“Marshmallow World” by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin “It’s a marshmallow world in the winter When the snow comes to cover the ground It’s the time for play, it’s a whipped cream day I wait for it the whole year round.” Homemade marshmallows? Yes! Are they worth the effort? Absolutely! Plus, they’re really not difficult…
Month: November 2014
Tuscan Turkey Tetrazzini
Here’s one more luscious recipe for your Thanksgiving leftover turkey. We smoked a 17 pounder, and had abundance so I could not omit one of my favorite turkey recipes. This formula is versatile and tuna can be substituted for other times of the year. It’s creamy, slightly cheesy and true Tuscan fare, through and through. …
A Green Leftover Idea For Black Friday! Oaxaca Turkey Enchiladas Verde with Panela & Queso Blanco
I realize the last thing you may want to do is cook today, but you must put those luscious turkey leftovers to good use! Try a little Mexican! These cheesy, slightly spicy enchiladas will not only use up the extras, but reheat well the next day as well. Ingredients: 3 cups cubed cooked turkey 1…
USA’s Statewide Recipe Search! Kansas Picks: The Word’s Best Waldorf Salad
The Word’s Best Waldorf Salad The Waldorf salad was first created between 1893 and 1896 at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City (the precursor of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, which came into being with the merger of the Waldorf with the adjacent Astoria Hotel, opened in 1897). Oscar Tschirky, who was the Waldorf’s maître d’hôtel…
USA’s Statewide Recipe Search Connecticut’s Pick: Sausage Stuffing Italia!
Sausage Stuffing Italia This mouth-watering recipe can stand up to any out there that include twice the ingredients and are more complex. I make this every year and it’s always perfect with consistent rave results, guest after guest. If you’re not a sausage fan, well make another recipe 😉 That being said, the sausage flavor…
Pick a Perfect Easter Pie: Crunchy Buttery Charleston Pecan
Pecan has always been a tremendous favorite of mine. I don’t need a holiday to make it, but Thanksgiving is when I find myself preparing it most. My go to recipe is one that I found many moons ago while dining at a, then popular, restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina called “Poogan’s Porch.” That night I…
Chili Over Pasta? Cincinnati Skyline Chili & a little history
Growing up in our conventional Italian household, serving this type of sauce over pasta was unheard of–bordering blasphemous! Yet, I can still remember the first time I experienced this incredible, piquant potion poured over pasta—brimming with beans and golden cheeses and spiked with red onions. Heaven! I knew this would soon become a lasting love affair….
USA’s Most Searched Thanksgiving Recipes! Tennessee’s Pick: Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars
These delectable bars are a wonderful alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. The creamy, slightly gingery taste of the soft, smooth cream cheese compliments leaps and bounds! These whirling wonders are a wonderful addition to your holiday tables as well as a simple, quiet tea time snack. Pure pumpkin pleasure! Serves: 16 bars Ingredients: For crust: ½…
Parker House Rolls: The Original Buttery Boston Hotel Recipe
Parker House Rolls are one of New England’s many trademark culinary offerings. Perfect for this time of year, when the weather turns cold and we start thinking about comfort food and holiday dinners. These famous rolls have a crisp, buttery exterior and a soft, tender crumb that steams when broken apart. The delectable, folded, golden…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Drew’s Beet Pickled Devil Eggs
Want to make a sweet yet savory statement on your holiday table? These vibrant, savory, and slightly spicy deviled eggs are perfect for all sorts of gatherings and easy enough to make for snacks too. Thanks for this scrumptious addition, Drew! Ingredients 1 cup apple cider vinegar, plus 3 tablespoons, divided ¼ cup granulated sugar,…