Recipes — holiday

Recipe: Festive Apple, Pear & Cranberry Crisp

Recipe: Festive Apple, Pear & Cranberry Crisp

A couple years ago around Christmas time, Michele shared a special seasonal recipe from her home kitchen that was so amazing, we just had to share it again! "This seasonal crisp makes for a festive holiday brunch side dish or delicious dessert topped with ice cream. I enjoyed mine with a dollop of steve's ice cream Small Batch Bourbon Vanilla. Yum!" -Michele

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Recipe: Individual Sweet Potato Casseroles with Cranberry Pecan Granola and Marshmallow Topping

This is a simple spin on the traditional dish that has long been part of my family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Individual soufflé cups are filled with a sweet potato whip, and topped with pecan pieces, marshmallows and my winter seasonal Cranberry Pecan granola. By preparing individual portions, even the last person in line for the Thanksgiving buffet gets their fair share of the sweet, crunchy topping!       Individual Sweet Potato Casseroles with Cranberry Pecan Granola and Marshmallow Topping Makes 12 servings Sweet Potato Whip (Adapted from Food & Wine)4 medium sweet potatoes1 c. heavy cream4 T. unsalted butter2 t. vanilla extract2...

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Pumpkin Pie Squares

Pumpkin Pie Squares

Just in time for fall, Michele is sharing a tasty new recipe from her kitchen: “I like to draw out pumpkin season as long as possible, and these are a great sweet treat that help you do just that. I had one for breakfast this morning, but they’d be great on a Thanksgiving buffet too! These are not super sweet, so if you’d like to add sweetness, try blending ¼ c. maple syrup into the filling, or substitute sweetened almond milk for the canned coconut milk.” - Michele Pumpkin Pie Squares with Michele’s Ginger Hemp GranolaFor the crust:1 c. graham...

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