Hors d’oeuvres CAN be quick and simple! Don’t deny it. Things get busy over the holidays, people tire of the preparations and just want to gather and relax. You may have ended up with an impromptu party or two, so here’s how to make the most of it and be …
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I don't how you feel, but I'm pretty stuffed after all this holiday food. You know, the cookies, the cakes,
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For our Christmas dinner menu, we are going to start with dessert first. Your family will love this traditional French Christmas dessert!
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Few pleasures in life are more indulgent and more succulent than a properly prepared tenderloin of beef .
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Every year, I tend to make the SAME old Christmas cookies. This year I wanted to make some cookies that were new (at least to me)
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My only regret is I didn't make more! Feel free to double this recipe. This is NOT going to last long in our house. It's so good and the chocolate has a perfect texture.
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Green bean casserole with chipotle cream sauce This is a great new way to make green bean casserole for Thanksgiving. Check it out. Ingredients Green bean casserole with chipotle cream sauce 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2″ pieces 1 lb button mushrooms, sliced in 1/4 ” …
Read More »No Mash – Potatoes Dauphinoise
In theory, dessert would be made by now and the Prime Rib would be roasting in the oven. Now it's time to do the side dishes. You can also do this
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