This Thanksgiving, I couldn't decide between a custard pie and a fruit pie. Specifically apple, since it's my husband's favorite. Then one day, I thought, "Why not combine them? Tart cinnamon apples with sweet vanilla custard." That's when I came across the enormous Costco pack of Biscoff cookies, just begging to be turned into a … Continue reading Spiced Apple Custard Pie with Biscoff Cookie Crust
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Butternut Squash Risotto with Pancetta and Sage
I'll be honest: online personality Joshua Weissman and I probably wouldn't be besties in real life. But his knowledge and experience with food and cooking is something I can't help but respect. I can heartily recommend either of his cookbooks for anyone wanting to improve in the kitchen. This is the first recipe I've tried … Continue reading Butternut Squash Risotto with Pancetta and Sage
Thanksgiving Turkey Pie Design
Looking for a way to make a basic pumpkin pie more festive for Thanksgiving? Put a turkey on it! TIMESAVER TIP: You don't even have to make anything from scratch! This works great with refrigerated/frozen pie crust and a premade pie from the freezer section/bakery of your local grocery store. Just make sure, before you … Continue reading Thanksgiving Turkey Pie Design
Christmas Clean-Up Tips
Let's be honest: the holidays are exhausting! Once the preparations and festivities are over, it's a miracle we get through the piles of dirty dishes, let alone putting away all the décor. The temptation to mindlessly shove everything holiday-related into bins and out of your sight until next year is strong. And sometimes, life circumstances … Continue reading Christmas Clean-Up Tips
Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie with Egg Nog Whipped Cream
Happy day before Thanksgiving, a day in which many people are baking up a storm! For my final Thanksgiving prep post, I've saved the best for last: our favorite pumpkin pie recipe. It's a little more complicated than our Classic Pumpkin Pie, but the extra effort is well rewarded! We start with Iron Chef Alex … Continue reading Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie with Egg Nog Whipped Cream
Cranberry Apple Custard Pie
Looking to step away from traditional Thanksgiving desserts and really impress your guests? Try this Cranberry Apple Custard Pie! With a layer of Crème Pâtissière (pastry cream) topped by a layer of cranberry apple compote, nestled together in flaky pie crust pastry, this pie is a delicious balance of sweet and tart. It makes a … Continue reading Cranberry Apple Custard Pie
Herb Compound Butter
Want to make things a little easier in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day? Make compound butter! By combining butter and fresh herbs in your early Thanksgiving prep, you can cut out all that chopping on the big day. For all those traditional recipes that call for butter and herbs, just reach for this! Mixed it … Continue reading Herb Compound Butter
Mainstay Spotify Holiday Playlists
One of the most important - yet frequently overlooked - elements to the best holiday experiences is the music. Which is why we've created a variety of Spotify playlists to take the guesswork out of it for you! From a quiet evening in front of the fireplace to a stylish dinner party dressed to the … Continue reading Mainstay Spotify Holiday Playlists
Thanksgiving Leftover Paninis
Imagine all the best flavors of Thanksgiving stuffed between two pieces of crunchy, buttery Sourdough bread with ooey, gooey Swiss cheese and the tang of mustard? Did that get your attention? Truth be told, every single November, I anticipate this leftovers sandwich more than Thanksgiving dinner itself. In fact, I ensure I will have plenty … Continue reading Thanksgiving Leftover Paninis
Signature Mainstay Butter Herb Roasted Turkey
Looking for a dependable, traditional Thanksgiving turkey recipe? Look no further! Our signature roasted turkey recipe uses butter and fresh herbs to make a juicy, flavorful turkey with crispy skin. The science behind it is simple. Putting herb butter under the skin allows for lots of moisture and flavor in the meat. Salting the skin … Continue reading Signature Mainstay Butter Herb Roasted Turkey
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