Not everyone likes pumpkin in a pie for Thanksgiving, so how about some pumpkin pie squares? The dessert is baked in a 9-by-13-inch pan and has all the yummy flavors of pumpkin pie without having to make a traditional crust. Instead, the crust consists of flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, and butter pressed into the pan and […]
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Are You Feeling Bogged Down?
The Pilgrims gave the cranberry its modern name. To them, the pink cranberry blossoms resembled heads of cranes, and craneberry later became cranberry. Cultivation began in 1816 in the town of Dennis on Cape Cod, where Captain Henry Hall noted that where beach and sand blew over the vines, the berries grew better. He transplanted […]
There is More to Pumpkin than a Pie!
Pumpkins and squash have a long history, going back to the ancient Americas. Archeologists have determined that variations of squash and pumpkins were cultivated along river creek banks along with sunflowers and beans. After the emergence of corn, ancient farmers decided to grow squash, corn, and beans together. This was because the bean roots set nitrogen […]
Spreads, Toppers, and Dips for Easy Holiday Appetizers
Dips and spreads never go out of style, and are always welcome for large gatherings like holiday parties because most of them can be made ahead, are not outrageously expensive, and appeal to everyone. You can feed a lot of people with one bowl of a delicious dip, or a spread for pieces of toasted baguettes […]
America Loves Mac & Cheese (plus some free boxes!)
To many, it is the quintessential comfort food. If there were such a thing as a drive-through mac and cheese establishment, it would probably rival the burgers and fries. The love of mac and cheese starts in childhood and continues through adulthood. For some, it is even a staple at Thanksgiving right along with the stuffing. […]
Holiday Cooking from the ‘ 60’s
I love the extra bonus packet of recipes that magazines sometimes include in monthly issues, or they offer a free bonus booklet if you renew your subscription. I have saved these two from the late ’60’s and they are still favorites that I browse through every Thanksgiving and Christmas. The eggnog in the Reader’s Digest issue is hands […]
A Fun Collection of Thanksgiving and Christmas Paperback Give-Aways!
I have a fun giveaway for today! It’s a huge envelope filled with holiday food magazines and booklets, for Thanksgiving and Christmas cooking and decorating. Plop yourself in a chair and have fun searching for recipes for your upcoming get-togethers and family gatherings this holiday season. To enter the random drawing, send your name and email address by midnight CST Friday, November 19th to […]
Sunday Recipe for 11-14-10
I love make-ahead Thanksgiving ideas. Here is one of my favorites for pies. My family likes to have a variety of pies for Thanksgiving dinner. This pie crust recipe is enough for two 9-inch double crusts plus one single crust. The best part is, you can make the crust dough ahead of time, wrap them […]
