Ah, that annual stressful event known as holiday dinner planning. If you're a novice cook, it can seem deeply conflicted. But then, remember the math. Most classic holiday dinner menus include a main dish, gravy or sauce, potatoes, two to three vegetables, some bread, plus … [Read more...] about How to Build a Holiday Dinner Menu
Holidays
Recipe: Mom’s Cranberry Nut Bread
Gently warmed and slathered with butter, this bread tastes like Christmas morning to me. My mother has made this bread every Christmas for the past several years. She doesn't remember where the recipe came from, just that she remembered her own grandmother making breads with … [Read more...] about Recipe: Mom’s Cranberry Nut Bread
Bread Stuffing with Apples, Bacon, and Caramelized Onions
Recipe by Diane Morgan, from The Thanksgiving Table Who can resist crisp bacon, sautéed apples, and the slightly blackened edges of caramelized onions? With the addition of savory herbs, this is the perfect combination for stuffing. Children, especially those (like mine!) who … [Read more...] about Bread Stuffing with Apples, Bacon, and Caramelized Onions
