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Beef Wellington (Chateaubriand)

Beef Wellington (Chateaubriand)

Beef Wellington is the perfect holiday dinner entrée. Filet mignon wrapped in savory herbs, sweet onions, salty soft prosciutto baked inside of a flaky buttery puff pastry. It is easy to prep ahead and gives the ultimate wow factor. I usually serve it with a 

Broccoli and Leek Quiche

Broccoli and Leek Quiche

Broccoli and leek quiche is the ultimate go-to if you’re hosting out of town guests, attending a pot luck, having a weekend brunch, or a breakfast dinner (who doesn’t love those?). It’s perfect because you can make it ahead of time, it’s delicious served cold, 

Simple Meatballs

Simple Meatballs

These simple meatballs are one of our family favorites. They are so simple to make, no Italian Grandmother required. I love being able to put these in the oven and walking away for 35 minutes. They are my go-to meatballs for anything that requires meatballs 

How to store nuts

How to store nuts

If your kitchen is anything like mine, it’s being consumed by nuts. Year-round I try to keep pine nuts for pesto and almonds for snacking. I also keep flaxseed and chia seed for smoothies. For the holidays, I pick up walnuts, pecans, and pistachios. Needless 

Easy Holiday Pecan Pie

Easy Holiday Pecan Pie

Pecan pie is magical. It’s crunchy, a little gooey, sweet and is jam packed with warm holiday flavors like brown sugar, nutmeg, vanilla and a splash of optional bourbon.  Pecan pie is such a quick and easy pie and effortlessly gorgeous, ready to impress. No 

The Best Overnight Gingerbread French Toast Casserole

The Best Overnight Gingerbread French Toast Casserole

Looking for that perfect Christmas morning breakfast that doesn’t take up too much time? This warm, sweet, holiday-spiced gingerbread french toast casserole is just what you need. Prepare it before Santa comes the night before and when you wake up, just pop it in the