I found a better way to top my sweet potato casserole – bourbon glazed pecans! Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potato Topping Found here Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until foaming. Add pecans, bourbon, cayenne and the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and […]

This loaf delivers major wow factor, both in looks and taste, and couldn’t be easier to make thanks to an easy helper to start things off. Mini Roll Loaf Found here Place 6 Rhodes dinner rolls in a sprayed 6 x 3 x 2 1/4 inch mini loaf pan. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and […]

This recipe is super-easy and delicious. Winner all around! Christmas Jam Pulse strawberries and cranberries with a hand blender until chunky. Place crushed fruit in large saucepan. Stir in vanilla, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice. (Optional: Add butter to the top of the jam. This will help minimize formation of foam.) Bring mixture to […]

Inspired by Trader Joes, easy to modify with what you have available at home. Potsticker Stir Fry Inspired here Heat olive oil in skillet. Once warm, add frozen potstickers to skillet, allow to cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and steam for 2 minutes, then remove from skillet. […]

I saw a photo of the most amazing breakfast on Instagram and knew I had to make it at home. Pomegranate Avocado Toast Cook your egg in your favorite style (I like poached or over medium) and place on avocado toast. Top with fresh pomegranate arils.

This is an easy seasonal switch up to standard yeasted waffles. Pumpkin Waffles Found here Combine warm milk with sugar and yeast, let sit for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, melted butter, vanilla and eggs together. Add to milk mixture and whisk to combine. Add remaining ingredients and combine thoroughly. Cover with […]

This was sooo good! We love salmon and I love easy meals for busy nights. Smoked Salmon Linguine Recipe here 1 pkg refrigerated linguine 1 tub Trader Joe’s smoked salmon dip 2 T capers Fresh spinach or greens (optional) Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water; […]

I don’t care if the cast of Friends ate this every day or not, but I do like this salad for prep cooking. Chickpea Mint Salad Found here 1 c quinoa, uncooked 1/2 c red onion, chopped 1/2 c parsley, chopped 1/3 c mint, chopped 1/2 c chickpeas, rinsed 1/3 c pistachios, unshelled 1/2 c […]

Excellent vegetarian meal to make and freeze for later. Soffritto Beans Found here 1.5 T olive oil 1.5 T TJ’s Italian style soffritto seasoning blend 2 handfuls kale or leafy greens, chopped 1 can diced tomatoes 2 cans great northern beans, drained 1-2 T lemon juice Shredded mozzarella cheese In a large skillet over medium […]

Because fall. Apple Cider Pancakes Inspired here Your favorite pancake mix Trader Joe’s spiced apple cider Pumpkin pie spice Replace the water in the pancake recipe with apple cider. Add in pumpkin pie spice to taste. Cook per instructions.