Thanksgiving is rarely a small production, but it doesn’t have to be stressful! The best advice I can give is to LET guests bring something when they offer to (this is for all you control freaks out there) and prep as much in advance as possible. As guests begin to arrive you don’t want to…
CREAM CHEESE MASHED POTATOES
Growing up in the Midwest we ate plenty of mashed potatoes. It’s a very indulgent and nostalgic dish for me, hence why I have to enjoy them a certain way. My mother, a fantastic cook, usually made them once a week, sometimes more. I think my sister and brother will agree those potatoes still remain…
SAUSAGE AND CORNBREAD DRESSING
Friends, family, people I meet on the street are always asking me, “what’s your favorite thing to cook?” And my truthful response is Thanksgiving dressing (yes, I call this dressing because stuffing suggests that it’s getting stuffed into a turkey). Why? To start, the smell of onions, celery and apples sautéeing in butter in my kitchen…