I’ve always enjoyed apple pie, but it wasn’t until I made this fully-from-scratch caramel apple pie that I really started loving this American dessert. Whoever thought to add homemade caramel sauce to apple pie was an absolute genius! 😍 Fortunately, this caramel apple pie is so simple to make, even beginning bakers can do it!… Read More Caramel Apple Pie from Scratch
Are you wanting to try butternut squash but are a bit hesitant? Don’t let this popular fall vegetable intimidate you. Roasted butternut squash is sweet and nutty in flavor, and is surprisingly versatile. It can be cubed, cut in half, sliced, hasselbacked, and puréed. Use it as a side dish, in soups, salads, hummus, risotto,… Read More How to Roast Butternut Squash
This post was originally published on September 27, 2017. Looking for a healthier way to serve green beans for Thanksgiving? Forget the traditional green bean casserole and serve green beans with crumbled bacon, toasted walnuts, sauteed mushrooms, shallots, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Keep reading to find out how to make these healthy green… Read More Healthy Green Beans with Bacon and Mushrooms
Cranberry apple cider mocktail is a simple recipe that’s perfect for holiday entertaining, or just celebrating the weekend. With this recipe, you can make this stunning, low-calorie drink for one person (yay me!) or you can be generous and make it for a crowd. Did someone say party? 🥂 What are the benefits of drinking… Read More Cranberry Apple Cider Mocktail
This post was originally published on September 29, 2017. Cheesy corn casserole is a vegetable dish that is always popular with a crowd because it appeals to people who love corn. For this version, I added diced pimentos and green onions for color. I only added one cup of grated extra sharp cheddar cheese to… Read More Cheesy Corn Casserole
This post was originally published on October 3, 2017. Pumpkin pie spice is the famous flavor in many of autumn treats, most notably the pumpkin spice latte. But what if you’re making pumpkin pie, and realize you have no pumpkin pie spice in your pantry? Don’t worry–it takes just 4 ingredients to make your own!… Read More How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
This recipe was originally published on August 15, 2017. Homemade cranberry sauce is one Thanksgiving recipe that you will want to make year round. It’s sweet, tart, and citrusy–the perfect accompaniment to a roasted turkey. All three of my girls love cranberry sauce, especially Busy Baker, so we always make extra. What is leftover cranberry… Read More Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Craving roasted sweet potatoes? Why not change things up and throw them in a salad. Trust me, this roasted sweet potato, wild rice, and apple salad isn’t an ordinary salad. It’s special enough for company and Thanksgiving Day. What ingredients are in roasted sweet potato, wild rice, and apple salad? roasted sweet potatoes wild rice… Read More Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Apple Salad
