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…
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Sausage Stuffing Italia–My Go To Thanksgiving Recipe
Simple & Gorgeously Delish Holiday Stuffing
Picture Perfect 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…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Drew’s Beet Pickled Deviled 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,…
USA’s State by State Popular Thanksgiving Recipes: Florida, Maple Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows & Pecans
To a Thanksgiving table and the hearts of many an eager diner, other than pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes are the quintessential “sweet” Thanksgiving dish. Without it there is surely something lacking. Here’s Florida’s #1 pick and, I must admit, one of mine too 🙂 Sweet, Salty, Creamy, Orange, Semi Crunchy Goodness. Ingredients 4 1/2 pounds…
Croque Madame; The French Grilled Cheese
In France, Croque Madame is a toasted ham and cheese sandwich with the addition of a simple white cream sauce and fried egg. The Croque Monsieur is the same, but without the egg. This creamy, cheesy, slightly salty, flavorful French delight originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack or lunch. Typically, Emmental…
Haunted Ginger Bread House with Template! Do You Dare??
While grave-digging recently, I came across this stunning, spooky beauty from Oh Sugar Events. Oh sure I could make one in time for Halloween and post it on Once Upon a Spice 😉 RIGHT! So instead, I decided to post the lovely images along with the template (at the bottom) for you–I dug long and deep…
Pasta alla Carbonara Una Pentola “One Pot” Version & a little history
We all know what pasta embodies, but have you ever wondered what “carbonara” means? Carbonaro means charcoal in Italian, but to this day, the connection to this savory, flavorsome dish remains uncertain. Some food historians believe this pasta may have been popular among charcoal makers working in the Apennine Mountains; or perhaps it is called…
Thai Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango: Kao Niow Mamuang
I know of no way to end a perfect Thai meal than with this conventional sweet rice cascading with a healthy fringe of ripe, sweet, juicy mango. Don’t forgot to save a bit of the sweet coconut milk to drizzle over the top of it all…Amazing ending, indeed. Ingredients * 2 cups long-grain white sticky…
Incredibly Simple Eggs Benedict with Easy Blender Hollandaise
On this National Eggs Benedict day I offer you a simple Eggs Benedict recipe for beginner’s. You will find yourself using it as you advance to any cooking level…promise! This version of the highly adored (well, I adore it) classic Eggs Benedict recipe is virtually ready in minutes without all of the once feared preparation….
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