Cracking eggs one carton at a time.
'Twas the night before Christmas... Er, actually, 'twas the morning of Christmas. It's 5:00 a.m. on December 23rd and I've got all of our Christmas lights lit, pumpkin spice coffee steaming in a cup in front of me, and plans to make a breakfast casserole as soon as I'm done typing this. All of this… Continue reading Parmesan Ranch Chex Mix
One of the best parts about Christmas is all of the goodies leading up to the day. Homemade candies, party mixes and cookies abound. Cookies are never in short supply in my house around the holidays. I don't usually break outside of the box when it comes to Christmas cookies, though. My mom, grandma and… Continue reading Christmas Shortbread Bites
For the longest time I thought red velvet was a special kind of cake batter. Like Dr. Pepper, I wasn't sure what was in it but I knew it was different. Imagine my surprise when I learned it was just chocolate with red food coloring. How is that possible? It tastes different than just plain chocolate. Nope.… Continue reading Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
There are a lot of utensils and cooking techniques that have disappeared from the American kitchen over the last few decades. When was the last time you actually used a metal sifter to sift flour for a cake? Or used a double broiler to melt chocolate? Have you ever even used a manual masher to… Continue reading Eggs Benedict Quiche
Maybe you are planning on having a large breakfast for the family on Easter Sunday. Or, like me, you are planning on eating Easter brunch. I think most people, however, will be preparing and serving a lunch for the Sunday holiday. Whatever the case may be, if you are completely clueless on what to make, have… Continue reading Easter Recipe Roundup
It's Christmas Eve, and I'm sitting here sipping on some eggnog and listening to Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker by the London Symphony Orchestra on our brand new soundbar---underneath the glow of the white Christmas lights. One could say I adore Christmas, no? It's my favorite holiday, one that I celebrate for almost the entire month of November… Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Cake
I am a stuffing fanatic. A stuffing fiend. I have made or tried almost every stuffing under the sun. Southern cornbread. Oyster stuffing. Squash and sausage stuffing. Cranberry and wild rice stuffing. I have stuffed all sorts of meats, veggies, and fruits. I've even dreamt up a restaurant idea that revolves around stuffing. This stuffing recipe… Continue reading Andouille and Butternut Squash Stuffing
