Eight days every year, Jewish people around the world give thanks that centuries ago, a bit of oil—only a day’s worth!—lasted long enough to keep a sacred lantern lit for a week and some change. In the spirit of this miracle, we light candles and fry f…
During the holiday months, I bake A LOT of cookies. One of my favorite holiday flavor combinations is chocolate and peppermint. I love making Andes Mint Cookies, Peppermint Bark Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies, and Oreo Whit…
The warming, sweet + spicy flavors of a chai latte infused into a creamy, spreadable snack? Yes, please! This homemade chai-spiced nut butter jazzes up any boring breakfast and makes a sweet holiday gift for friends and family.
Just 20 minutes and 9 in…
Shortbread cookies are perfect for the holidays, but they’re so delicious that I make them all throughout the year. They have crisp edges, a buttery flavor, and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. When I want a little treat to enjoy with a coff…
This apple cranberry crisp combines tart fresh berries and sweet apples with a golden, buttery oat topping. It’s the perfect…
Have you ever tried making bread with beer? This beer bread recipe is simple and incredibly flavorful with the addition of parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper and the texture is perfectly tender and buttery. While we love this beer bread with just a generous pat of butter slathered on top, it’s even better when dipped into a big bowl of chili or broccoli cheddar soup! If you’re looking for a quick bread with…
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Have you ever tried making bread with beer? This beer bread recipe is simple and incredibly flavorful with the addition of parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper and the texture is perfectly tender and buttery. While we love this beer bread with just a generous pat of butter slathered on top, it’s even better when dipped into a big bowl of chili or broccoli cheddar soup! If you’re looking for a quick bread with…
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The humble parsnip is one of the most underrated vegetables. It’s cheap, versatile, easy to work with, and PACKED with flavor…but most of us cook it rarely, if at all. I think it’s time parsnips got a lot more love, so I’m shari…
Don’t take away our creamy, hearty Thanksgiving classics. But this new salad is amazing alongside them: It’s a fresh, bright, crunchy green salad with sweet, crisp pear or apple, toasted hazelnuts or pepitas, a simple lemon vinaigrette, and optional ve…
We love a great cauliflower recipe and our Creamy Baked Cauliflower is up there as one of our favorites. We’ve served this dish as both a cozy side dish as well as a hearty main course and its been a hit every single time! One of our favorite things about cauliflower is its versatility. You can turn it into a mash, a crust for pizza, roasted, and in our case today baked up like a…
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Black Friday has come early this year, and everything in the L&OO shop is on sale for a limited time! Here’s your chance to grab That’s My Jam at a discounted price! Since I’m paying for printing for small runs of books, I simply can’t discount the price very much or very often, so this […]
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How do you feel about Brussels sprouts? Do you love them, or hate them? Over the last few years, I feel like they’ve been getting more and more popular, and I couldn’t be happier about it! Brussels sprouts are some of my favorite fall veggi…
This spinach salad recipe is simple, fresh, and delicious. A version of my mom’s favorite salad, it’s filled with crisp apples, dried cranberries, red onion, creamy goat cheese, and toasty candied pecans. A bright apple cider vinaigrette ti…
Candied pecans are a wonderful topping for salads, side dishes, and desserts…but in our house, they rarely make it that far. These sweet, crunchy, cinnamon-spiced nuts are SO tasty that Jack, the kiddo, and I usually polish them off as a snack. I…
Move over pumpkin pie, there’s a new favorite in town: sweet potato pie! Okay, maybe not so new, BUT new to some of us. And we’ve all decided this one might even replace pumpkin pie on our Thanksgiving tables (gasp!). It’s rich, creamy, fluffy, and per…
Maple roasted acorn squash is a mostly sweet, slightly savory side dish that goes perfectly with any cool-weather meal. The maple syrup combined with butter and garlic makes a rich and sweet glaze that caramelizes onto the squash for a truly irresistible treat. You can’t go wrong with this quick and easy side dish for any holiday or family party. We love how it looks on a Thanksgiving table! From Maple Balsamic Roasted Duck to…
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Maple roasted acorn squash is a mostly sweet, slightly savory side dish that goes perfectly with any cool-weather meal. The maple syrup combined with butter and garlic makes a rich and sweet glaze that caramelizes onto the squash for a truly irresistible treat. You can’t go wrong with this quick and easy side dish for any holiday or family party. We love how it looks on a Thanksgiving table! From Maple Balsamic Roasted Duck to…
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This holiday season, we’ve teamed up with our friends at NOLET’S Silver Gin to share some of our favorite products and recipes for hosting—including our go-to cocktails starring NOLET’S Gin, which is crafted with real botanicals and over 330 years of f…
I can’t share a mashed potatoes recipe without mentioning my husband Jack. He LOVES homemade mashed potatoes, specifically ones that are rich, creamy, and flavorful. I’ve made plenty that he’s liked in the past (see these garlic mashe…
What is usually the best part of any meal? The ROLLS! A warm, buttery, soft roll always makes a meal special. It is what most people look forward to at holiday meals, Sunday dinner, or any special celebration. If you are looking for the perfect dinner …
Before this recipe, the MB team was divided when it came to creamed corn. But things have changed. After making this version, it was unanimously decided that creamed corn deserves a spot at every holiday meal (and beyond)!
This rich, creamy, ligh…
I’m making this vegan pumpkin pie recipe for Thanksgiving this year, and I already can’t wait. I’ll never turn down a slice of pumpkin pie—it’s been my favorite Thanksgiving dessert since I was a kid. But this vegan pumpkin pie …
When we think of fall brussels sprout come to mind – specifically this Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad! If you’re not a brussels sprout person we think this salad might change things. It’s loaded with homemade pretzel croutons, crumbled goat cheese, and a warm pancetta-mustard vinaigrette..yum! It’s a well balanced salad with tons of flavors and textures to keep things exciting. We highly recommend this dish for any thanksgiving or holiday table! How to Make Shaved…
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We’ve teamed up with FreshDirect to help with this year’s holiday menus. From grazing boards and hors d’oeuvres to dinner party entrees and show-stopping desserts, FreshDirect has the essentials to keep things stress-free for anyone hosting this season…
