Recipes

The combination of sweet and savory is one of the most satisfying flavor profiles out there. I love a good sweet and savory appetizer, and my Cranberry Compote Whipped Feta Dip recipe really has it all. It’s a terrific holiday dip that looks gorgeous on the table. My good friend Bud’s fruit conserve recipe is included too!

These zucchini parmesan squares are just sooo dang good! They look understated, but they might just steal the show.

Flaky, buttery, crispy, delicious. We all love phyllo dough… but unfortunately, it’s not the most forgiving ingredient. If it’s frozen too long, it’ll break, and it dries out super quickly. It’s just sensitive—what can I say? Not to worry! I’ll teach you how to master your phyllo technique in no time.

When I’m looking to make a delicious appetizer, this is one of my go-to recipes. I mean, come on—who doesn’t love cheese? During the holidays, my favorite cheese ball is my pine cone cheese ball made with herbed cream cheese and decorated with whole almonds. Click through for the recipe!

I have two helpful hints for how to flawlessly execute the humble graham cracker crust. This classic pie crust option is so simple to make… almost deceptively simple. It just tastes so dang good! Click through to perfect your technique.

I know I’ve been on a pumpkin kick… I just can’t stop thinking about pumpkins! Ever since I had my Cream Cheese Frosting on Nerina’s Pumpkin Bars last month, I’ve been craving pumpkin cheesecake. So, here’s what I came up with: Mary’s Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Cheesecake recipe!

If you love the smell of something baking when you walk in the door, you’ll love this. This drool-worthy Bundt cake recipe brings together the best of the holiday season: Bright citrus, gorgeous cranberries, festive sugared rosemary springs… I might have to make another one for Christmas.

I love pumpkin—and pumpkin spice! I’ve never made a pumpkin pie-inspired biscotti before… but this year I got inspired. This recipe is the biscotti version of Nerina’s Pumpkin Bars, plus some pecans for added crunch. Yum.

Putting together your own chai spice mix is a real treat. You can make your very own powdered spice blend that’s warm, comforting, and easy to add to all your favorite recipes, from scones and pies to smoothies and lattes. Click through to learn more!

This Chai Spiced Streusel Apple Pie is a fantastic alternative to a plain old apple pie (no offense, apple pie). Chai spices pair perfectly with apples to create a comforting and warming dessert that will have everyone reaching for more. I’ll teach you how to make your own chai spice mix, too!

These pumpkin mousse parfaits are creamy and delicious, and super simple to whip up when you want an easy fall dessert idea. You can make mini parfaits too—they’ll complement all of the treats on your dessert table. I guarantee you this one will be a big hit!

You might be surprised, but wild rice is really not rice at all. It’s an aquatic grass that grows wild in marshy areas mainly in the Midwest.