This Christmas Sangria is simple to make and fizzy with your choice of club soda or tonic water and sweet from the natural fruit juices that are muddled and swim in the wine overnight. This recipeis the perfect cocktail for the Christmas holiday! What makes this Sangria the best Christmas Cocktail Here are my simple reasons […]
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners should be centered around the Best Mashed Potatoes. It’s not only one of my favorite side dish but easily my favorite food EVER! These are the Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes you’ll ever make and super easy too! They’re loaded with butter, milk, and cream then flavored with garlic, thyme, and a touch […]
Who doesn’t love a Easy Holiday Cocktail Party I threw a small and super fun Holiday Cocktail Party to say thank you to the people the help me with all my crazy projects here at Ali in the Valley. I put together this easy breezy menu of bites that can be assembled before guests arrive, along […]
Louisiana style Collard Greens made even better with the addition of bacon, onions, and a hint of Tabasco sauce. This recipe feeds about 8 people and makes a scrumptious side dish at any holiday meal or gathering. Serve with a hearty, meaty main course and some mashed potatoes for a spread of comfort food. I love my […]
It’s Turkey Time…and this Dry Rubbed Roast Turkey is The Bomb! Why is it the bomb because it’s absolutely tasty and easy to execute which is a win win in my book. On Thanksgiving we all need to be partying and cooking all at the same time, so let’s keep it simple! 🤪 Last year […]
I love Thanksgiving and here’s a quick cocktail right on time, a yummy Thanksgiving Margarita!Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring family together, and discuss everything that we are thankful for. I don’t know about you, but I’m always thankful when I have a margarita in my hand. Lol!These Thanksgiving Margaritas are the bomb! It’s […]
This healthy, Easy Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Soup is made from a leftover turkey carcass and is a great way to use up all that extra Thanksgiving turkey! My family is divided when it comes to eating soup. Some like mostly broth, and some like it loaded with meat, vegetables and pasta. To make it easier […]
I’m changing things up this year with My Thanksgiving Test Kitchen! I decided to create a Thanksgiving menu inspired by new recipes and old rituals. Since it’s our second year in our new home in Chatsworth and we’re starting to settle in here in the countryside of Los Angeles, it is time to introduce new recipes […]
Tis the Season… To eat everything you want and these yummy Holiday Appetizers are the perfect size to indulge without too much guilt! My quick fix go to appetizers are perfect for during the holidays, when you need tasty recipes that look impressive but there’s no sweat to getting them done. Who has time to […]
Let’s talk holiday appetizers! I’m so excited to share these yummy, easy to execute Thanksgiving Appetizers, that can also be great for Christmas. These Parmesan Crusted Brussels Sprouts and Easy Cranberry Brie Bites are both easy to make and super delicious. Cooking for the main event can take all day and when my family arrives they […]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and here are two of my favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes recipes! Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and let’s be honest, a time to eat! My family would boycott Thanksgiving if I didn’t make my Southern Seafood Stuffingand this is my first time making Ruth Chris’s Sweet Potato […]
Well, let’s face it straight on…The holidays are here, so let’s get the party started with this yummy Apple Pumpkintini cocktail…In celebration of Halloween. 🎃 I have a confession, I’m so happy that my kids are older now and I’m no longer hosting Halloween parties with hundereds of house guest and “trick or treats” running […]