Savory Apple Stuffing

This apple stuffing is based on a recipe my mom made every fall with pork. Over the years, I've made a few tweaks and found that this pairs really well with turkey. Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, this aspect of the holidays is highly personal...

Bavarian Red Cabbage

This red cabbage pairs well with turkey or pork. It's a sweet, savory side that's fairly simple to make and will pleasantly surprise your guests. I didn’t grow up eating cabbage and I was always wary of it until I tried this dish in a German...

Stollen

Stollen dates back to the Council of Trent in 1545 and was originally made from flour, yeast, oil and water. Modern Stollen variations include dried fruit, nuts and spices and are topped with powdered sugar or icing. This traditional German bread is...

Chrusciki

It makes sense that Chrusciki are popular during the holiday season. Their name comes from the Polish word chrust means "dry branches, broken off trees." These thin strips of deep-fried dough sprinkled with powdered sugar and resemble snow-covered...

Mustard, Peppercorn & Herb Crusted Prime Rib

This recipe brings a lot of flavor to the crust of the meat, while leaving the inside perfectly flavored and tender. One taste of this Prime Rib, and dinner may never be the same at your house! It's easy to get caught up in a routine of making the same...

Easy Peasy Cherry Cheesecake

Did you know that national Cherry Cheesecake Day is April 23rd? We were just thinking about how good cheesecake is in the Spring when we learned this. Time to share this easy cherry cheesecake recipe that we've been making for years. This one will...

Holiday Roast Turkey

The key to the perfect holiday turkey starts with math.  We’ll try not to make your head hurt but you may need a cup of coffee to get through this. What Size? In order to determine how big of a turkey you need to buy, you need a head count...

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

The main question we get this time of the year is “What do we do with the Thanksgiving leftovers?” Thanksgiving is one of the most highly anticipated meals of the year.  But now that all the people are gone and the leftovers are taking...