Its an exceptional dish to share at gatherings as it is easy to prepare in advance, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week and is always a crowd pleaser. Served on perfectly crisped bruschetta, easily prepared or picked up at a local bakery, and drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar. For my husband and I Braised Pepper Bruschetta is a must have every fall.

Pumpkin spice cheesecake, lightly sweetened, and carefully swirled into a convenient boxed mix make pumpkin cheesecake brownies irresistible. The hardest part of this recipe was waiting for the cheesecake layer to set before diving in! We always have the Costco pack of Ghirardelli brownie mix on hand for last minute gatherings or an easy chocolate fix. You can …

A Spanish chicken and chorizo tray will warm you up after a cold winter day. I love ice skating and playing in the snow with the kids, a rare treat in North Carolina. We were snowed in for about five days in January and I loved taking the kids sledding and then coming in to bowls …

We love pot pie but this Turkey Pot Pie with Bacon and Wild Mushrooms is something special. Under a layer of crispy perfect puff pastry is a hearty filling with turkey, bacon, wild mushrooms, and butternut squash covered in a creamy delicious sauce that has so much flavor. I love turning leftovers into something new …

The holiday season is upon us and one of the easiest things you can make ahead of time is pie crusts. They come together quickly and are easy to store in the freezer. Perfect for making desserts or turning leftover turkey into a delicious pot pie!

I love having a giant batch of soup on hand in the winter. It’s mostly nostalgia that has me stocking our freezer for a New England blizzard rather than the mild rain and three days of snow customary in North Carolina. I have tried many tomato soup recipes