thanksgiving

Dark Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

November 17, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 3 Comments

Dark Chocolate Bourbon Pecan pie. Say it again, hmm? Dark.Chocolate. Bourbon. Pecan. Pie.

I do wanna talk about that, but I just went to this really wonderful wedding and let me take a sec to touch on that really fast. My brother got married and I now have the absolute coolest sister-in-law a girl could ask for. I will say that I’ve decided I never want to get married because I just can’t top that. That was the most fun I’ve ever had in one weekend and I will die happy now. I’ll want to throw some wedding pictures up here eventually, but if you are friends with me on Facebook, you’ve already seen a thousand pictures of me (and one or two of the bride and groom), and you’re ready for me to get to the food part of this blog post.

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5-Minute Smoky Pumpkin Hummus

November 10, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 6 Comments

You could make plain hummus in five minutes, but will it look this good? My recipe for 5-Minute Smoky Pumpkin Hummus looks bomb and it’s also got that savory and spicy and sweet thing goin’ on. Plus, it’s gluten free, sugar free, and vegan.

My recipe for 5-Minute Smoky Pumpkin Hummus looks bomb and it's also got that savory and spicy and sweet thing goin' on. #glutenfree #sugarfree and #vegan | theeverykitchen.com

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Bacon Mushroom Cauliflower Risotto

November 5, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 2 Comments

If my last post was about the best thing I’ve ever made, then this post is about the second best thing I’ve ever made. You’re getting back to back winners and if both of these dishes aren’t on your table sometime in the next month (…Thanksgiving, possibly?), you are m.i.s.s.i.n.g. o.u.t.

Before the food, I’m going to share an embarrassing story because I know that’s what keeps you friends coming back:

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Turkey Sausage and Kale Bread Pudding

November 2, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 4 Comments

This is not stuffing. This is better than stuffing. In fact, Turkey Sausage and Kale Bread Pudding is the best thing I’ve ever made. This recipe is a wonderful addition to any fall feast and can easily be made vegetarian.

Turkey Sausage and Kale Bread Pudding is the best thing I've ever made. This recipe is a wonderful addition to any fall feast and can easily be made vegetarian. #sugarfree #thanksgivingi #fallrecipes | theeverykitchen.com

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Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

October 26, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 7 Comments

This post was originally published on August 24, 2014, but since I didn’t know what the heck I was doing with a camera, I’m republishing today with brand new photos.

I took this dip to a tailgate this weekend and it was g.o.n.e. in 60 seconds. Almost. Literally. People loved it. They had no idea that I made it with low fat and nonfat ingredients. And I had several people ask me for the recipe.

If you’re having a fall party — here’s your appetizer / dip / dessert. You’re welcome. 🙂

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Candied and Spiced Pecans

October 22, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com Leave a Comment

+ a pet photo shoot

Happy Thursday! You guys get lucky today because I’m going to chat as little as possible. Instead, I’m going to bombard you with photos — some photos of these snackies!, but lots and lots of photos of my children.

I made this Cranberry Sauce Cream Cheese Dip a few days ago and topped it with simple, 5-minute candied pecans. And that got me thinking. Pecans deserve their own place on the appetizer table and thus, their own blog post. What’s a holiday season without nuts? Why is that? Are nuts seasonal? Or did Christopher Columbus discover them when he came to America? (Kidding…!) But really, there must be a reason and I’m going to do some research and figure it all out… on another night.

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Carrot Pumpkin Bread with Cider Glaze

October 12, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 6 Comments

Carrot Pumpkin Bread with Cider Glaze will make you dream of sitting on the porch with leaves falling all around and a cup of hot cider in your hand. And is there anything that sounds better than that?

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Autumn Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Spinach

October 8, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 4 Comments

I’m not gonna sugar-coat it. Lasagna is hard people. This is not your one-meal, 30-minute dinner dish. But if you’re okay with that, this dish is certainly worth the effort.

If you’re like me, sometimes you’re in the mood to get a lot of dishes dirty. Sometimes we want a challenge! Sometimes we need that cathartic kitchen time during which we are so consumed by the recipe that we don’t have time to think, eat, or breath anything else. If you’re in the mood for that kind of cooking session, this dish is certainly worth the effort.

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