Recipes
Entertaining/Holidays
Sticky Honey-Chai Baked Wings
Poultry, Entertaining/Holidays, Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly
Chicken wings are always a favorite in my house and a favorite of many, especially when coming together for game day.
This recipe takes typical and predictable chicken wings to a whole other level by marinating it in chai tea and seasoning it with cumen, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and a...
Fried Goat Cheese
Entertaining/Holidays, Salads
Goat cheese has a very luxurious reputation. This recipe for Fried Goat Cheese can be found in fancy restaurants' salad or appetizer menus for way more than the prize it would take for you to make a whole log!
It's no secret that fried cheese is yummy. Take fried mozzarella...
Easy Jambalaya
Poultry, Entertaining/Holidays, Entertaining/Holidays
Jambalaya is a beloved Cajun rice dish made traditionally, with smoked Andouille sausage, shrimp and other proteins like chicken and spices like cayenne pepper and chili powder.
I made this easy Jambalaya recipe using leftover ham from our Christmas dinner and added smoked Andouille sausage, the rest is history. You...
Beef & Root Vegetable Stew
Beef, Entertaining/Holidays, Slow cooker
Beef stews are classic winter fare and can make for a fabulous meal using inexpensive cuts of beef. Since stews are cooked at long periods, using inexpensive cuts over higher-priced cuts makes better sense as it cooks long enough to get yummy, tender.
This recipe for stew using nothing but...
Roasted Pork Loin with Apples
Entertaining/Holidays, Pork
This recipe for Roasted Pork Loin with Apples, is an elegant dish fit for any occasion, yet simple enough to be done at home during the week.
The pork and apple combination is nothing new. However, roasting the apples in with the potatoes and carrots, as well as adding some...
Pizza Roll Ups
Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly
Store bought puff pastry has many different uses. These days, you can even by organic pre-made puff pastry that has no chemicals and preservatives and will taste just like you made it fresh!
On this day, my husband and I are packing the kids in the car to hang with...
Side Dish: Herb Roasted Potatoes & Carrots
Baked/Roasted, Entertaining/Holidays, Vegetarian
This side dish is incredibly simple and a perfect side to any holiday main dish.I used readily available pantry ingredients on this night. But please, try this out using fresh minced garlic, fresh parsley, rosemary, thyme and oregano and it’s just as good, if not better!
SIDE DISHES: Creamed Spinach & Collard Greens
Entertaining/Holidays, Entertaining/Holidays, Vegetarian
Creamed spinach is not only a steakhouse staple, but also a wonderful side dish for any holiday meal.This uses a slight twist, adding collard greens into the mix. It’s unexpected, yet still equally delicious.
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Baked/Roasted, 30 minutes or less
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Drinks & cocktails
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Entertaining/Holidays
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Drinks & cocktails, Kid-friendly
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Entertaining/Holidays
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Perfect Turkey Brine Recipes from Culinary Legends: Martha Stewart, Julia Child, and Ina Garten
Entertaining/Holidays, Poultry
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Poultry, Entertaining/Holidays
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Seafood
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4 Simple Elegant Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Entertaining/Holidays, Vegetarian, Kid-friendly
Here are four elegant side dish recipes perfect for elevating your Thanksgiving table:Photo By: Kaboompics.com: https://www.pexels.com/photo/foods-on-the-table-5718028/
1. Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
Ingredients:
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup...
Recipes For A Perfect Breeders Cup Party
Entertaining/Holidays
Okay, I know that the best way to experience an event like
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5 Creative Way to Use Fermented Apricots in Cooking and Baking
Baked/Roasted, Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly, Desserts
Fermented foods have gained tremendous
popularity in recent years due to their rich flavor profiles, probiotic
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savory recipes. This ancient preservation method not...