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This vegan nut roast is the perfect vegan main dish for special occasions! Made with a mix of veggies, mushrooms, nuts and seeds, it’s packed with savory flavor and easy to make.

I had intended to share a nut roast recipe with you guys during this past holiday season. Nut roast is kind of a Christmas thing! But I didn’t get around to it. Well now Easter is approaching, and lately I’ve been seeing headlines on social media about how people are putting their Christmas lights and watching Christmas movies in an effort to bring some cheer in light of the craziness that’s going on in the world right now. It seemed like a good opportunity to get that nut roast recipe in, so I jumped on it! What is a Nut Roast? Depending on where you live, nut roast (also sometimes called a nut loaf) might be totally new or totally...

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2019-11-01

Ok guys. My last Peach Cobbler recipe of the season. (Last but not least). Cast Iron Peach Cobbler is wonderful. Instead of using cinnamon, this delightful cobbler uses almond extract and roasted, salted pecans for flavor and texture. The outcome was terrific. It was certainly one of those desserts I could have drooled over for quite some time. This recipe uses nine ingredients–so it’s not overly difficult. If your mom or Grandma gave you a cast iron skillet in the past, here’s the time to yank it out! I personally love cooking with cast iron. It takes a bit of care, but once you learn how to cook with it, the skillets are wonderful. (I use enameled cast iron daily)....

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This old-fashioned sticky buns recipe comes complete with a decadent caramel glaze and chopped pecans

Made completely from scratch with a make-ahead option, these are a wonderful choice for holiday brunches, weekend breakfasts, or an extra-special dessert. Welcome to the October bake-along! After a September hiatus, I’m excited to be back in the saddle and baking along with all of you this month! (If you are new to the site, each month I select a featured recipe and invite readers to bake it during the month and share their results in the comments here and on social media. Scroll down for more information on how to participate!) Now that the chilly weather is right around the corner (hopefully? It’s supposed to be 90 here today, eek!), I wanted a caramel-y, cozy recipe and these sticky...

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