All posts by Jenn Knapp
Drunken Noodle
Drunken noodle is my favorite Thai dish. If you like spicy, this is for you. If not, maybe next time. So…why is it called “drunken noodle”?? The direct translation from Thai is “drunkard”. Many believe it is because this spicy dish pairs well with beer (I agree!). Others believe it’s because people tend to indulge […]
Perfect Sugar Cookies
It took years to perfect this recipe, but it is now officially impeccable. Not too sweet, perfectly crisp and buttery, these delicious sugar cookies will blow any of those packaged doughs out of the water. Simple and tasty, make your own homemade cookies this holiday season…it only comes once a year. Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups […]
Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This recipe is courtesy of my best friend, Andy. He has been making these cookies for years and they are wildly popular. The combination of the chewy oatmeal cookie, the tangy cranberries, and the slightly bitter dark chocolate balance out the sweet and result in a most delicious cookie. Perfect for the holidays or to […]
Cookies in a Jar
What better gift to give someone at the holidays than a jar of ready to bake, pre-measured ingredients for some chocolate chip cookies?? With this gift, all they have to do is mix together with some butter and eggs and bake! It’s really the simple thoughtful homemade gifts that people remember. Besides, this recipe produces […]
Thanksgiving Leftover Pot Pie
A guide to a stress-free holiday meal
So, I’ve been doing Thanksgiving dinner at my house for 14 years now. Each year, I have found another way to make things easier on myself. Now, let me make something clear, my Thanksgiving dinner is nothing fussy or fancy. I serve the food family style and allow people to pick and choose the items […]
Butternut Squash Soup
This creamy and hearty soup is just perfect for the holidays and cold weather. The sage butter adds a unique earthy undertone to the soup, while the cream gives it the velvety texture. This is a wonderful way to use up mashed butternut squash from holiday meals. Full of nutrients and flavor, this soup is […]
Cheddar Beer Soup
Nothing brightens up a cool fall day like a steaming bowl of cheese soup…with beer!! This silky rich and complex soup will bring a smile to your face. And it’s super easy to make!! Wow your friends and family with this cozy and delicious soup. Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons flour […]
Apple Raspberry Pie
Few things elicit more warm memories of holidays, family, and comfort like an apple pie. This recipe adds a slight twist to a basic apple pie by including raspberries. This pie also has a crumble top, as opposed to a pie dough topping, though it does have the standard pie crust on the bottom. It’s […]