Cranberry Bread
A traditional sweet and tangy, moist cake that is a staple for Christmas time. Make a double batch and use slightly smaller paper loaf pans to package up as gifts. These also freeze very well so you can take them...
Good Stuff
Buttermilk Pie Crust
A delicious flaky pie crust that’s super easy to put together – and it’s a good use for leftover buttermilk. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut...
Cranberry Buttermilk Pie
Try something new for the holidays! This pie sets up like a flan and has a really flaky, tender crust. Truth be told, it was the inspiration for finding other recipes with buttermilk. Cream Cheese Pie Crust Makes 1 single...
Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad
Even if you think you don’t like kale or Brussels sprouts, or both, I promise the salad is delicious and it holds up even dressed for days afterwards. A great crowd-pleaser for large gatherings. Ingredients Dressing: 1/4 cup fresh lemon...
Cranberry Sauce
Using freshly juiced pomegranate juice brings as much sweetness as it does tang – replacing the orange juice in traditional recipes. Ingredients 1 12 oz bag of fresh cranberries 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate juice 1/2 cup water 1 cup of...
Cornbread Stuffing (Gluten-Free)
A simple, traditional stuffing to satisfy our vegetarian and / or gluten sensitive friends at Thanksgiving – or any time! Ingredients 1 recipe old fashioned gluten-free cornbread 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium yellow...
Thanksgiving Menu
Appetizers Stuffed Mushrooms Arancini – two ways Squid Salad Cheese and Charcuterie Board Olives The Soup or the Pasta, That is the Question Options Chicken Soup with Little Meatballs (aka Italian Wedding Soup that no one actually serves at weddings)...
Scaccia
This is not a calzone but more literally “stuffed bread”. Robin and I found this recipe in an Italian Cooking magazine and tried it. We’ve adapted it and tried different fillings like anchovies, basil and turkey Italian sausage crumbled. We...
Potato Salad
10 good potatoes 6 -7 eggs 2 ribs celery, chopped small handful fresh parsley pickle and 1-2 tablespoons pickle juice salt & pepper to taste 2 – 3 scallions chopped fine 1 cup mayonnaise Boil potatoes and eggs until a...