For years, I only wanted my Thanksgiving potatoes in the form of this casserole with cider, orange and pecans. Then I decided to try something different with sliced candied sweet potatoes, and for the next few years I couldn’t imagine anything else. Of course, a restaurant meal intrigued me with the idea of a savory country ham and gruyere version, so that … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Soufflé Casserole
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Spice Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
A sheet cake feeds a crowd which makes it perfect for holiday entertaining. And that wide expanse of frosting leaves a lot of room for creative decorating. Go to town with sprinkles and edible glitter or piped decorations. Or leave it rustically plain and uncomplicated. Here a present an autumn-perfect version, redolent with warming spices and a rich frosting, nutty with brown … [Read more...] about Spice Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Cannoli Cake
Recipe ideas come from everywhere. The flavor combination from a restaurant dish gets me thinking or an idea on social media inspires me. The seasons, obviously, and holidays. What I stumble across at a farmers market or grocery store. And sometimes just out of the clear blue. Such is the case with this cake. I really don’t know where the idea came from – maybe I was trying to … [Read more...] about Cannoli Cake
One Pot Italian Sausage Tortellini Bake
I love a good one pot pasta. All the delicious flavors of a homey Italian meal without a slew of dirty dishes, steamy boiling water, colanders etc. And man does this one fit the bill. Hearty Italian sausage in a tomato sauce tinged with red wine and herbs with tender cheese tortellini nestled under a blanket of melty cheese. It’s a perfect autumn meal for the family or friends, … [Read more...] about One Pot Italian Sausage Tortellini Bake
Chilled Tomato Garlic Soup
The best of the summer produce is beginning to fade, but there are still tomatoes hanging around. And of course, fall may be visible over the horizon, but it is still hot. So a nice chilled soup is a perfect way to survive these blazing days. Gazpacho is the most known cold tomato soup, or my personal favorite salmorejo, but those are both made with peak of season raw … [Read more...] about Chilled Tomato Garlic Soup
