Ohio’s Pick “Turducken Cheese Ball” OK, so this one is a little involved, but I tell you, what a statement it makes! It’s not only gorgeous and pleasing to the eye, but to every sense of the palate as well. There is no other like it! Pinky swear! If you want to impress a crowd or…
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USA’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes State to State: North Carolina “Deep Fried Turkey”
North Carolina picks moist, golden and packed with flavor “Deep Fried Turkey” The popularity of Deep Fried Turkey has continued to grown and an entire industry has cropped up to support it. Turkeys can be fried stove-top, but be prepared for cleanup! What’s the answer? Take the pending mess outdoors! You may think frying is…
Sicilian Sausage Gravy & Crisp Vegetables Over Toasted Bruschetta
A Sicilian-inspired dish offering many colors and flavors that exist under the Sicilian sun. This Italian twist on traditional Southern fare takes minimal prep and few ingredients. Yet, the taste leaves you dreaming of a market place stroll around the the narrow, medieval streets of Palermo. It’s THAT good! Serve with eggs over easy and Italian style…
Vary “Frozen” Berry Pie; A Taste of Summertime Anytime + Perfect Pie Dough Picture Tutorial
This pie really is “easy as pie” since you are starting with frozen fruit. Using frozen fruit insures freshness and flavor, since most frozen is picked at its peak, prepped and sealed. Plus, it’s already washed, sliced and prepared for you. Just remember to “thaw halfway” before baking; never prepare when fruit is completely frozen…
USA’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes State to State: Oregon “Cornbread Dressing”
Oregon’s Pick: Cornbread Dressing What recipes are you searching for Thanksgiving? Here’s a point to point bulletin scanning the US! Ingredients: 2 boxes (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix 2 eggs 2/3 cup milk 8 ounces bacon, chopped 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium-size carrots, diced (about 1/2 cup) 1 rib celery, diced 1/2 cup…
By Royal Command: A Traditional Serving at Buckingham Palace
“By Royal Command” by Ken Bayliss Co-Author of the “Once Upon a Spice” and “A Time for Food” Cookbooks What does a chef do in Buckingham Palace? Well, it ain’t Downton, that’s for sure. Though unlike commercial establishments, it does have predictability, as they say in a recent advert for a sous chef. Of course…
Maple Herb Dijon Chicken, “Simply” Delicious
Sweet, slightly salty, savory & with a hint of herbs; Baked chicken at its finest with a rich and creamy maple Dijon sauce. This luscious dish is easy, delicious with minimal prep time that offers gourmet style results. A light crust will form on top of the chicken and the garlic will slightly caramelize—great presentation! …
EASY 5 Minute Coconut Milk Chocolate Mousse: Naturally Dairy & Gluten Free—Paleo Friendly!
We recently had guests over for lunch who were all Paleo-ites. I asked myself “are you up to this? YES! would this be a challenge or a breeze?” I look at cooking as an adventure anyway so I quickly placed on my colorful, open-minded thinking cap and got to planning. I want these people to…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Bethany’s Grandma’s Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread
In my opinion, few things pair better with a large steaming hot bowl of chili than Cornbread! Today’s delicious offering is from our friend Bethany who gathered it from her Grandmother who collected it from “her” Grandmother; it’s that memorable and delicious! With buttermilk and a few simple ingredients hiding in your kitchen, the end…
Garlic Broccoli Parmesan Pasta Una Pentola: Vegetarian “One Pot”
This simple, easy and incredibly delicious Vegetarian pasta dish brings me back to childhood when times were light, fun and less complex. Food such as this are the embodiment of northern Italian Peasant fare which are filled with scrumptious non-complex flavors, texture and colors . Here, I’ve turned my Mama Carmela’s delectable simple Vegetarian dish into…
Once Upon a Spice 