Gourmet Recipes, Seasonal Ingredients, Confident Cooking | Striped Spatula

stuffed cornish hens on a white platter with fresh sage

Cornish Hens with Apple-Cranberry Rice Stuffing

Stuffed with a wild rice, cranberry, and apple stuffing and roasted with an apple cider glaze, these elegant hens are a gorgeous alternative to turkey.

pear salad with warm bacon vinaigrette in a wooden bowl

Pear Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

This easy to prepare Pear Salad with homemade maple-bacon vinaigrette is a beautiful dish to serve for lunch or as a first course during the fall and winter months.

caramelized pecans on a baking sheet with a wooden spoon

Caramelized Pecans (Stovetop Recipe)

These Caramelized Pecans are a cinch to make on the stove, and you can customize them to be spicy, or salty, too! Great for salads, desserts, and cheese boards.

cranberry pecan stuffing recipe thanksgiving dressing

Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

This Cranberry Pecan Stuffing blends whole wheat and country croutons with sweet-tart cranberries, toasted pecans, and herbs. Use vegetable stock for a vegetarian Thanksgiving side dish.

mulled wine cranberry sauce recipe

Mulled Wine Cranberry Sauce

Mulled Wine Cranberry Sauce combines the best flavors of Vin Chaud with fresh cranberries. It’s a rich, sweet-tangy sauce that’s perfect for the adults at your holiday table.

sausage and chestnut cornbread stuffing recipe

Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Chestnuts

With cornbread, country-style bread, sausage, chestnuts, and a touch of apple cider, this Cornbread Stuffing is one of my family’s favorite holiday sides.

brined turkey recipe

Juicy Turkey Essential: Apple Herb Turkey Brine

Apple and Herb Turkey Brine infuses wonderful flavor into the meat and helps keep it juicy while roasting. Plus, it’s easy to prep ahead!

creamy mashed potatoes recipe cream cheese

The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

These Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are the creamiest potatoes you’ll ever taste. Rich and indulgent, they are perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday dinner. Make ahead and reheat over simmering water for easy entertaining.

sweet potato casserole recipe

Buttermilk Sweet Potato Casserole

A creamy whipped Sweet Potato Casserole with buttermilk and cinnamon. Top with your choice of marshmallows or crunchy pecan praline.

bourbon glazed bacon wrapped shrimp on a serving board

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Bourbon Glaze

Crispy bacon meets juicy Extra-Jumbo shrimp and a caramelized brown sugar-bourbon glaze. These Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp are easy to make and will wow your guests every time!

Texas Style Chili made in the Instant Pot

Instant Pot Chili (Texas-Style)

This Instant Pot Chili recipe combines chunks of tender beef with a smoky chili paste sauce. (No beans.) Using the pressure cooking setting brings Texas-Style Chili to the table in half the time. Perfect for Game Day!

gorgonzola macaroni and cheese recipe

Gorgonzola Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy Gorgonzola Macaroni and Cheese with caramelized leeks, pancetta, and a blend of three rich cheeses is an elegant twist on a comfort food classic.

sliced ham and cheese puff pastry slab pie

Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Slab Pie

Flaky puff pastry with Dijon mustard, ham, swiss, caramelized onions, and a garlic-herb egg wash. This Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Slab Pie is great for Game Day or using leftover holiday ham.