Rachel Koller 
Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I thought with the national foodie holiday coming tomorrow it would be nice to share this helpful casserole recipe that would be great for leftovers. This delicious Easy Thanksgiving Casserole is full of all the classic flavors of the season–sage stuffing, gravy, white meat. It’s great to make any time of year, but if you happen to end up with leftover turkey or stuffing, this recipe is the way to go!
This Dulce De Leche French Toast Bake is the kind of breakfast that makes you look way more put-together than you feel. It’s sweet, caramel-y, and syrup isn’t even necessary because the sweetness bakes right in. Make it for a cozy weekend brunch, a holiday morning, or a “my kids need something fun today” weekday breakfast. It comes together with simple ingredients, and the oven does the heavy lifting.
Have you ever tasted homegrown concord grapes–better yet, homemade concord grape juice? Homemade grape juice is absolutely divine. With its sweet full grape flavor and gorgeous rich purple color, it’s a must try. My mouth is seriously watering just thinking about it. There are many ways to juice grapes, either by straining, pressing or steaming the sweet nectar out of them. When it comes down to it I prefer steam juicing and I’ll tell you why.
This Creamy Crockpot Ranch Chicken and veggies meal is full of flavor and the chicken comes out so moist. Perfect to make during a crazy, busy week.
Do you have a crazy busy week coming up? I have a great recipe for you–Creamy Crockpot Ranch Chicken and Veggies! Crockpot meals are excellent time savers and this Creamy Crockpot Ranch Chicken and Veggies recipe is no exception.
Basil mania over here! Italian basil is one of my favorite herbs to use in the kitchen. It can add such a vibrant and fresh flavor to some of my favorite dishes. If you like basil you are going to love this Easy Basil Pesto recipe. I like to make a large batch, freeze it in ice cube trays or in little jars, then I can just grab a few out of the freezer and throw them in my pasta. Yum!
These rustic noodles are perfect to add to your favorite noodle soup or smother in sauce (creamy or marinara). Homemade Egg Noodles are quick and easy to make and taste delicious. These tasty noodles make my Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup over the top.
Light and refreshing with a little tangy zing, this Tomato Salad with Fresh Italian Herbs is a great addition to any summer dinner table. I have a tomato-loving family. We plant several different kinds each year in our garden boxes and this year we had quite the variety of small grape, cherry and pear tomatoes. This tomato salad is a personal favorite and regular go-to side. It’s simple to make and simply delicious with its tangy dressing and fresh flavors.
Do you like zucchini? If you do great! If you don’t, you might change your mind after trying these bad boys. These Basil, Garlic, Parmesan Zucchini Spears are so delicious. With the flavor party they bring to your mouth you will forget these babies are zucchini (thus “healthy” in my book). They are crispy and savory with a fresh garlic-y basil flavor perfect to pair with your next dinner adventure. Trust me, they’re a must try!
