Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken Soup
This slow cooker fiesta chicken soup is bold, comforting, and packed with Tex-Mex flavor—an easy, protein-rich meal for busy nights.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Meatballs
If all the classic, herby, savory flavors of Thanksgiving came together into one satisfying main dish, these turkey meatballs would be it! They’re WAY easier to master than baking a turkey, making them perfect for small holiday gatherings and year-roun…
Stuffed Mushrooms
This stuffed mushrooms recipe is one of my favorite party appetizers, especially for the holidays. Instead of making a typical cream cheese filling, I stuff the tender mushroom caps with a crispy, garlicky breadcrumb mixture. Sun-dried tomatoes and Par…
pumpkin basque cheesecake
It’s been 17 months since I first questioned whether anyone even needed another recipe for a basque cheesecake — the burnished, custardy and uncluttered kind that hails from San Sebastián, Spain — and concluded that in fact, …
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey (Lighter + Cozy)
This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is a lighter, cozier twist on the classic—made with lean ground turkey and topped with creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potatoes This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie, inspired from my classic Sh…
Apple Cider Mocktail
This sparkling apple cider mocktail combines fresh apple cider, ginger beer, and mint with a cinnamon sugar rim for a…
Baked Feta with Honey and Pistachios
Baked Feta: My Favorite Easy Appetizer If you know me, you know I’m always looking for simple appetizers that feel special without requiring a lot of fuss. This Baked Feta with Honey and Pistachios is a favorite. It’s warm, creamy, salty, s…
50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Can we agree that Thanksgiving side dishes are the best part of the holiday meal? No offense to roast turkey and pumpkin pie, but the stuffing, mashed potatoes, and other sides are what I look forward to most. I’m sharing 50 of my favorite Thanksgiving…
Pumpkin Waffles
These healthy, gluten-free pumpkin waffles, made with oat flour, cottage cheese, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin spice, are the best fall breakfast! Pumpkin Waffles There’s something undeniably comforting about cozy, pumpkin recipes during the fall season….
Mulled Wine
This classic mulled wine recipe fills your home with the scent of toasted spices: the perfect cozy holiday drink! In…
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
This Roasted Butternut Squash Salad Is a Fall Favorite in Our House I knew this Roasted Butternut Squash Salad was something special the moment I tossed it together, the fall flavors are absolute perfection. Sweet roasted squash, peppery greens, chewy …
Cozy Butternut Squash Cheddar Beer Soup You Can Make in the Slow Cooker or on the Stove
A cozy butternut squash cheddar soup made with sharp cheese and a can of beer for rich, pub-style flavor. Easy to make in the slow cooker or on the stovetop, this comforting soup is perfect as a starter or served with a sandwich or salad. Butternut Squ…
Stuffed Butternut Squash
Hearty Stuffed Butternut Squash for fall! This side or main dish stuffs roasted butternut squash with a delicious tempeh sausage, wild rice, and mushroom filling. Bring it to Thanksgiving or make it for dinner! Looking for more cozy vegan butternut squash recipes? You’ll love my Butternut Squash Lasagna, this Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup,…
15 Best Thanksgiving Cocktails
I love adding a few Thanksgiving cocktails to my holiday menu each year. Sometimes, I stick with the classics, serving up warming mulled wine or dry martinis. Other years, I lean into the season, making signature Thanksgiving drinks that are packed wit…
Green Bean Slaw
A nut-studded, slaw-like green bean salad made from cabbage, arugula, pecorino cheese, croutons and a couple wildcard ingredients.
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Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad With Goat Cheese
Festive enough for a holiday but simple enough for a light weeknight meal, this Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad pairs tender baked beets with creamy goat cheese, bright citrus and pistachios, all atop a bed of peppery arugula. It’s a show-stopper! Roaste…
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
This creamy vegan pumpkin pie recipe rivals any traditional version with its silky texture and warm spices. It is easy…
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
These horseradish mashed potatoes are creamy with a kick! They’re the ultimate zesty side dish for steak, prime rib, or…
Thanksgiving Roasted Vegetables
These roasted vegetables for Thanksgiving are a cozy side dish for the holiday! Here’s a basic recipe that will make…
Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole is always on my family’s Thanksgiving menu. We, like many folks, made the classic version with Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup, french fried onions, and canned green beans for years…until I set myself the task o…
Green Beans with Pecan Cranberry Feta Crumble
A Holiday Favorite: Green Beans with Pecan Cranberry Feta Crumble Green beans are a staple vegetable in our house, especially around the holidays, and this recipe takes them to a whole new level! Instead of a heavy green bean casserole, you get bright,…
20 Best Thanksgiving Desserts
Have you chosen your Thanksgiving desserts yet? I’m still deciding. I might go the classic pie route, or I might go pie-free, creating a Thanksgiving dessert table with fall crisps, festive cakes, or even a show-stopping pumpkin tiramisu. In case…
The Ultimate Matcha Smoothie (So Good, I Can’t Stop Making It!)
This antioxidant-packed matcha smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and naturally sweet. A healthy, energizing recipe you’ll want to make every day.
Carrot and Ginger Soup
Silky smooth Carrot and Ginger Soup made with roasted veggies and a pop of zesty ginger! It’s creamy, a little spicy, and even better with toppings. Slow cooker instructions included. For more cozy vegan fall and winter soups, check out my Roasted Vegetable Soup, my Vegan Butternut Squash Soup, and my Vegan Pumpkin Soup. I’m…
My Easy Go-To Dry Brine Turkey for Perfectly Crispy Skin
Dry brine turkey for the juiciest, most flavorful bird with golden, crispy skin. An easy, no-mess method I make every Thanksgiving. Herb and Salt-Rubbed Dry Brine Turkey Looking for a foolproof way to roast a moist, flavorful turkey without the mess of…