Spicy Mexica Chorizo tamed with a touch of melty cheese all piled on to the cutest little Polenta squares. That’s my kind of appetizer. Maybe yours, too! And look, there’s red & green for Christmas… via Chorizo Polenta Bites — Frugal Hausfrau
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Pomegranate and Cranberry Salsa + Natural Table Centrepieces
Gorgeous & Beautifully Festive! food to glow I love Christmas dinner as much as anyone. After all, I pretty much get to make the menu, cook it and serve it. Just today my daughter Rachel and I have donned felt antlers to make up some venison sausage rolls, cranberry sauce and start fermenting blini batter for smoked…
Last-Minute Light Christmas Cake — Travel Gourmet
There is a family story about Dundee cake. I took to making Scottish Whisky Dundee Cake for Christmas from Delia Smith’s Christmas book way back when it was first published in 1990 and my kids were still quite small. No one in the family – other than me – likes ‘proper’ Christmas cake: a rich,…
Morning Strata — The Thankful Heart
Hello all–I have a dear friend Sue, who is one of those cooks who always sets beautiful (and delicious!) food out on the table. She gave me this recipe 35 years ago and I’ve been making it ever since! It’s a Christmas morning favorite because you make it the day before and in […] via Morning…
Lolly Cake – Recipe — The Sweet Explorer
Growing up my Mum always made a variety of Christmas sweets and one of my favourites was Lolly Cake. It has now become one of our family treats at Christmas and one of the things I make to put in a treat box as gifts. It’s a super easy recipe that the kids can help […]…
Recipe: Beer-Fried Green Beans — FOOD MINGLE BLOG
I first saw these on the menu at a local pub and I was immediately intrigued. A deep-fried vegetable sounded odd, but yet interesting. I ordered them and I have been a fan ever since. Make you own deep-fried green beans using the recipe below. Ingredients: Peanut oil, for frying 1 cup beer 1 cup […]…
Smothered Chicken Thighs — B Good Eats & Treats
Smothered chicken is something that we ate in my home growing up at least once every other week. I didn’t realize until I moved out on my own and started cooking for myself regularly why that was so. The reason is very clear cut. It’s cheap and relatively easy to make. via Smothered Chicken Thighs —…
Lemon Christmas Cake — Simply Made Kitchen and Crafts
A couple of years ago, I was invited to an afternoon luncheon where a gathering of friends would celebrate the coming of Christmas. When I arrived, several women were happily chatting as they placed holiday favors at each place setting. An assortment of Christmas chocolates, candy canes, and holiday ornaments were individually wrapped for each […]…
Mama Carmela’s Thanksgiving, Christmas & Easter- Napolitano Meatball & Hard Boiled Egg Lasagna
This is a quick and easy version of my Mama Carmela’s famous Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Lasagna. The addition of hard-boiled eggs and sliced meatballs were influenced by her northern Italian background and make this dish extra delicious and one of a kind! I’ve adapted her recipe and made it “today” friendly for ease of…
Spiced Apple Pecan Loaf
Originally posted on apuginthekitchen:
3 mini loaves You all know about my passion for animals and that I work with rescue and animal related charities. One of the groups I work with is called PugsquadSOS. We recently had an auction to benefit a small animal rescue group in upstate NY and I donated homemade baked…
Once Upon a Spice 