Yes, this is a bit over the top but it’s an extra special apple pie for those extra special occasions. It’s not a lot of work, just a lot of words. Graham Cracker Crust 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3 Tbsp. white sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 6 Tbsp. butter – melted 3/4 cup [...]

This recipes yields 2 loaves – 1 to keep (they freeze well) and 1 to give away. The aroma while these bake is intoxicating. 3 1/3 cups regular flour 2 1/2 cups white sugar 2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 15 oz. can [...]

It’s taken me a while to try this method of gently lifting up the turkey skin on the breast meat and spreading the herbs underneath.  Do try this, you’ll be quite happy with the outcome. A turkey cooks at about 20-30 minutes per pound but please consult a turkey timetable for exact specifications.  Turkey Pan [...]

Roger, a friend from work, gave me this recipe. It’s so good, why wait until the holidays? This delicious recipe requires drying out the bread for 3 days. Sounds like too much work? No way! Once you taste it, you’ll be hooked. 1 Giant Loaf Wonder Bread 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh, minced parsley 1/2 tsp. [...]

Why homemade? Because it’s so much better than the canned stuff. The canned stuff is good enough but why not give it a whirl? You’ll dazzle your holiday guests when you present this. 4 12-oz. bags cranberries 3 cups white sugar 3+ cups cold water 2 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin (Knox brand is good) In a [...]

This is an unusual salad that strikes just the right balance between carrots & maple. You can even toss in a tablespoon or two of dried cranberries if you wish. Enjoy. 3-4 cups of shredded carrots 1/2 cup of raisins (regular or yellow) 1 cup celery in small dice 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans, walnut, or [...]

This was created out of pure necessity of getting my family to eat this vegetable. There are a ton of recipes out there for casseroles using these and yams but they are so cloyingly sweet that I went back to the basics and wow! Even our dog eats them! 3 large sweet potatoes or yams [...]