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Classic Bread Stuffing

November 4, 2019

Classic bread stuffing is as synonymous with Thanksgiving as turkey. Cubes of dried bread mixed with celery, onions and sage are baked in the oven until golden brown. It is my favorite Thanksgiving side dish, along with the easiest 5 ingredient corn casserole that everyone loves. bread stuffing in white casserole dish with sage leaves

As we are all gearing up for this holiday, the only one that is all about food, I am planning our Thanksgiving menu. 

Butternut squash arugula salad, turkey, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, melting potatoes with garlic and herbs, gravy, pumpkin pie and cranberry upside down cake. 

I may even make a few pumpkin rum balls for after dinner. Can you really ask for anything else? Carbs with a side of carbs. (it’s one day, indulge!)

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Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: bread, celery, classic bread stuffing, cooking, dinner, dinner ideas, easy recipe, fall, Food, holidays, how to, onion, recipes, sage, side dish, stuffing, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving sides

Butternut Squash Risotto

October 15, 2019

Risotto is one of those foods that demands a long, leisurely approach. It is a labor of love and shouldn’t be rushed. Butternut squash risotto is version of this dish that I come back to again and again. This fall vegetable, featured in my butternut squash arugula salad is one of our favorites.

Roasting the squash brings out it’s natural sweetness, making it even more delicious.

The whole key to risotto is the slow process allowing the creaminess of the rice to come out and that can only be achieved by taking your time. The frequent stirring and actively watching the pot can be a welcome change of pace from the frenzied dinner preparation most of us normally experience.

two bowls of butternut squash risotto with gold forks

This is comfort food on every conceivable level. On days when you need a bit of a mental break, I wholeheartedly recommend making risotto. A bit of stirring while you lovingly watch the pot of rice in front of you transform into something creamy and ethereal may be just what you need.

Some people may feel intimidated by making risotto. Don’t be – it really isn’t more than pouring in a bit of stock and stirring for the better part of the cooking.

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Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: butternut squash, butternut squash risotto, cheese, cooking, dinner, dinner ideas, easy recipe, fall, Food, gluten free, holidays, how to, recipes, rice, risotto, sage, squash, vegetables, vegetarian, weeknight cooking, weeknight dinner, wine

How to Make Sage Onion Rolls

November 15, 2018

Sage onion rolls are perfect for your holiday table.  They are filled with a savory red onion mixture and adorned with fresh sage leaves, making them as pretty as they are tasty.

sage onion rolls on platter

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