Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I want to share this recipe for Traditional Bread Stuffing in case you’re in need of one. I’ve published a few less traditional stuffing recipes in the past, but sometimes you really just need a classic one. This is the one my children love the most and I think any beginning cook can make. In fact, if this is one of your first Thanksgivings and you’re just getting use to cooking for it you’ll love this recipe.  The whole thing start

As a mom of four I’m well aware of the importance of having just as many recipes for the kids as the adults at any holiday. These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are one of those recipes that all ages enjoy. Since my kids are capable in the kitchen these days, I often hand this recipe off to make from scratch. However, it can be really fun to make them when you’re looking for a baking project to complete together.  I love making recipes like this because they also travel well. If you’r

I like to mix classic recipes with more modern dishes at my holiday tables. Creamy Scalloped Potatoes are one example of this. It’s a classic recipe I’ve been eating since I was a child and remains popular at holidays to this day. The premise is so simple. A creamy cheese sauce is layered with thinly sliced potatoes and popped in the oven. It’s decadent and delicious in every way.   One of the tips I like to give people when making this is to make sure the potato slices and b

There’s pumpkin cheesecake and there are pumpkin muffins, and then there are Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins. This delicious dessert is exactly what you imagine them to be. They are individual pumpkin cheesecakes served in muffin cups and eaten like a cupcake. I honestly don’t know of any more popular dessert with the younger set of kids in my household.  To make these gems you start with a traditional pumpkin cheesecake batter. This is very easy to make. My only tip to you is tha

Sweet potatoes are so delicious, but I find I become limited in what I make with them sometimes. Most of the time I have them in my kitchen I make bake sweet potato fries or mashed sweet potatoes or sweet potato casserole. They are all excellent, but it can get a little repetitive. This is why I started making Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta. They are delicious baked sweet potato sounds with a drizzle of sweet honey and topped with savory feta.  I bake these in

Today I'm sharing recipes for three fall cocktails that are perfect for your next gathering. You'll absolutely love these for the season. You'll notice they're somewhat familiar as I designed the recipes by giving fresh twists to old favorites. These are perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas, or anytime you want to infuse cocktail hour with a little fall flavor. Pumpkin Margarita   Serves 1  Ingredients:  2 ounces silver or reposado tequila  1 ounce Cointreau  1 ounce fresh

I love this Greek Potato with Celery and Tomato Paste because it takes me back to my childhood. This bears all the marks of a traditional Mediterranean vegetable dish. The ingredients are readily available in many backyard gardens, and it’s made on the stovetop with water or broth. My mother-in-law remembers eating this dish for dinner with fresh feta on top when she was growing up! I like to serve it as a hearty side dish with protein and a green salad alongside.   I don’t h

I had so much fun making this Brownie Espresso Dessert Martini for you. Making desserts I know everyone will love always puts me in a good mood! I started this recipe by making brownies from scratch. As I said in the episode, you can definitely use a boxed mix if you want. However, if you have the time, I promise you’ll love the homemade brownie recipe. When they’re still warm from the oven pour the Kahlúa on top so it soaks in thoroughly and evenly.  Once the brownies are re

I’ve made Pastitsio before for this show. It’s probably one of the most popular Greek dishes in the world and we eat it frequently, so I made it fairly early on in filming . I still direct people to the recipe on my website a lot because they want to know how to make it! For today’s episode I did a little riff on the classic recipe and made Pastitsio Croquettes. They’re made with the traditional method but breaded and fried into delicious balls that are fun for everyone.  The