Just call me Side Dish Serena.  I have never made my mother madder than by repeating marshmallow and pecan streusel repetitively as I am making this.  It is so fancy.  I’m either making my pecan streusel.  I am trying to get my pecan streusel right.  I am checking my pecan streusel.  Has anyone seen the marshmallows for my pecan streusel?  Mommy, I need you to

I always joke that I cook the “gourmet” versions of my mother’s meals.  She has taught me everything I know, but I have surpassed the master in some ways.  I can make a mean deep south string bean, but during the holidays I kick it up a notch with string bean casserole.  My family loves it, and it allows me to keep Vanesa’s beloved godmother’s

Thanksgiving is tomorrow.  If you are like me, then you are the primary chef for your family.  I am going to be sharing my go to recipes that I’ll be up all night cooking.  First things first…the star of the show – our Maple Lawn Turkey.  It arrived yesterday at David’s Natural Market.  Whoop whoop!!  He’s beautiful and unthawed and I’m about to pull his