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Massaged Kale Salad and Spiced Cranberry Old Fashioned

November 16, 2019 By Shannah Coe Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by McCormick® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

The holidays are the perfect time to experiment with small twists on classic recipes for that wow factor. This massaged kale salad and spiced cranberry old fashioned will be show stopped this holiday season.

From November 1st through the end of the year, our house is all cranberry all the time. From my sparkling water to most recipes, I find a way to incorporate cranberries into just about everything. I also like to add unexpected twists into more classic recipes like a kale salad or an old fashioned cocktail. McCormick® Herbs & Spices are always the perfect companion to my recipes like in this massaged kale salad featuring spiced sweet potatoes and chickpeas.

Massaged Kale Salad

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Filed Under: Christmas, Drinks, holidays, Recipes, Side dishes, Thanksgiving

Bourbon Apple Blondies – Easy Fall Desserts

October 31, 2019 By Shannah Coe 17 Comments

Fall apples get turned into the perfect fall dessert with this recipe for bourbon apple blondies. With just a touch of bourbon, these blondies be requested over and over once you share them with anyone.

Fall for a lot of people means apple picking…especially around my area. We have tons of orchards to go pick your own apples. Of course, after all that apple picking, you need something to DO with all those apples. Bourbon apple blondies are a perfect option when you are craving yummy fall desserts!

Bourbon Apple Blondies

Simple dessert bars are a great option but sometimes I crave something with a bit more flare. That is why I love this blond variation speckled with butterscotch chips and apples and flavored with bourbon vanilla.

Thsee apple brownies are just as easy as classic brownies, but perfect for those days you want to serve a common dessert with twist. You can easily create the flavors of caramel apple in a bar! And who doesn’t love finding new fall baking recipes?!

Bourbon Apple Blondies

The most time-consuming aspect of this recipe is cutting and cooking the apple. After that, it is really a matter of combining all the ingredients into one rich concoction and spreading it into the pan.

Remember to closely follow directions and not over-stir so the bars will be moist and soft. Just fold the ingredients for these apple brownies together and stir until just mixed together.

Bourbon Apple Blondies

If you like these bourbon apple brownies, be sure to check out these other great fall dessert options:

  • Chocolate Pumpkin Dump Cake
  • Pecan Pie Bars
  • Caramel Apple Donut Fries
  • Gruyere Apple Butter Crescents
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Bourbon Apple Blondies

If you make these bourbon apple blondies, I’d love to hear about your experience. Let me know in the comments or snap a photo and tag it #MySuburbanKitchen on Instagram and Twitter.

Yield: 12 bars

Bourbon Apple Blondies

Bourbon Apple Blondies

With chunks of real apple and sweet butterscotch chips, these bourbon apple blondies might be the perfect fall dessert.

Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp salted butter, divided
  • 1 cup + 2 Tbsp brown sugar, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp bourbon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 large apple, cut into ¼ inch chunks (Optional: peeled...I do half and half)
  • ½ cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp brown sugar and apple pieces. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes or until apples begin to soften. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, melt remaining ½ cup butter. Stir in remaining 1 cup brown sugar. 
  4. Whisk in egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Working in batches, stir in flour and salt. Mix until just combined. Fold in butterscotch chips and cooled apples. Pour into prepared baking dish. 
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until bars are set. Let cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 44mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 2g
© Shannah Coe
Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts

Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes, Thanksgiving

Festive Holiday Sangria

November 21, 2018 By Shannah Coe 2 Comments

I am thrilled to partner with BJs Wholesale Club to bring you this holiday sangria recipe. While this post is sponsored, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

As you prep for the upcoming holiday season, don’t forget to include a holiday sangria on your menu. This homemade sangria is the absolute best sangria recipe I have ever tried (and believe me…I’ve tried a bunch).

A white sangria recipe is so perfect for the holidays because it is always a crowd pleaser. Call this homemade sangria your Thanksgiving sangria, Christmas sangria or just overall holiday sangria. No matter what you name it, you will call it your favorite for sure.

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Filed Under: Christmas, Drinks, holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving

Classic Turkey Gravy and Turkey Prep Essentials

November 19, 2018 By Shannah Coe 14 Comments

I am excited to partner with OXO for this post. While this post is sponsored, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

The holidays aren’t complete without a perfectly roasted turkey and a classic turkey gravy to pour over it. This recipe and a great list of turkey prep essentials are all you need this holiday season to make entertaining a breeze.

Photo of roasted turkey

Turkey and gravy are made for each other. During the holidays, those two items seem to cause a lot of stress, though. Relax because I’ve got you covered with a recipe for the perfect turkey gravy and all the items you need to pull off holiday entertaining.

 

Overhead photo of turkey gravy in blue dish with turkey

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Filed Under: Recipes, Side dishes, Thanksgiving

Turkey Spinach Lasagna Rolls – Use Your Leftovers

November 7, 2018 By Shannah Coe 9 Comments

Don’t scratch your head and wonder what to do with leftover turkey this Thanksgiving. Use it to create delicious turkey spinach lasagna rolls.

Thanksgiving is always a great time of year for family. But it also means there is typically a lot of leftover turkey. Instead of wondering what to do with leftover turkey, go ahead and grab a few recipes, like these turkey spinach lasagna rolls, to use it.

Turkey Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups

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Mexican Leftover Turkey Pie

October 30, 2018 By Shannah 60 Comments

Wondering what to do with leftover turkey this Thanksgiving? Look no futher than this super easy and delicious Mexican leftover turkey pie recipe. It is packed with flavors and takes you way beyond the boring leftover turkey sandwich.

Leftover turkey is just one of those facts of the holidays. No matter how well anyone plans, there always seems to be more leftover turkey than anyone really wants (or at least that is how it goes in my house). This leftover turkey pie recipe is perfect for using up the turkey after everyone is tired of sandwiches!

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Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, Casseroles, Cooking, food, holidays, Main Dishes, Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: freezer friendly, Just Us Four Recipes, leftover ideas, main courses, Main dishes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving leftovers, turkey recipes

The Best Green Bean Casserole Recipe

October 25, 2018 By Shannah Coe 6 Comments

As the holiday season approaches, get your Thanksgiving menu finalized and make sure it includes this amazing green casserole recipe. With extras like bacon, this recipe takes the traditional green bean casserole up a notch and your guests are guaranteed to love it.

Green bean casserole is a staple at pretty much any holiday dinner table. When you are searching for recipes, look no further than this green bean casserole with bacon. It is the best green bean casserole recipe around.

The Best Green Bean Casserole

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Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, Christmas, Cooking, Easter, food, holidays, Recipes, Side dishes, Thanksgiving

Chai Oatmeal Muffins

October 5, 2018 By Shannah Coe 7 Comments

I am excited to partner with BJ’s Wholesale Club to bring you this recipe. While this post is sponsored, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fall flavors like chai, pecan and cranberry are always a favorite. Chai oatmeal muffins combine them all into a deliciously perfect recipe.

Fall is my favorite season. I love all of the fall flavors and the crisp weather. Our schedule is always super packed during fall, though so I also love easy recipes that I can make on Sunday and enjoy all week long. These chai oatmeal muffins are the best way to get your fall flavors in a simple recipe.

Chai Oatmeal Muffins


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Filed Under: Breakfast, Cooking, Desserts, food, Recipes, Snacks, Thanksgiving

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

September 24, 2018 By Shannah Coe 8 Comments

This Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe needs a place on your dessert menu ASAP! These pumpkin cheesecake bites are the perfect size, can be made ahead, and taste absolutely delectable too!

A pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap crust is one of those Thanksgiving cheesecake recipes that you try once and never forget. Our family always does better with smaller desserts so I create mini pumpkin cheesecakes with the same gingersnap crust everyone adores. They are a must for your holiday dessert table.

These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are the perfect dessert for fall, Thanksgiving or any time!

These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are the perfect dessert for fall, Thanksgiving or any time!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Cooking, Desserts, food, holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving

Chai Spiced Pecans Recipe

September 7, 2018 By Shannah Coe Leave a Comment

I am excited to partner with BJ’s Wholesale Club to bring you this recipe. While this post is sponsored, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Chai spiced pecans are the perfect fall snack. Made with all your favorite chai spices, this spiced pecans recipe is a must make as the weather cools.

Fall is all about flavors of cinnamon, pumpkin and, of course, chai spices. As you throw on your boots and sweaters this year, make a large batch of chai spiced pecans for a great fall snack that is packed with fall flavors.

Chai Spiced Roasted Pecans

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Hi, I'm Shannah! Welcome to My Suburban Kitchen, where you'll find tons of recipe ideas including family friendly dinners, sinfully delicious desserts and even Paleo and Whole30 recipes. I love spending time in our kitchen and also share little glimpses of my life as a wife to one awesome Mathlete and working mom to 2 cute kids! I hope you'll grab a seat at our table and enjoy your time in the kitchen with us.

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