This Norman Rockwell look-alike, Brine Roasted Turkey will be an impressive centerpiece on your Thanksgiving table. This big, golden turkey is tender and juicy. The skin is so crisp you can almost hear it crackle when sliced.
Golden Brown Brine Roasted Turkey
Here is how we celebrate Thanksgiving this year and it all begins with a traditional brine for the big bird. …
This is an all butter yellow cake with chocolate frosting and it is perfect for any occasion. It’s the kind of cake that you will want to keep on record to make over and over. This yellow cake has a soft, tender texture and a rich buttery flavor. It is all dressed up in a…
If you have been following our blog for a while you would have noticed that we love our wines! To steal a quote from Julia Child, “We enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes we even put it in our food.” Our one rule is to enjoy it! With the holidays nearly here, we want to share with…
I don’t know about you but cranberry sauce is a must at our Thanksgiving Dinner! Do you stock up on cans of store-bought cranberry sauce? If you have never tried a Homemade Cranberry Sauce, I hope you will give this a recipe a try. I am betting you will give up on the canned…
These Italian wedding cookies are little bite-size morsels of heaven. They are crumbly, rich, buttery, and incredibly addictive. Don’t let the name fool you. These cookies are not just for weddings. They are perfect for any occasion and especially make a huge appearance during the holiday season. What are Italian Wedding Cookies? Italian Wedding…
Hey, people! It is almost Thanksgiving again and time to plan your menu. We are happy to share this Sprouted Brown Rice and Quinoa Stuffing with you. This savory gluten free stuffing includes fresh veggies, herbs, nuts and bacon. Thanksgiving is my second favorite holiday of the year. It is a time to honor God…
This Jewish apple cake is an incredibly moist cake that is loaded with chunks of sweet apples and a hint of orange zest. It is perfect for any occasion. Is Jewish Apple Cake Really Jewish? The original recipe for this Jewish apple cake came from a very old church cookbook. The irony is that it…
This recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip muffins is a fall favorite. It is packed with pumpkin flavor, warm cinnamon spice, and chocolate chips. I don’t know who decided muffins could be a breakfast food but I’m on board for all the muffins for breakfast. These muffins have pumpkin in them so that has to…
Serve these stylish smoked salmon pinwheels at your next dinner party. They are easy to make and go great with a cheese and cracker platter. Smoked Salmon Pinwheels Here’s the deal, dinner parties can be stressful and demand a good amount of your time. You can’t just throw leftovers on the table or tell your…
We adapted our original recipe for Flan Napolitano into an irresistible fall dessert with pumpkin. Celebrate fall with this amazing Pumpkin Flan Napolitano with Rum Caramel Sauce. Flan Napolitano is a cream cheese flan and this pumpkin version will set a new standard for your fall-themed desserts. THE PERFECT DESSERT FOR HOLIDAY DINNERS: Holiday dinners…
Who doesn’t love a decadent slice of intense chocolate cake topped with cream cheese frosting? This homemade double chocolate cream cheese frosting recipe will take your chocolate cake from totally delicious to over-the-top-close-your-eyes-and-savor-every-bite yum. Using easy, everyday ingredients you can have a homemade frosting that is anything but typical in no time at all. This…
Potatoes! There are so many ways to prepare this much-loved tuber but mashed is at the top of the list. We are excited to share this version of creamy Ricotta Mashed Potatoes with you. The ricotta cheese adds an extra creaminess and a subtle cheesy flavor to this old-time favorite. Fluffy ricotta mashed potatoes! Rich…
Venison goulash is one of our favorite ways to prepare venison. Ultra tender venison is smothered in a thick, savory red sauce and makes a delicious, hearty stew. WHAT IS GOULASH Goulash is a stew that originates from Hungary as an economical beef stew made initially by Hungarian herdsmen. The dish has grown in popularity…
Mmmm, these little bites of Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Figs are so good! A sweet fresh fig stuffed with blue cheese and thyme leaves then wrapped with salty bacon. Top that off with a brushing of clover honey and broil until the bacon is crispy. These easy appetizers are ready for the party! Crispy, salty, creamy and…
Yes, we are back in Greece again! We love all foods Greek and today we bring you Lamb Stuffed Grape Leaves with Avgolemono Sauce. The delicious tangy avgolemono sauce is the perfect partner for these rich, flavorful dolmas. Serve these tender lamb and rice filled Dolmas, swimming in a tangy avgolemono sauce as the main entrée…
Create a fun and easy monster cake for a monster theme party. This is a quick and easy way to make an adorable and original birthday cake for a kids birthday party. I based this monster face off of the monster in the book “Where the Wild Things Are“. This is a really easy cake…
Step aside peanut butter! These nuts and seeds came straight from the squirrel and they make the best roasted seed and nut butter. Natural, homemade nut and seed butter is better than anything you can buy in the store. This creamy spread will have the squirrels envious.
