude turns confusion to clarity It can turn a … Continue reading

Throwback Thursday, Fall Harvest Salad with Cinnamon Shallot Vinaigrette

This wonderful salad has a little bit of everything Sweet, savory, crunchy, tangy, plus healthy greens! Topped with an easy to make Cinnamon Shallot vinaigrette Mix the vinaigrette ingredients together in a jar Add the diced shallots and it’s done! Now all you have to do is place your greens in a bowl Place the … Continue reading

Home Decor and a Tablescape Hop

I don’t usually post on Saturdays but yesterday was an exception as I joined my friend Katherine for Autumn on a Tray Blog Tour so many beautiful Fall styled trays! click here for the links in case you missed it I styled my tray 5 different ways I will be part of a Thanksgiving Tablescape … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Holiday Cranberry Shortbread

This buttery shortbread cookie recipe is flavor packed with cranberries and pistachio nuts, and perfect for holiday nibbling or a gift from your kitchen The shortbread is easy to make, the dough can be prepared ahead and kept in the refrigerator for several days and sliced and baked when needed The dough can even be … Continue reading