Holiday

t's Derby time and the event is filled with tradition. Here are a few time-tested dishes for the big race.

St. Patrick’s Day is coming and the Leprechauns are feeling frisky! St. Patrick’s Day Myths And Tasty Recipes. A cozy Irish meal, a pint of Guinness (or a nice Cabernet for the less brave), and a heavenly dessert will lead you over the rainbow to a romantic Irish evening. St. …

Christmas Goose with Morel/Herb “stuffing” & Blood Orange Gastrique – We challenged readers and listeners to come up with the best Christmas menu this year. Isn’t that more fun than telling you what to make? This goose was the very epitome of savory and the stuffing (made as dressing, separately) …

Christmas Dinner – Succulent Prime Rib I’m not sure why I forgot about this great dish and its simplicity. There is no basting. There is no trussing. It roasts beautifully every time. Prime Rib Roast – Christmas Dinner – Succulent Prime Rib Ingredients 1 butcher prepped 6-7 lb Prime Rib …

Edible Christmas Presents Make Tasty and Affordable Gifts – In this digital age we live in, now more than ever people appreciate the time taken to make a gift and the tastier the better. I put together some ideas to make friends and family smile over the holidays. If you …

Gingerbread House and Cookies – This is a fun project my son and I like to do during the Christmas season. It takes a LOT of gingerbread. Here’s the recipe I used this year (I like to experiment with different weights of flour, etc. 4 1/2 lbs of pastry flour …

Don’t Stress Over the Gravy/Sauce! – I know how it is, believe me. You spend all week (maybe weeks) planning a holiday menu. Your guests arrive, intoxicating smells of roast turkey, prime rib, beef tenderloin or other succulent specialties fill the air. All that’s left is to make the gravy …

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