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Roasted Beets and Carrots with Feta

Side Dishes· Sides· Sides, Salads, & Snacks· Vegetables· Vegetarian

I thought this recipe of roasted beets and carrots with feta cheese looked so amazing when I saw it on Craving Tasty that I made it immediately. I tossed the veggies in the vinaigrette before roasting then drizzled the remaining on top before serving. The beets were tender and flavorful, the carrots were nicely sweetened,

Pumpkin Cake with Brown Butter Maple Frosting

Cakes & Cheesecakes· Desserts· Family Favorites· Favorite Sweets

When I saw the recipe for this pumpkin cake with brown butter maple frosting on The Domestic Rebel I couldn’t resist making it and thankfully had all the ingredients on hand. I love it when that happens! The cake was very simple to make and turned out to be so moist, tender and full of

Cranberry-Raspberry Balsamic Compote and Brie Crostini

Appetizer· Party Snacks· Sides, Salads, & Snacks· Starters· Vegetarian

This cranberry-raspberry balsamic compote and brie crostini was a HUGE hit with my entire family. The combination of tart cranberries with sweet raspberries and tangy balsamic vinegar topping some creamy brie cheese on crisp crostini is perfect. We all thought these appetizers were delicious and I am looking forward to serving them for Thanksgiving this

Parade’s Community Table ~ 55 Thanksgiving Recipes Sure to Make You Thankful

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Click here for this weeks contribution to Parade’s Community Table ~ 55 Thanksgiving Recipes Sure To Make You Thankful The holiday season is upon us! I am looking forward to spending time with friends and family as well as eating delicious food. I have gathered together some of my very favorite Thanksgiving recipes to share with you. I have

Spinach Salad with Persimmons, Pomegranate Seeds and Candied Pecans

Lunch· Salads· Sides, Salads, & Snacks· Vegetarian

This spinach salad with persimmons, pomegranate seeds and candied pecans is a re-creation of a salad I had last fall. I love the combination of sweet persimmons, tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy candied pecans and creamy goat cheese. I am so glad I finally tried re-creating this salad because it’s not only beautiful it’s delicious too.

Slow Simmered Beef Cottage Pie

Beef· Casseroles· Dinner· Family Favorites· Favorite Mains

This slow simmered beef cottage pie is my daughter’s new favorite comfort food. It combines two of her favorites–beef stew & creamy mashed potatoes! Cottage pie is similar to shepherd’s pie but it has ground beef instead of ground lamb. I decided to change this cottage pie up a bit and used chunks of beef