Here Comes the Heat!
If you find you are hosting small (or larger) groups this year, having some go-to holiday food options that won’t break the bank can be helpful.
Getting Lots of Holiday Bang for Your Buck!
If you find you are hosting small (or larger) groups this year, having some go-to holiday food options that won’t break the bank can be helpful.
Family Traditions and Cranberries – The Holiday Superfood
This year we added one of my mom’s family traditions, a Cranberry Orange Relish. This served as an alternative to a cooked type of cranberry sauce (or canned).
Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce doesn’t always have to be what you are picturing, either. Try simmering some of the tart berries with your favorite bottled barbeque sauce, and you’ll end up with...
Banana-Cranberry Smoothie
Try a Banana-Cranberry smoothie for a bright start to your day with fresh, whole cranberries .
Cranberry Orange Walnut Relish
This Cranberry Orange Relish is a delightfully tart, crisp and crunchy alternative to the typical canned cranberry sauce.
Making the Most of this Pandemic Thanksgiving!
Keeping the Thanksgiving meal smaller means your family can try new dishes. Get the kids involved and make something together.
Mini Caramel Apple Tarts
Feel free to substitute homemade (or prepared refrigerated) pie crust instead of the puff pastry if you like.
Cranberry Hazelnut salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Switch up the dressing however you like… or purchase one from the store. Used dried Cherries or golden raisins instead, or any nut you prefer.
Roasted Delicata Squash
Feel free to substitute any squash you wish! Butternut, Acorn. Hubbard or Golden Nugget are all good options.
Garlic, Cornbread and Thyme Stuffing
You can use fresh cornbread – in that case use less stock – or dried cornbread stuffing mix. If using a dried mix, then be careful not to over season the mixture.
Simple Brined Turkey
This simple turkey brine is infused with sage and citrus and makes a super moist, flavorful Thanksgiving turkey! Brine for 12 to 24 hours before cooking.
A Little Effort Goes a Long Way on Valentine’s Day!
Many of us enjoy chocolates, flowers and champagne for Valentine’s Day, since they are fun, festive and delicious! However, if your budget, or your nutritional goals, interfere with these options
Healthful Valentine’s Day Menu Ideas
How can you tell your favorite Valentine how much you care, without expensive flowers or sugar-laden chocolate? Make them a special meal!
Festive Holiday Drinks
While wine and beer are always classic, it’s quite fun to offer something unexpected to your friends and family, especially as a welcoming cocktail.
Aged Egg Nog
Aged eggnog has become a new holiday tradition in my house but it takes a lot of forethought and planning if you’re going to enjoy this nog in its most delicious form on Christmas this year.
The Rusty Rooster
One of my favorite, festive drinks for the holiday season is nicknamed “The Rusty Rooster” in our family. The “recipe” is pretty simple.
Raw Cranberry Relish
A super simple fresh Cranberry relish, made with Fresh Cranberries, Granny Smith Apples, fresh Oranges, and Sugar. Making it ahead gets it off your to-do list, and also mellows the flavor significantly.
Thyme-Infused Rice Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pine Nuts
Brown Rice, cooked with Sweet Onion and fresh Thyme, tossed with a sweet-tart Apple, dried Cranberries and Pine Nuts. A healthy snack or a great holiday side dish.
Lighter Ideas for Holiday Sides!
As much as I like a traditional holiday dinner, I also love to mix things up with new flavors and presentations. I find that new twists on old staples makes the dinner not only more interesting…