Simple ingredients and totally delicious – this custard-like Christmas Breakfast Oven Cheese Fondue can be assembled the night before and baked while you’re opening gifts.
There’s something about Christmas breakfast that’s just better than all other breakfasts, in my opinion. I don’t know if it’s nostalgia, the excitement of Christmas morning, being surrounded by family, or perhaps a little bit of it all. But there is something certainly special about Christmas breakfast, wouldn’t you agree? …
Pepparkakor (Swedish Ginger Cookies) - a family recipe and Christmas cookie favorite! These thin, spiced cookies make the holidays extra special.During the winter months when I was a kid, my mom liked to bundle me in a knit hat, the kind with a puff-ball on top. But it wasn't just any knit ...
Have you ever had Çilbir (Turkish Poached Eggs in Yogurt)? If not, boy have I got a treat for you! They say you eat with your eyes first... are your eyes dancing yet?Believe me, this tastes every bit as good as it looks! Dense garlicky yogurt swirled into spiced butter and a rich poached egg. Dip ...
It’s been a while since my last post, but I have a good excuse – I’ve been in Italy getting married! Actually, my husband and I were married this past Spring, but no joke, it was performed in the basement of a bail bonds facility with stacks of paper piled high on each desk and paint peeling from ...
I don't remember the first time I saw someone dipping strips of toasts into runny eggs, but I've always had the notion that this was a very special dish. It's like a ritual - tapping a spoon all the way around the egg, removing the top, and dipping the first soldier into the middle and watching the ...
Turkey Pot Pie Popover - an updated version of a classic. This is a great use of those turkey or chicken leftovers!Chicken pot pie on a cool night was the epitome of comfort food when I was a kid. A rich and creamy chicken filling with adorable little bites of peas and carrots, and wrapped ...
Looking to transform that leftover turkey sandwich? Try a Turkey Bao - made with turkey, hoisin sauce, sriracha, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro in a freshly steamed bun.Do you have tons of leftover turkey after Thanksgiving? Are you wondering what to do with all of said turkey? You've got ...
This moist and tender Pork Sausage Dressing is a stand-out dish on any Thanksgiving table!No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without the dressing. Though, before we jump in, let's clarify the terms 'stuffing' and 'dressing'. Growing up we always called it stuffing, no matter how it was prepared. But ...
Unless you're not a turkey fan, the irrefutable centerpiece on the Thanksgiving table is always the turkey. While it's supposed to be the pièce de résistance, I've unfortunately had far more dry turkeys than succulent ones. Even the juiciest of turkeys still have their undeniable dry spots. The ...
There is usually at least one recipe that gets passed down through the generations. Every Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember, we have always had Cranberry Relish at the table.This recipe is from my grandmother's recipe box (on my mother's side). The yellowed, stained, and dog-eared card ...
You've got to try this Pumpkin Bread Pudding!Do you love pumpkin bread? For me, no autumn is complete without the aroma of it baking in the oven. Well things may have changed slightly. I may need to update that statement to no autumn is complete without a big ol' bowl of Pumpkin Bread ...
This Super Creamy Mulligatawny Soup is going to ROCK your world! It's so rich, so creamy, so good, that I was literally spooning molten hot soup into my mouth before it even had time to cool down! I went back for 2nds, 3rds, and finally stopped when I felt like I was going to burst if I ate another ...
Chef Patrick O'Connell describes it as, 'liquid autumn'. Rich, mildly sweet, and silky smooth - this Apple Rutabaga Soup is one of the tastiest soups I've ever had! When I was living in DC, I had the fortunate pleasure of dinning at The Inn at Little Washington. The interior design of the Inn is ...
