Believe it or not, I've never done a Green Bean Casserole. It's just a thing. I always bring something like homemade buns or dessert to any potluck event, unless I am doing the main dish, and someone else always shows up with something au gratin. So if you want a great tasting, creamy, cheesy, vegetable dish for your next potluck, or something amazing to serve at Thanksgiving, try this Green Bean Casserole. I mean it. Right now. Hop to it people!  

I've said it before and I will say it again. If you don't like brusseles sprouts, you're cookin' 'em wrong. These Maple Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts are ridiculous. They're kind of sticky, sort of sweet, a little bit spicy, and loads of good. They are super easy to prep and have on the table. 

I've seen sweet potato casserole on many thanksgiving tables, but I wanted to make myself and my guests feel special by making my own Individual Sweet Potato Casserole. I seasoned them unexpectedly with cinnamon and chili powder to give them something extra special. 

Oh no! You made Bison Taco Salad for dinner last night but there's leftover meat! Bison Taco Stuffed Pepper to the rescue! Imagine a pepper, cooked to perfection stuffed to overflowing with tasty and lean bison meat, creamy gooey cheese, and salsa to make the whole thing complete. Actually wait! You have to top it off with cool and creamy sour cream and more salsa! NOW it's complete. This is fragrant, delicious, moderately healthy, and a great way to use those pesky leftovers without people knowing it.

Recently I had some plain and boring old pork chops pulled out for dinner. I wasn't feeling overly inspired and I was fully prepared to go and buy something like McDonald's instead. (I can hear you gasping from here!) But I opened the fridge and rummaged around until inspiration literally fell onto my foot. My fridge door, like yours, is full of sauces and dressings and crammed way too tight. Well the mustard and maple syrup just happened to be knocked as I opened the door and they landed on my foot. So as I hopped around, tears staining my face from pain, I was inspired. Maple Mustard Pork Chops, add some shallot and a little bit of broth to give it some substance, and serve it with Crazy Good Potatoes; we have a meal!

These are fun little treats and delicious too. I know I say that about almost everything on this site, but hey, I love food. I love desert food probably the best, aside from steak, and bacon, and pork, and garlic, oh and chocolate. Guess I could go on forever couldn’t I? Be careful to use apples that don’t have too too much juice, they tend to get a little messy when you bake them. What’s your favorite fruit based dessert? Leave a comment below or on Facebook and tell us!

Both of these dishes are on the menu for at least one family meal a year, of not several (read all). And for the most part, these dishes have been made in the same way for at least 3 generations. I have changed them to go on the grill, but they're essentially the same. What I want to know is, what dish do you make that has been passed down from generation to generation? Have you changed it or is it the same? Leave a comment in the comments below and tell us about your classic family recipe.

Potato salad is something I absolutely love to eat. Being Irish isn't even a factor in that choice. Potato salad is creamy and tangy and delicious. This grilled take on the classic is definitely tangy with the mustard seeds and wine vinegar, but the creaminess comes from the potatoes and after grilling the potatoes and there is an added smokiness to the whole set up. So Good.

The Baron of Baking was out the evening that I made this delicious dish. He’s not a big fan of the veggies. But I had a craving for pasta, and really wanted veggies too. This Cheesy Pesto Pasta With Grilled Veggies is a vegetarian dish that is sure to fill that hollow leg and leave you begging for more. While the Baron was out, I called a friend over to help make some treats for the weekend’s festivities. She saw what I had made and needed to try it. She ended up going home with a container of leftovers. It’s that kind of good.  

I really enjoyed this, and if you don’t tell anyone, you could completely get away with making this into your cheese sauce for a healthier macaroni and cheese dinner. It’s rich and creamy and completely satisfying. I definitely suggest trying Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta for your next meal. You will not be disappointed. Did you try it? Were you surprised? Tell us how your’s went in the comments below! We have to know!