Holiday

Ingredients – Savory Pumpkin Risotto with Pancetta 1 sugar pumpkin (about 1 lb) (or (1) 15 1/2 oz can) 1 cup arborio rice (uncooked) 1/2 lb pancetta (in one piece) 1 small onion splash of white wine 5 cups of vegetable or chicken stock 1/2 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp cinnamon …

  What is it about a perfectly cooked short rib that is so satisfying? Maybe it’s the texture or the marbled fat that gently melts into the dish as it simmers. Whatever it is makes it a favorite in my house. This recipe was inspired by the first chilly morning …

Who doesn’t love a hot, buttered pretzel fresh from the oven? You will make these again and again and not just during Oktoberfest. Mix some brown mustard and honey for a tasty dipping sauce. This Oktoberfest Butter Pretzel Recipe is fun to do with kids because it’s always a challenge …

  Starbucks Can’t Touch our Cranberry Squares with White Chocolate Frosting – It’s a holiday favorite, but satisfying any time of the year. My son didn’t think he would like these, but said they were GREAT and he ate the whole thing. Teen tested, Food Nation Radio approved. Here’s how …

Gluten free! Do you like marshmallows? Then, you’ll love this! Plus, I added a little dessert history, because I’m just nerdy that way. Holiday dessert. Whether Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter, it can be a kind of mixed blessing, so to speak. Many diners approach the crowning event of …

Nothing screams naughty good like this Crispy Juicy Fried Chicken Recipe with Patriotic Potato Salad and Champagne Pineapple Slaw. Chill a couple bottles of organic, biodynamic Frey Wine and you are ready for fireworks in the park! Ingredients –  1 frying chicken 1 cup real buttermilk (or 1 cup milk, …

Ribs, Julia’s Potato Salad, Champagne Pineapple Slaw for your next bbq It took me many years and many tries to make some good ribs. Sometimes I make a dry rub for them, and sometimes I use a wet marinade. This time, it was dry rub time. Try Ribs, Julia’s Potato …

  Hot brown yummy! It’s Derby time and the event is filled with tradition. Here are a few time-tested dishes for the big race. “AND THEY’RE OFF!” Ingredients – Hot Brown for Two (you can multiply this recipe for more) 2 large slices good quality bread 1 stick of slightly …