Why have mashed potatoes when you can have *smashed potatoes*? We’ve always loved the idea of smashed potatoes (hey, they’re fun to make!). But are they… worthy… of a Thanksgiving or holiday feast? We say an emphatic yes, especially if we’re serving them with the best, high-quality olive oil. For the potatoes, we choose Melissa’s […]
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Chestnut Hummus with Fresh Sage for Fall
Chestnut hummus is the richest, heartiest, most unexpected treat you’ll have at your Thanksgiving or fall feast. Its complex layers of deep, nutty flavors are perfect for these cold autumn nights. Of course it makes a lovely appetizer, but it could also be right at home on the table as a sumptuous side dish. Chestnut […]
Applesauce Spice Cupcakes – An Old-Fashioned Treat
These applesauce spice cupcakes are so easy and tasty. They also date back to a much simpler time, when Halloween and autumn celebrations were low-key affairs. When we were kids, our mom used to make these cupcakes every Halloween and deliver them to friends. This was at a time before cupcakes “had” to have artistic […]
Pasta Puttanesca and San Marzano DOP Tomatoes
We’re about to share with you the most delicious Pasta Puttanesca recipe. And part of the reason it’s so delicious is because it uses real Italian San Marzano DOP tomatoes. More on that in a moment… What is Pasta Puttanesca? So Pasta Puttanesca is basically a super-simple pasta dish using ingredients you probably already have […]
Healthy Spaetzle Recipe with Purple Cabbage and Kale
For your newest favorite fall treat, look no further than this Healthy Spaetzle Recipe with Purple Cabbage and Kale. Spaetzle? Yes, it’s your favorite German pasta-style roughly shaped noodle. Some people make their own, but increasingly supermarkets sell a pre-made version. During the fall, when everyone’s got some Oktoberfest theme, you’re more likely than ever […]
Mom’s Strawberry Crunch Coffee Cake Recipe
At the peak of strawberry season, there’s no better morning treat than this Strawberry Crunch Coffee Cake. It’s an old-fashioned shortcake-style coffee cake, with an irresistible strawberry crunch layer on top. How old fashioned is it? Our mom has been making this since we were kids. And as you can see, we wrote out this […]
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