alexandra's kitchen

25+ Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Popovers, Sweet Potato Casserole, Potato Gratin, Classic Stuffing, Green Beans & More

If you’re like me, Thanksgiving is ALL about the sides: crispy, custardy stuffing rubbing elbows with creamy, thyme-scented, Gruyère-crusted scalloped potatoes, the happiest union...

Green Beans

Roasted Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

Seasoned simply with olive oil and salt, these roasted green beans emerge from the oven in just about 20 minutes, crisp-tender in texture with...

Bread Recipes

Lofty Popovers (Yorkshire Pudding)

There is nothing more magical than pulling a pan of lofty popovers from the oven just as everyone is sitting down for dinner, and...

Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlic Soup

The weather this week called for soup. Wanting something new, I turned to Sally Schneider’s A New Way to Cook and found a recipe...

A bowl over overnight chia oats and berries.

Breakfast

Overnight Chia Oats (Gluten-free, Dairy Free)

These overnight oats are loaded with fiber and protein, and I find them irresistible. They take no time to assemble and the recipe can...

A Weck jar holding sourdough starter doubled in volume.

Sourdough Breads

How to Build a Sourdough Starter from Scratch

This post outlines how to build a sourdough starter from scratch simply and quickly. In less than a week and with minimal effort, you...

Pasta

Deli-Style Pasta Salad

Inspired by the classic pasta salad found in delis the world over, this one combines olives, pepperoncini, soppressata, and cheese as well as scallions...

Just-baked pretzel rolls on a sheet pan.

Yeast Breads

No-Knead Soft Pretzel Rolls

Soft-crumbed with a nice chew, these no-knead pretzel rolls are perfect for sandwiches of all kinds: egg and cheese, turkey and brie, roasted vegetables...