Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole

Cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes are two of the most common sides at Thanksgiving. I love them both, but what if you combine the two? That’s what Taste of Home suggested, and let me tell you, the final product is amazing. I loved it so much, I can’t wait to make it again this year.… Continue reading Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole

Sweet Potato & Pear Casserole with Bourbon, Bacon and Maple Syrup

Sorry I’ve been MIA recently, but I had a family emergency a couple weeks ago and that’s where all my focus has been. But the good news is that things are much better now and the prognosis is very good. All this family upheaval though (yes, a member of my family was in the hospital)… Continue reading Sweet Potato & Pear Casserole with Bourbon, Bacon and Maple Syrup

Mashed Yams and Apples

Yams are a huge part of Thanksgiving dinner.  They’ve always been one of my favorite sides, especially since I’m not a mashed potato fan.  I pretty much like them any way you want to serve them: sliced, whole, in a casserole with marshmallows on top, mashed… every year it’s something different at my house.  And every… Continue reading Mashed Yams and Apples