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Broccoli Casserole with Ritz Crackers

November 9, 2022 by Lindsay 7 Comments

HELLO to our favorite Christmas broccoli casserole! (or, let's be honest, all the time casserole) This is a fresh broccoli casserole with Ritz crackers and NO condensed soup. It's creamy, crunchy on top, totally foolproof, and absolutely delicious! I love it with homemade Honeybaked Ham and mushroom rice.

broccoli casserole with ritz crackers and mayonnaise in white baking dish.

I know that some people are all about that #soupseason life, but in the colder months I'm absolutely Team Casserole.

This broccoli casserole is so simple to make and absolutely delicious - it's similar to this easy asparagus casserole which is the most popular recipe on my site for the last 5 years! The broccoli version is just as good - creamy filling, crunchy Ritz cracker topping, and a make-ahead option to keep things simple.

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BEST Easy Asparagus Casserole

November 1, 2021 by Lindsay 68 Comments

Super easy and healthy asparagus casserole that comes together in just a few steps. This is perfect for Thanksgiving, Easter, or any meal that needs a yummy low carb side dish! This is one of my most popular recipes with over 200k clicks, likes, shares, and saves!

white plate with serving of cheesy baked asparagus on a blue napkin.

When it comes to Thanksgiving, there's a balance of "we always have that," and "let's try something new," you know?

This is the BEST asparagus casserole ever, but I'd also venture that it's the best Thanksgiving side dish ever. It's the perfect line between "super classic" and "a little updated," and let's just take a moment to bow to the Casserole Gods of Thanksgiving. They love us, and we love them.

So. Easy asparagus casserole! The fancy feeling of a veg that isn't green beans with the comfort of cheese and Ritz crackers.

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Smoked Turkey Breast Without Brine

October 14, 2021 by Lindsay 18 Comments

Delicious, easy whole smoked turkey breast with just a few simple steps! This is a smoked turkey WITH NO BRINE for no mess or extra planning. A turkey dry rub for smoking and a few hours in the smoker produce the most delicious, juicy turkey breast ever!

plate of sliced smoked turkey with rosemary garnish on navy blue napkin.

One thing about turkey: people either love it or "meh" it and really love sides. I fall on the "sides are preferable" side (lol) of things generally, unless the turkey is really freaking good.

And let me say this: smoked turkey is really freaking good.

(although, if you don't have a smoker, I have a roasted turkey breast and foolproof whole roast turkey that are also really, really good!)

I LOVE smoking turkeys for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The benefits are endless: the oven is free for side dishes to bake, and the low + slow way the smoker works means that the turkey stays super flavorful and juicy.

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Potatoes Romanoff

November 5, 2020 by Lindsay Leave a Comment

What is Potatoes Romanoff? Only the best twice baked potato casserole recipe in the world! Envision: leftover baked potatoes, fused with cheese, butter, sour cream, and seasonings. I love this for a super easy Thanksgiving side dish that can be made ahead, but it's also delicious as a meal prep side dish served with my favorite marinated grilled chicken for dinner!

Great news!

We are staving off election and pandemic jitters with carbs and dairy.

What can I say except, you're welcome? (listening to a lot of Moana recently, Will's choice)

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Roasted Spiced Brussels Sprouts

November 20, 2019 by Lindsay 1 Comment

One of my best "use the oven at all times" Thanksgiving tips: plan an easy side dish that can roast or broil while the turkey rests and is carved.

EVEN IF you have a few casseroles that need to reheat at the same time, having one veggie that comes out of the oven fresh right as you're ready to eat makes a really nice balance to what can be a pretty heavy meal.

This technique can apply to tons of veggies, like this 5-minute asparagus from last year or these broiled lemon green beans. This year, I'm doing spiced, roasted Brussels sprouts. They get washed/prepped early in the week, then tossed with butter and spices early in the day. It's a raw veg, so no need to clog up fridge space. They hang out on a baking sheet prepped and ready, roast in the oven while the turkey gets its beauty treatment, and done! A vegetable for those of us that like some vegetables with our butter.

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