What do you put in a non-traditional Christmas cake? This recipes calls for chocolate cake batter baked in 3 cake tins. Then add layers of creamy frosting and cranberry preserves and add candied cranberries and rosemary for cake decoration. Unlike traditional fruit cake, this Christmas cake recipe is always a huge hit with everyone in…
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The Best Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These fluffy mashed potatoes are creamy buttery and delicious topped with melted butter and chives. Sour cream and plenty of butter give them their signature creamy texture! I use yukon gold potatoes, but russet potatoes are a great substitute. The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or other special holiday meals! Grab a Potato Masher… Because…
Continue ReadingSecret Ingredient Pumpkin Pie Recipe
We all know homemade pumpkin pie is the king of Thanksgiving desserts! The secret ingredient to making THE best pumpkin pie filling ever is brown butter. Plus, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and a whole can of pumpkin. We never have leftover pumpkin pie when we make this recipe! We Love Homemade Pumpkin Pie I…
Continue ReadingThe Best Mashed Potato Casserole
Mashed potatoes are good… but have you tried mashed potato casserole?! This casserole dish is so easy and the perfect side dish for special holiday meals like Thanksgiving! Russet potatoes make our mashed potato base, then we pour them into a baking dish, top with cheese and bacon, and bake! You can sprinkle with chives…
Continue ReadingThe Best Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
With the holidays right around the corner, my homemade buttermilk biscuits are sure to be in heavy rotation! Golden brown and ultra flaky, these biscuits rise sky high! I love these freshly baked, but they freeze great when stored in an airtight freezer bag! Just cut the dough, freeze until solid, then store in a…
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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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