The Recipe Box
Slow Cooker Sausage Gravy
A big hearty breakfast is the highlight of a holiday morning! We should be cherishing every moment with loved ones and sometimes making another meal + another round of dishes can be overwhelming. A common Christmas Morning tradition seems to be cinnamon rolls, since they can be made the evening before and freshly baked upon waking up. Cinnamon rolls are great, but not everyone at the table wants a sweet + sugary morning treat. I am savory gal personally, so biscuits and gravy is what I'll be having this year. To make it as hassle free as cinnamon rolls, I've turned this into a crockpot recipe that can either cook on high for 4 hours if you're an early riser, or on low for 8 if you let it go overnight.
Baking Powder Biscuits
Nothing beats a buttery biscuit for breakfast. I made these to serve with Sausage Gravy, but they would make delicious shortcakes or egg sandwiches just as easily. Each time I make a batch, I bake half + freeze the other. This leaves me with about 6 biscuits ready to be baked on demand over the next few weeks.
Baked Cod + Lemon Gnocchi
Though I created this as a family style Holiday meal, I think it may have earned a spot as an everyday favorite. The gnocchi cooks in just 5-6 minutes, cod cooks for less than 10, and the sauce comes together in seconds. It's crunchy and chewy and bright and buttery all at the same time.
Posy Sugar Cookies
I live for a 'make once, bake all season long' recipe. This sugar cookie dough will keep for 2 months in the freezer, so save yourself the time + make a big batch sooner than later! While I'm aiming for a holiday theme here, this dough is perfect for any shapes or sprinkles throughout the year.
Arancini with Tomatoes + Peas
I have always been a big fan of arancini, I love a tomato based risotto stuffed with Bolognese then fried to a crisp but tender, cheesy bite of love! You may see them on the menu as arancini, rice balls, risotto balls, or suppli-- the difference is still a debate for me but I've never met one I didn't like! I like to make the risotto + filling one day, then shape + bread them the next. This way, you can either freeze them after breading for another day, or fry immediately. You can certainly make these smaller as well, I was feeling generous.
Lemon Verbena Hot Toddy
Lemon Verbena is one of my favorite herbs but I see it more often in candles + soaps than I do food. When Runamok launched Lemon Verbena Honey, I couldn't wait to get a taste. It brings gentle lemon-y flavor without introducing any acid or sour notes. Sore throat or cold day, this drink is the cure.
Candied Blueberry Bacon Bread Twists
I have been wanting to make bacon bread twists since I saw a version of them on Half Baked Harvest. We made candied bacon with SKORDO Blueberry Pork Rub for an event two years ago and I kid you not, people went nuts over them!
Pecan Pie with Orange Zest + Smoked Cherrywood Sea Salt
Talk about elevated flavors! During a recent road trip with my partner, we got talking holiday traditions and must-have-at-the-table favorites. I decided I'd be happy to never see sweet potatoes with broiled marshmallows ever again, but wouldn't consider it a Thanksgiving without pie.
Baked Brie featuring Runamok Chipotle Morita Infused Honey
This recipe is inspired by Melissa Clark's Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Hot Honey and Anchovies in her book, Dinner in French: My Recipes By Way of France. A busy fall schedule meant this was made at 9am on a Tuesday morning for a quick taste test. Turns out, pastry wrapped cheese is the perfect breakfast. The added savory notes from the garlic, anchovies and peppers pair perfectly with the sweet heat in Runamok's Chipotle Morita Infused Honey. Delicious!
Black Truffle Mac + Cheese
SKORDO Black Truffle Sea Salt is a perfect addition to any dish you want to elevate or make feel indulgent. It provides that umami flavor, where you aren't exactly sure what you're tasting but you're into it. This mac + cheese is the perfect intro to playing with truffle salt, it takes an already beloved dish and pushes it one step 'fungi-er' (funkier).
Maple Ginger Mule
We are always so excited to see what Runamok is coming up with. First the delicious infused maple syrups, then the Maple Old Fashioned Syrup, and now a Maple Ginger Mule?! This is a delicious addition to your holiday parties, a quick pour + top with club soda makes you a balanced cocktail, perfect for cheers-ing all season long.
Spiked Mulled Cider
Our Mulling Party! recipe kit is delicious anytime of year, but incredibly popular in these colder months. We truly can't keep it on the shelves, and love playing with new ways to use it. Last year we mulled wine, and used the remainder to poach pears for a galette. This time, we're simply mulling cider + adding bourbon for the grownups. I'd highly recommend welcoming your guests with a warm mug of this over the holidays!