Darlings, we need to rethink leftovers. I know that many of you have a negative opinion of them and have even resorted to name-calling – with words like “gelatinous,” “rubbery,” or (the horror!) “nasty.” I know reheating the old stuff isn’t always the best, but leftovers can be a wonderful, easy opportunity for a whole new meal! Read more»
Whether you’re hosting a holiday event this season or bringing a dish to the celebration, a fabulous veggie tray can be your best friend. It gives you the ability (and the right!) to serve dinner a little late. It keeps the youngsters at bay. It keeps the squawkers quiet. And it can also be a thing of beauty! Read more»
Thanksgiving dinner is often steeped in tradition, which can be a blessing and a burden. In our neck of the woods, the pilgrims liked turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, corn, Jell-O® salad (preferably Lime Jell-O Marshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise, though there is some flexibility here) and green bean casserole. Read more»
‘Tis the season when our lives are jammed with holiday thoughts and festivities, so I’m packing three recipes into the blog this week. And it’s all about sweet potatoes! You gotta make ‘em for Thanksgiving … I think it’s a law. And if you are turning your nose up, consider this:
They taste amazing! Really – it’s true. It took me years to try them though. One day I decided that I liked toasted marshmallows so much that it didn’t matter what was underneath, and that’s when I discovered the sweet potatoes underneath were actually fab. Read more»
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