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This soft, buttery rum pound cake is super easy and incredibly flavorful! We add rum to our recipe in two ways! First, we add dark rum to the batter. Then, when the cake comes out of the oven, we brush it with rum simple syrup. Very nice! This rum pound cake recipe is inspired by the Caribbean rum cake. I spent a few years in the Cayman Islands as a child, and I remember my parent’s excitement over rum cake! Now, I understand why. We infuse this pound cake batter with a combination of orange, vanilla, and dark rum, which … Read more

How to make creamy, rich, and flavorful polenta! We’re sharing Chef Richard’s favorite polenta recipe made with broth, milk, and his secret ingredient: mascarpone cheese. Trust me, this recipe is the best I’ve tried. Polenta is a classic dish made from ground corn that originated in Northern Italy. My family loves it! If you’re not familiar with polenta, it has a texture similar to creamy porridge or grits. I highly recommend Richard’s creamy polenta! It’s amazing! This recipe is the best I’ve tried so far, and it’s perfect as a side dish. My family loves it, and I know yours … Read more

Since adding this homemade Cajun spice blend to our spice cabinet, we’ve used it countless times! I like to use it to stuff everything from vegetables to seafood to meat. I bet you have most of what you need already! Cajun seasoning originates from Louisiana and is a bold combination of spices popular in Creole and Cajun cuisine. It combines influences from Native American, West African, Caribbean, and French cooking styles, resulting in a unique and delicious spice. We use it all the time in our kitchen. I put it right up front as I use it often. I especially … Read more

This split pea soup recipe is absolutely delicious and incredibly comforting! It’s easy to make with simple ingredients like dried split peas, carrots, celery, onions, and ham. We love ham in this soup, but you can easily adapt our recipe to be vegetarian. I love savory soup recipes, and this split pea soup hits the mark! We use dried split peas as a base, and slowly add them with aromatic vegetables, broth, and thyme until they are completely soft. Then, we blend the soup until smooth to get a more creamy texture. It’s hearty, flavorful, and unbelievably sweet. The ham … Read more

Packed with delightful holiday flavor, these cranberry orange chocolate scones are super soft, quick to make, and super delicious. Oh my, these festive scones are SO DELICIOUS. And they met quickly! They are perfect for everything from breakfast to holiday parties to casual occasions. Making Scone Dough the Easy Way I hear from many readers that scones seem too intimidating or difficult to make. In fact, homemade scones are so easy! Making scone dough is as easy as: Mix the dry ingredients Cut the butter Adding liquids and mix-ins Mix gently until the dough comes together That’s all! Scone dough … Read more

This brownie peppermint bark pudding trifle is a showstopper! All the delicious flavors of brownies and peppermint bark rolled into one amazing dessert. You will either love me or hate me with this dessert. It’s amazing! And with so many customization options, it comes together quickly. Layers (and Pudding Options) This dessert trifle is layered in four separate layers to achieve that delightful “peppermint bark” vibe: Brownies (take small cubes) White chocolate pudding (store bought or homemade – more on that below) No-bake peppermint cookie dough Delicious whipped cream Each of the above can be prepared days in advance, making … Read more

Crispy, cheesy green bean casserole from scratch! We make a classic green bean casserole even better with fresh green beans, a simple mushroom cream sauce, and homemade creamy shallots. Our homemade green bean casserole recipe will knock the socks off anything made from a can. We use fresh green beans for the best texture and taste. I love the creamy, cheesy sauce made with mushrooms, milk, and cheese, which makes it much tastier than canned soup. Then, to top it all off, we made a crispy fried shallot topping. It’s easy, and they last a week, probably more! We serve … Read more

We love this roasted turkey breast recipe with garlic, herbs, and orange. We are big fans of the bone-in turkey roast. It’s much quicker to make than a whole turkey, but will still work easily 6. This roasted turkey breast is incredibly moist, juicy, and flavorful. Our recipe calls for the classics: mustard, garlic, rosemary, sage, and orange. We love it. It’s simple, elegant, and perfect for sharing with the family. We have found that bone-in turkey breasts are easier to handle than roasted turkey. If you are cooking for small numbers, turkey breast is perfect and will feed 6 … Read more

This cranberry-pecan Thanksgiving slaw recipe is so delicious! The zesty vinaigrette adds flavor to the hot and fresh parts of the slaw. The perfect compliment to a starchy, heavy Thanksgiving meal, this simple and refreshing slaw recipe is incredibly flavorful and can stay fresh for hours as cabbage won’t! Perfect Vinaigrette for Slaw While traditional coleslaw is usually dressed with a glaze, the vinaigrette for this refreshing, refreshing Thanksgiving slaw is vinegar-based which adds the sweet and tangy flavors of the vegetables it eats. oil with a neutral flavor apple cider vinegar pure maple syrup or honey Dijon mustard salt … Read more

Chicken: I usually use rotisserie chicken that is pulled and deboned. You can also use raw chicken breasts or thighs, put them in a pot with boiling broth, and let them cook for about 10-12 minutes or until it reaches 165 degrees. Remove, separate, and return to pot. This would also work well with leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Olive oil: The extra olive oil added in step 3 is there to make it a little more flavorful. Besides, there is not much fat in this soup – just broth and vegetables and chicken. And adding good fats to this soup, I … Read more