Looking for an easy way to add some serious flavor to your Thanksgiving turkey? This citrus turkey brine recipe is the answer! Made with fresh herbs, orange slices and orange juice, this citrus brine for turkey will make your Thanksgiving turkey the star of the show! Are you in charge of making the Thanksgiving turkey this year? Wanna make this Thanksgiving turkey super flavorful and juicy? You've come to the right place. This recipe for citrus turkey brine is an amazing way to infuse flavor the the meat of the turkey. The brine recipe is simple and can be done a day or two in advance of the big dinner. In this post I'll show you how to make a turkey brine, what you'll need to make a brine, and how to brine a turkey. What do I need to make a turkey brine? For this citrus … [Read more...]
Garlic Herb Roast Beef
This Garlic Herb Roast Beef is fancy enough for your Christmas dinner, and simple enough for a Sunday supper. Oven roasted with a garlic herb rub, and topped with an amazing red wine sauce, this roast beef recipe is one you'll make all year long! As soon as the weather gets colder, roast beef quickly becomes a dinner time favorite at our house. This hearty, comfort food make for an amazing Sunday dinner. While at my latest trip to ALDI, I discovered their Black Angus USDA Choice Beef. I quickly grabbed a Bottom Round Roast and decided that we were having roast beef for dinner. I also grabbed all the ingredients needed to make a simple, yet incredibly delicious garlic and herb rub for the roast beef. The results of this Garlic & Herb Roast Beef were nothing short of … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie
Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe - your new favorite pecan pie! If you love pecan pie, then you've got to try this chocolate pecan pie recipe! This Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe is topped with chocolate covered pecans for a show-stopping dessert and is perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table! Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe for every Pecan Pie lover! My husband is one of the biggest pecan pie fans I know. Don't get me wrong - I love it too, however, pecan pie is always at the top of Jason's must-have list for Thanksgiving, or any other holiday for that matter. It is most definitely rich and decadent with a crunch from the roasted pecans that can't be beat. To give some new life to this dessert, I've taken my mom's classic … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash Medley
One of the most flavorful, delicious ways to prepare Roasted Butternut Squash! Roasted with apples, bacon, pecans and shallots, this savory and slightly sweet side-dish is easy enough for a weeknight meal, and fancy enough to accompany your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner! Roasted Butternut Squash Medley with Apples Bacon & Pecans Have you had roasted butternut squash recently? As soon as fall rolls around, this delicious and flavorful squash begins to appear in the grocery stores and farmers markets. It is a fantastic golden vegetable that pairs perfectly with beef, pork and poultry, but especially turkey! That's right - when roasted with a few other sweet and savory ingredients, this butternut squash becomes an amazing side dish that will be a … [Read more...]