Sweet, savory, creamy and rich, this corn pudding is a must make! This is one of the best ever side dishes that I’ve made in my Instant Pot. Sweet, savory, creamy and rich, this is perfect for the holidays or Sunday dinners with the family. […]

Sausage Apple Stuffing Take your dressing (or stuffing) to the next level this holiday season with this Sausage Apple Stuffing.  Just a few unique and delicious additions to traditional Sausage stuffing are all that’s needed.   A little sweet and a little savoury and a LOT […]

If I tell the truth Stuffing or Dressing is my favourite part of any Turkey dinner.   In fact, I like it so much, we normally have 3 kinds when I’m cooking for the family. The Brooks Family Stuffing is part of my half homemade collection, […]

Fabulous Side Dishes for the Instant Pot I love utilizing my instant pot for meals, side dishes and desserts. I’ve rounded up 10 Must Make Instant Pot Side Dishes that are popular at our house, and just a little different.   When all the Fall veggies […]

Ten Make Ahead Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Preparing the Thanksgiving meal can be hectic to have prepared and on the table at a set time, no matter how well prepared you are.  To make it less stressful and still delicious using making ahead sides is […]

Holiday cooking is one of my favourite things to plan for, so many family favourite recipes to make, and the opportunity to try some new ones too, as I’m generally feeding 12-16 people. This year I put my Instant Pot to work for me,  I […]

This was the first time I made Lemon Thyme Cranberry Sauce, and I can say I was really pleased with the results. I’ve been making home made Cranberry Sauce for years, a simple basic recipe with Cranberries, Sugar, Orange Juice and Zest, but it was […]

During the fall, when we start to plan our Thanksgiving Holiday menu, I tend to lean towards harvest vegetables such as squash, and sweet potatoes, pumpkin, all those sweet starchy vegetables.  Now as much as I enjoy a good pan of roasted root vegetables, I […]

Sweet meets savoury in this fabulous holiday side dish. Brown Sugar Glazed Onions! It might sounds strange, but oh my goodness are they ever delicious and it’s something a little different for your next Holiday meal. Pearl Onions,  cooked in butter, stock and Thyme coated […]

I love Thanksgiving for so many reasons!   I love the Fall flavours of pumpkin, and cranberries, and squash, I love the  Fall weather that calls out for comforting savoury foods,  but what I love MOST, is the gathering of Family for our multiple Thanksgiving Meals […]