• Classic Poultry Gravy is a staple at any holiday table made with turkey drippings or your favorite chicken broth.
    Christmas,  Holiday,  Sauces,  Thanksgiving

    Classic Poultry Gravy

    Classic Poultry Gravy is a staple at any holiday table made with turkey drippings or your favorite chicken broth.. The perfect gravy is only three ingredients away. It’s so easy to make, you’ll ditch the flavor packet and make from scratch from now on. Perfect served over Classic Mashed Potatoes. This recipe can be made with drippings, broth or bouillon using chicken, turkey or beef. Ingredients in Classic Poultry Gravy FIND US ON INSTAGRAM – TAG PHOTO @outwest.lifestyle Related Recipes Comfort food and holiday meals made easy. Herb Crusted Prime Rib uses a no-fail method that will definitely impress your guests, with flavors of garlic, fennel seed, coriander and caraway…

  • This Thanksgiving head Out West with this Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing packed full of sliced apple, pecan and celery with rustic bread cubes.
    Thanksgiving

    Western Style Thanksgiving

    Western Style Thanksgiving featuring bold flavors and farm to table ingredients served with a rustic elegance. Starters It’s always good to have a few starters for your guests to enjoy before the main event. I like to have a variety of olives, crackers, cheese and a couple fancier options such as Creamy Smoked Beet Toast, Acorn Squash Soup. and Fall Salad with Pecans, Yams and Cotija. Creamy Smoked Beet Toast with goat cheese, toasted pecans and balsamic hot honey drizzle on sourdough toast. his appetizer gets a huge amount of flavor from slow smoking a variety of beets.  Use your wood pellet smoker, such as Pit Boss or Traeger, to create…

  • Roman Meatballs with Polenta combine ground beef, Italian sausage and prosciutto with pine nuts and fresh basil over creamy polenta.
    Italian,  Italian,  Valentine's Day

    Roman Meatballs with Polenta

    Roman Meatballs with Polenta combine ground beef, Italian sausage and prosciutto with pine nuts and fresh basil over creamy polenta. Inspired by a romantic restaurant in Edmonds where my husband took me for date night. These Roman Meatballs are to die for. So much flavor, so much texture and sitting in a pool of saucy, creamy polenta. Really all you need more is a loaf of French bread and a glass of wine or martini. Ingredients in Roman Meatballs Related Recipes Italian comfort food comes in many different forms, from creamy polenta, to pappardelle ribbons and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Try some of our favorites as seen below. Red Wine…

  • Shallot Citrus Green Beans served cold after being quickly marinated in a light agave lime dressing with shaved shallots.
    Side Dish,  Thanksgiving

    Shallot Citrus Green Beans

    Shallot Citrus Green Beans served cold after being quickly marinated in a light agave lime dressing with shaved shallots. Fresh, crispy and perfect as a side dish. I like to make this recipe using fresh picked green beans. The taste is exceptional. You can use store bought, of course, but fresh is always first choice. The quick marinade coats the blanched beans and you get a perfectly coated crispy bite. You can serve these green beans warm if you so desire. Just skip the ice water bath and coat with dressing immediately following the blanching process. Serve them as a side dish to your favorite protein. Leave them in the…

  • Blistered Sauerkraut with Sausage is a quick and flavorful dish with charred cabbage and hints of caraway, fennel and malt vinegar.
    Camping Recipes,  Holiday,  Main Dish,  Pork,  St. Patrick's Day

    Blistered Sauerkraut with Sausage

    Blistered Sauerkraut with Sausage is a quick and flavorful dish with charred cabbage and hints of caraway, fennel and malt vinegar. This one dish dinner would be a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It’s not only budget friendly, but comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with smashed potatoes….and who doesn’t like that? Grab a pack of your favorite smoked sausage. Mine happens to be Hempler’s Bacon and White Cheddar Sausage because, one, it’s local and two because it’s great quality. The bacon and white cheddar combination is especially good with the sauerkraut vibes going on here. Ingredients in Blistered Sauerkraut with Sausage Related Recipes Whether you are…