Category: Holiday Recipes

Bellini

There’s no cocktail more popular on Mother’s Day than the Mimosa, and while it’s a delicious brunch or breakfast choice, there’s a champagne cocktail I like even more. The Bellini. The Bellini is a champagne based cocktail that uses peach nectar instead of orange juice. While orange juice is much easier to come by (you… Continue reading Bellini

Chocolate Chex French Toast

As I’m sure you know, Sunday is Mother’s Day; and while it’s traditional to go out to a restaurant for brunch to celebrate, its easier and more kid friendly to make a nice breakfast at home.  Maybe even serve it to Mom in bed.  What can you make that’s both kid-friendly and special for Mom?… Continue reading Chocolate Chex French Toast

Cinnamon Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate

As I’m sure all of you know there are two big holidays this weekend. The first is Passover on Friday and the second is Easter, and if you’re anything like me, you’re going to be doing a lot of cooking over the next few days. Menus need to be planned, ingredients need to be chopped… Continue reading Cinnamon Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate

Matzah-Crusted Salmon

Breadcrumbs are a staple in my house.  Mainly because my sons are big fans of anything breaded. While chicken tenders are their first choice when it comes to dinner, they’ve also been known to gobble down the occasional fish stick or piece of pork schnitzel. If the protein can be breaded, they’re in. That’s why… Continue reading Matzah-Crusted Salmon

Le Rat Blanc

St. Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, so of course I wanted to make a green cocktail. But when it comes to green alcohol there are only a few possibilities: midori, green creme de menthe, and that evil, mind-bending classic, Absinthe. While Absinthe would have been impossible to come by ten years ago, it’s made a huge… Continue reading Le Rat Blanc

Chocolate Citrus Cake

Saturday is chocolate day. No, it’s not National Chocolate Day. Believe it or not, that’s in October. Saturday is chocolate day because it’s Valentine’s Day, and other than flowers and jewelry, the most popular gift given on this holiday is, you guessed it, chocolate. So you’ll see pretty red hearts in all the chocolate stores… Continue reading Chocolate Citrus Cake

Sweet Potato & Pear Casserole with Bourbon, Bacon and Maple Syrup

Sorry I’ve been MIA recently, but I had a family emergency a couple weeks ago and that’s where all my focus has been. But the good news is that things are much better now and the prognosis is very good. All this family upheaval though (yes, a member of my family was in the hospital)… Continue reading Sweet Potato & Pear Casserole with Bourbon, Bacon and Maple Syrup

Patriotic Cookie Pizza

I love magazines. As you know there have been plenty of recipes I’ve posted that have come from the torn-out pages of many a cooking magazine. While my far and away favorite is  Fine Cooking, I’m also a huge fan of Better Homes and Gardens and Sunset. But today’s recipe, didn’t come from any of… Continue reading Patriotic Cookie Pizza

Spinach and Kale Pancakes

Monday is St. Patrick’s Day. As you know the holiday is all about being Irish, wearing as much green as possible and, for some, getting as drunk as possible. Of course the fact that the holiday is on a Monday this year, makes the getting drunk part a little more difficult, but I’m sure people… Continue reading Spinach and Kale Pancakes

Throwback Thursday: Sweet Potato Marshmallow Bars

As you all know I love to cook. Not just because it gives me the opportunity to create delicious food and eat it, but because I get to share those creations with friends and family. That’s what cooking has always meant to me – a way to connect with friends and family through one of… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Sweet Potato Marshmallow Bars