It’s the holiday season—that time of year when work gets crazy, the family is super-busy, and my schedule is packed. I can hardly find time to sleep much less cook a wholesome meal for Tom and Ben. Sure, you can always just cook up a chicken breast or a piece of fish in a sauté [...]
Not sure what to serve for the big holiday meal this year? How about a pork crown roast? With all of the wow-factor of a beef crown roast at about half the price, a crown roast of pork, rubbed with fresh rosemary, garlic, and orange zest, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Check out this [...]
Need something quick, easy, and delicious to throw together for unexpected company this holiday season? Try this herbed cheese spread from MyRecipes.com. Blending the zesty flavors of feta and cream cheese with fresh parsley, chives, tarragon, and lemon zest, this cheese spread is perfect with crackers, baguette slices, even pita chips. Garnish with a festive [...]
“On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me…” It’s one of my favorite Christmas carols. And in honor of the “partridge in a pear tree,” I really wanted to come up with a cocktail that involved pear to serve to guests on Christmas Eve. Fortunately, I found one on MyRecipes.com. [...]
When the weather gets nippy, there’s nothing like a nice, hot bowl of creamy Farmhouse Chowder. This one from MarthaStewart.com is a keeper. With lots of hearty root vegetables, like carrots, turnips, and rutabaga; plenty of flavor from fresh parsley and dill; and a healthy splash of rich cream, this chicken chowder is good for [...]
