Recipes for Real Life
These Italian Orange Fig Cookies hold a special place in my recipe collection. Inspired by my stepmom’s holiday baking traditions, this gluten-free cookie quickly became a favorite among family and friends. Whether celebrating the season or preparing for a holiday cookie exchange, these cookies will surely delight. The dried figs and orange zest combination makes …
I have been making Peanut Butter Blossoms for as long as I can remember. These were one of the first cookies I ever made. Since I regularly made them growing up so it’s no surprise that they are the first cookie to come to mind for a holiday cookie exchange or any other occasion that …
I have been making this Sweet Potato Casserole recipe again and again for over 10 years. That also means I have experimented with it quite a bit. From which types of sweet potatoes are easiest and most convenient to doubling the topping ingredients for some extra yummy crunch and learning that doesn’t quite translate as …
I was lucky enough, I suppose, to document my first experience with pesto. It was on a homemade sandwich—the Grilled Pesto Chicken Panini. And I loved it. As the post shares, I couldn’t wait to use it again. As it turns out, I didn’t use or write about it again. Until now. I was re-introduced …
Hands-on Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Serves 1 2 slices sourdough bread 2 oz thinly sliced roasted turkey 2 oz Brie, sliced ¼ c arugula Cranberry-Nut Relish 2 Tbsp cranberry or some other fruit chutney 2 Tbsp chopped toasted pecans Combine ingredients for the Cranberry-Nut Relish and assemble all ingredients on the sourdough bread. …