A spiced brown sugar cheesecake pairs with cooked apples and salted caramel sauce for a decadent holiday dessert. This caramel apple cheesecake will have everyone asking for the recipe! I’m kind of known as the Cheesecake Queen by my family and friends. My cheesecake recipes are some of my favorite things to make, after all! …
A spiced brown sugar cheesecake pairs with cooked apples and salted caramel sauce for a decadent holiday dessert. This caramel apple cheesecake will have everyone asking for the recipe!
I’m kind of known as the Cheesecake Queen by my family and friends. My cheesecake recipes are some of my favorite things to make, after all!
Looking for the best Christmas cookie recipes to make this year? Explore everything from drop cookies to cut-outs to chocolate favorites and everything in between. The moment Thanksgiving is over, I immediately shift into cookie mode. After all, is there anything more comforting than a batch of fresh Christmas cookies? While some families have their …
Looking for the best Christmas cookie recipes to make this year? Explore everything from drop cookies to cut-outs to chocolate favorites and everything in between.
The moment Thanksgiving is over, I immediately shift into cookie mode. After all, is there anything more comforting than a batch of fresh Christmas cookies?
While some families have their go-to Christmas cookie recipes that they have to make every year, other families love to change it up. I fall somewhere in the middle: I have a few must-makes but also love trying a few new recipes each holiday season.
If you're on the hunt for something new to try, you've landed in the perfect spot. I've curated a collection of over 135 of the best Christmas cookie recipes that cater to all tastes and preferences. From delightful no-bake treats to intricately shaped cut-out cookies, and even scrumptious bar cookies, this list has something to satisfy every sweet tooth. Explore the joy of baking and make your holiday season even sweeter with these amazing recipes. And for those who prefer the convenience of enjoying homemade delights without the fuss, consider exploring the world of online delivery cookies for a hassle-free treat!
Whether you try one or many of these recipes, I hope you enjoy baking them as much as you do sharing them with your loved ones.
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Hosting a holiday dinner can be stressful – but it doesn’t to be! From appetizers and sides to turkey and dessert, this Thanksgiving Menu with Make Ahead Options takes the stress out of what to make and when to make it. The Perfect Thanksgi…
Hosting a holiday dinner can be stressful – but it doesn’t to be! From appetizers and sides to turkey and dessert, this Thanksgiving Menu with Make Ahead Options takes the stress out of what to make and when to make it. The Perfect Thanksgiving Menu It’s probably no surprise that I love Thanksgiving. It’s one […]
A classic pumpkin pie recipe with a couple wildcards to make it extra special. The creamy pumpkin custard is made with with a fragrant five spice blend and baked in a flaky, walnut-lined homemade flaky pie crust.
This is my go-to pumpkin pie. It has evolved little by little over years and I’m here to tell you it is in a good place. The creamy pumpkin custard is accented with a beautiful homemade five spice blend and baked in a super flaky, all-butter pie crust. There are a couple other special winks, secrets, and details I’ll share below along with a roadmap to a great pie.
The Details That Make this Pumpkin Pie Special
This pie has many of the hallmarks of a traditional pumpkin pie (flaky pie crust, warming spices, pumpkin custard), along with the following little tweaks to make the pie extra special.
Coconut Milk: While many traditional pumpkin pie recipes use cream, half-and-half, or canned evaporated milk, I like to use full-fat coconut milk. Pumpkin and coconut milk are made for each other. Along with the spice blend, so rich and good.
Toasted Nut Layer: For this pie, a simple slather of pureed walnut or hazelnuts is spread across the pie crust before filling and baking. In addition to adding another layer of flavor, it also helps to keep the crust from getting soggy. It’s optional but I rarely bake this pie without it.
Citrus-flecked Pie Crust: Incorporate the zest of an orange into your pie dough here. The orange along with the pumpkin, blend of five spices, and coconut milk is really nice.
If you want a more traditional pumpkin pie, swap in heavy cream for the coconut milk. Skip the smear of hazelnuts, and keep your pie crust straight.
How To Make a Homemade Pumpkin Pie: Step By Step
Here are the broad strokes it takes to bake a proper pumpkin pie.
Roll out pie dough.
Freeze pie crust for 20 minutes.
Pre-bake pie crust.
Make pumpkin pie filling.
Assemble pie.
Bake pie and cool.
What temperature do you bake pumpkin pie? And how to avoid cracks.
You see people baking pumpkin pies any where from 325°F to 425°F. I’m a fan of the low end of that spectrum. Baking pumpkin pie at a relatively low temperature, 325°F is one factor that can help avoid dreaded cracking later on.
By baking the pie low and slow, you end up with a silky, creamy pumpkin custard (see above). Another tip, allow your pie to cool slowly. And if you do end up with a crack, a strategic dollop of whipped cream always helps!
Pumpkin Pie: Canned pumpkin versus fresh pumpkin – which is better?
I used to be squarely in the make your own pumpkin puree camp. But honestly, you can make really great pumpkin pie filling using canned pumpkin. If you’re using canned pumpkin be sure it is 100% pure pumpkin with no added spices or sugar. Libby’s brand 100% pure pumpkin is a fan favorite, but I’ve also had a lot of success using Farmer’s Market brand, they have an organic pumpkin puree that works (and tastes) great.
To make your own roasted pumpkin puree start with a 3 pound sugar pie pumpkin, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and a bit of salt. Carefully cut your pumpkin into four wedges, remove seeds and stem, and rub the wedges generously with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and roast in a 400°F oven under very tender, about an hour. Scoop the flesh out of the skins and puree with a hand blender or mash well by hand.
You can also substitute roasted sweet potatoes or other roasted winter squash in place of the pumpkin as a variation. And you can use the filling in tarts, or for individual pies/tarts as well.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
This pie uses a five spice blend. It is a bit more assertive than your typical pumpkin pie spice blend. It’s not shy with the cinnamon, and has a good amount of ginger, cloves, and allspice along with freshly grated nutmeg. A couple tips on this front, if you can get your hands on Vietnamese cinnamon, I love it as part of this blend. It’s a little hotter, edgier and assertive. And once you freshly grate nutmeg (use a microplane) you’ll never go back. If you only grind one spice in this blend yourself, let it be the nutmeg.
Do you really need to pre-bake the crust for pumpkin pie?
Pre-baking the crust for this pie makes enough of a difference to be worth it. I’ve tested baking it both ways, and at a range of temperatures. The pumpkin pies made with pre-baked crusts generally had better structure, especially on the bottom. The timing on the overall pie ends up being better as well. The pumpkin custard sets up just about the same time your crust gets nice and golden. So yes, for this pie, I recommend a pre-baked crust. Have a look at how golden and beautiful the crust turns out below.
Lastly, my tip on the whipped cream front is to avoid over-whipping it. Floppy peaks is what to aim for. Sweeten it to your liking and spike it, if you like, with a little something boozy towards the end of the whipping process.
Well, I’m not sure if I’m more excited about the turkey or the sides this year for Thanksgiving. But who am I kidding…it’s definitely all about the sides!!! There’s just so many wonderful side dishes to choose from on Thanksgiving day. You have classic side dishes like mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, savory stuffing, and cranberry sauce. And there’s easy, stress-free sides like roasted Brussels sprouts and creamed spinach. So to help you make your selection this year, we’re sharing over 25 budget-friendly Thanksgiving Side Dishes! And no matter which ones you choose to add to your dinner menu, there’s definitely something here for everyone to enjoy!
We can’t think of anything that’s better than a big bowl of buttery Mashed Potatoes. These classic mashed potatoes are fluffy, creamy and easy to make in just a few steps.
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole is a comforting, classic recipe that is always welcomed at dinner parties. This homemade version comes together quickly and is a great way to use up leftover rice!
If there’s one side dish that’s always welcomed at holiday gatherings it’s Homemade Mac and Cheese. This classic stovetop macaroni and cheese recipe is made with a classic roux-based cheese sauce that will satisfy all of your cheesy pasta cravings!
I mean who doesn’t love the classic, irresistible Sweet Potato Casserole? It’s the perfect side dish during the holidays and family gatherings, and can be topped with marshmallows or a decadent pecan streusel.
This Corn Pudding recipe is made 100% from scratch (no boxed cornbread mix or canned creamed corn), it’s incredibly easy and it will definitely leave you wanting seconds!
We’re taking stuffing to the next level with this easy Apple Walnut Stuffing recipe. It’s a combination of boxed stuffing mix along with fresh ingredients like apples and chopped walnuts and ready to serve in just 30 minutes!
A simple but spectacular homemade Cranberry Sauce made with fresh cranberries and a little sweet orange juice. It will definitely brighten up your Thanksgiving meal!
Get ready to experience the magic that brown butter and maple syrup makes with these Maple Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes! Brown butter creates a nutty, caramel flavor which matches perfectly with the deep flavors of real maple syrup. A simple dish perfect for your holiday meal.
This Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash is a show-stopping Autumn-inspired dish that is absolutely perfect for your Thanksgiving meal. It’s colorful, flavorful, full of texture, and just as delicious as it is beautiful.
Collard Greens are a classic potluck side dish and are perfect to add to your Thanksgiving menu. This recipe includes smoked ham hock, chicken broth and lots of aromatics and spices!
This gorgeous Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad will steal the show at your family gathering this year! It’s a beautiful combination of roasted Brussels Sprouts, sweet potatoes, pecans, goat cheese, and a tangy-sweet maple Dijon dressing!
You can’t go wrong when you have an easy Creamed Spinach recipe in your back pocket. This version is simple, rich, and creamy without being overly heavy.
Potatoes Au Gratin – a truly classic comfort food dish made with thinly sliced potatoes in a rich and creamy sauce. Did I mention that I’m slightly addicted to this dish? It’s just SO good!
This Easy Homemade Cornbread is deliciously sweet, moist and it only uses a few pantry staple ingredients. It always makes the perfect side to go with collard greens or any type of slow cooked beans to help soak up all of that good flavor on your plate.
This easy and delicious potato and green bean skillet is the perfect weeknight meal made with simple ingredients like potatoes, green beans, onions, and bacon.
Take some of the stress away and make this simple and delicious Roasted Delicata Squash for Thanksgiving this year. A little bit of olive oil and a simple seasoning mix is all you need.
You’ll definitely impress your guests this year with these Twice Baked Potatoes. These deconstructed loaded baked potatoes are mixed perfectly with all your favorite toppings, then re-stuffed into crispy potato skins. Perfect for individual servings too!
These sweet and savory caramelized Balsamic Roasted Vegetables are versatile (use any vegetables) and make a simple yet stunning Thanksgiving side dish!
I’m pretty sure this Baked Mac and Cheese will be in high demand on Thanksgiving Day. It’s a staple potluck side dish and if you want more of that cheesy goodness with a crunchy flavorful topping, then baked mac and cheese is the way to go!
Get ready to take your cornbread skills to the next level with this rich and thick Sweet Potato Cornbread! It’s slightly sweet but also has a good amount of warm, aromatic spices to keep it from being too dessert-like.
Corn pudding is a staple at southern Thanksgiving tables, but honestly, it’s a great side dish any time of year! This rich corn casserole is made with sweet corn, cornmeal, eggs, cream, and cheddar, and then baked to perfection. And even though our corn pudding recipe is made 100% from scratch (no boxed cornbread mix or canned creamed corn), it’s still incredibly easy and it will definitely leave you wanting seconds. ;)
What is Corn Pudding?
Corn pudding is essentially a corn casserole made with sweet corn, cornmeal, and cheddar cheese baked into a custard made with eggs, cream (or half and half), sour cream, and seasoning. The texture is a bit like stuffing or dressing, in that it is soft, moist, and scoopable. While the ingredients may look similar to cornbread, corn pudding is far more rich and moist.
Ingredients for Corn Pudding
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this corn pudding recipe:
Corn: We used frozen sweet corn for convenience, but if you happen to have an abundance of inexpensive fresh corn, you can boil it or roast it, slice it off the cob, and then add it to the casserole.
Half and Half: This creamy mixture is the base for the custard. If you don’t have half and half you can use a 50/50 mix of whole milk and heavy cream, or just whole milk, although that won’t be quite as rich as the half and half.
Eggs: Eggs combine with the half and half to create the rich custard. They firm up when baked, giving the pudding its scoopable texture.
Cornmeal: Cornmeal gives body and structure to the pudding, so it’s not just a milk custard, but half-way between a custard and a cornbread in texture. Use yellow cornmeal for the best color.
Sour Cream: Sour cream adds moisture, richness, and even more flavor to the corn pudding.
Cheddar Cheese: Cheese gives the pudding depth of flavor and makes it extra rich!
Sugar: A little bit of sweetness contrasts the savory pudding in all the right ways!
Seasoning: The pudding is seasoned simply with a little salt, pepper, and a dash of cayenne pepper for sparkle. It’s not enough cayenne to make it spicy, just to give the pudding some personality!
What to Serve with Corn Pudding
Corn pudding is a classic side dish served on Thanksgiving, but it’s also great the rest of the year paired with dishes like Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, or BBQ chicken. It’s a classic American comfort food that goes with any stick-to-your-ribs meal!
How to Store Leftovers
Leftover corn pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days (if you don’t eat it all first!). Or, once chilled in the refrigerator, you can divide it into single-serving portions and freeze for up to three months. Allow frozen corn pudding to thaw completely in the refrigerator first before reheating in the microwave. Just be careful not to overhead the corn pudding as it can cause it to get a little watery.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place 2 cups of the thawed sweet corn in a blender with the half and half, then blend until mostly smooth.
Add the blended corn to a large bowl with the remaining 2 cups of corn, the eggs, cornmeal, sour cream, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until evenly combined.
Fold 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the pudding mixture.
Pour the pudding into a greased 2 quart casserole dish, then top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar.
Bake the pudding for 50 minutes, or until the outer edges are golden and the center jiggles just a little when you shake the dish. Let the corn pudding cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Add 2 cups of thawed frozen corn to a blender with 1 cup half and half. Blend the mixture until mostly smooth. Reserve the remaining 2 cups of thawed corn for the next step.
Add the blended corn and half and half to a large bowl with the remaining 2 cups of corn, 3 large eggs, ½ cup yellow cornmeal, ¼ cup sugar, ½ cup sour cream, 2 tsp salt, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until evenly combined.
Fold 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into the corn pudding batter.
Pour the corn pudding mixture into a greased 2 quart casserole dish, then top with another 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake the corn pudding in the preheated 350ºF oven for 50 minutes or until the outer edges are golden and the center only slightly jiggles when you shake the casserole dish. Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, then serve.
Are you in need of a show-stopping vegan main dish? Don’t miss this Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie! This hearty, earthy entree is perfect for a fall feast, combining flavorful veggies and lentils with a creamy sweet potato topping. It’s easy enough to mak…
Are you in need of a show-stopping vegan main dish? Don't miss this Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie! This hearty, earthy entree is perfect for a fall feast, combining flavorful veggies and lentils with a creamy sweet potato topping. It's easy enough to make for a weekday dinner but fancy enough to impress a crowd! My...
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This simple Glazed Carrots recipe is a delightful addition to any meal, tender and succulent with just the right balance of sweet and tangy. Special enough for the holiday table and easy enough for weeknight dinners. Vegan-adaptable.
This simple Glazed Carrots recipe is a delightful addition to any meal, tender and succulent with just the right balance of sweet and tangy. Special enough for the holiday table and easy enough for weeknight dinners. Vegan-adaptable.
Well friends, the holiday season is upon us. And if you’re in the process of planning your Thanksgiving dinner menu, don’t forget to make some room for a fresh and colorful Thanksgiving Salad! Yes, I’m sure you’ll have lots of traditional sides like mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and green bean casserole. But it never hurts to balance things out a bit with a simple, flavorful, salad for Thanksgiving. From easy broccoli salads, roasted vegetable salads, and delicious autumn salads with apples, we’ve got several Thanksgiving salads that we’re sure your guests will love!
This delicious Butternut Squash Salad is the perfect salad to add to your Thanksgiving table! It features roasted butternut squash, a simple mix of toppings and a homemade maple Dijon vinaigrette dressing. It’s colorful, easy to make, and the perfect mix of sweet, savory, nutty, and creamy flavors!
Broccoli Salads are always a great, fresh, side dish to add to Thanksgiving dinners. This Honey Mustard Broccoli Salad only takes minutes to make, is packed with flavor, and it holds up well in the refrigerator!
Take advantage of lots of fall flavors with this Autumn Kale and Sweet Potato Salad! It has incredible flavor and texture combinations including fresh apple and kale, roasted sweet potatoes, and a maple tahini dressing. So good!
A simple an inexpensive side dish, this Roasted Carrot and Feta Salad combines sweet roasted carrots with salty feta and fresh parsley for a simple salad.
Turn those roasted carrots into a salad this Thanksgiving with this Roasted Carrot and Feta Salad. A really simple side dish that only requires six ingredients and the oven does most of the work!
This gorgeous Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad will steal the show at your family gathering this year! It’s a beautiful combination of roasted Brussels Sprouts, sweet potatoes, pecans, goat cheese, and a tangy-sweet maple Dijon dressing!
Prepare to be blown away with this insanely delicious Autumn Kale and Apple Salad! It’s made with lots of kale, candied walnuts, and a simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing that everyone will love!
Adding to the list of flavorful apple salads is our crunchy, Apple Dijon Kale Salad. This crisp salad includes fresh apples, walnuts, raisins, and kale.
This quick 20-minute Wilted Spinach Salad is made with bacon, cannellini beans, and a warm vinaigrette that helps slightly wilt the spinach. It’s perfect as a side dish for your Thanksgiving meal.
If you’re looking to save some time this holiday season, look no further. This Autumn-inspired Warm Brussels Sprouts and Pear Salad is simple, light, and only takes 15 minutes to make!
Classic Southern Style Potato Salad is another popular side salad during the holidays and at family gatherings. This potato salad recipe is creamy, tangy, and has just the right amount of crunch.
One of our favorite simple salad recipes is this Classic Three Bean Salad! It has minimal ingredients, a tangy-sweet dressing, and it’s the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.
Trust me, after a big heavy meal your family will appreciate this light and airy Jello Salad. But don’t let the name fool you, this Jello Salad recipe is actually a classic dessert that’s popular during this time of year. It’s simple, sweet, and definitely a crowd favorite. ;)
