The best apple hand pies have homemade pie crust and a richly spiced brown sugar apple pie filling… plus, they look like mini apples! Brush the top of the pie dough with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a golden brown and flaky crust. Store bought pie dough or even puff pastry will…
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We load our gourmet green bean casserole with bacon, Gruyère, and caramelized onions. Then topped with crispy fried onions, and bake golden brown! No canned cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery) required. This is the holy grail of green bean casseroles, and basically heaven in a baking dish! Gourmet Green Bean Casserole Recipe…
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Ditch the cream of mushroom soup and make this cheesy bacon green casserole instead! You’ll blanch fresh green beans but instead of creamy mushroom sauce, use my cheesy bacon sauce. Crispy fried onions and golden brown bacon on top make this a huge hit on Thanksgiving. Famous Green Bean Casserole Recipe Let’s talk iconic Thanksgiving…
Continue ReadingThe Best Cranberry Crumb Bars
Cranberry pie is great, but have you tried cranberry bars?! These delicious cranberry crumb bars feature a golden brown shortbread crust, custard cranberry filling, and buttery crumb topping. Orange zest and orange juice add the perfect amount of orange flavor, and you can use fresh or frozen cranberries! Cranberry Bars When it comes to holiday…
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If you like pumpkin pie and classic cheesecake, you’ll love this easy pumpkin cheesecake recipe for Thanksgiving dessert! A whole can of pumpkin puree, plus a homemade pumpkin pie spice and vanilla, add so much delicious pumpkin flavor to this pumpkin dessert! Follow my tips for a creamy crack free cheesecake. Goodbye Store Bought Pumpkin…
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If you like pecan pie, you’ll love this pecan pie cheesecake recipe! Pecan crust, brown sugar cheesecake filling, and pecan pie topping (no corn syrup), make it the ultimate holiday dessert! The pecan topping is decadent enough on its own, but don’t let that scare you off from adding whipped cream or ice cream on…
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