If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, there’s no doubt it can be stressful. One of the biggest challenges is juggling multiple dishes at the same time. Instead of trying to do everything at once, take a look at your menu and try to strategize and cook some of your dishes ahead of time so that, day of, you’ll be able to enjoy your guests just as much as the meal. The more organized you are, the better off you’ll be. So, I’ve combed this website for some of my favorite dishes that are ideal for any Thanksgiving table. From appetizers to main courses … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving: Pumpkin Pudding
November 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
This Thanksgiving, celebrate fall's bounty by using pumpkin in your dishes. While we do love the traditional Pumpkin Pie recipe, we've fallen in love with Pumpkin Pudding too. Mom’s Pumpkin Pudding is not at all what you’d expect from a dessert with the pudding moniker. It’s not served in a bowl and eaten scooped with a spoon. In fact, the pudding bakes in a Bundt pan and, therefore not amorphous. Take one good look at the list of ingredients and you’ll understand why this particular “pudding” becomes very dense and springy. The … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving: Potato Pie
November 21, 2014 By 2 Comments
Who doesn’t have Thanksgiving on the brain? With less than a week to go before the holiday, it’s in your best interest to start acquiring a hit list of recipes for your big meal. If you plan out your dishes now, you’ll have ample time to casually shop for the ingredients and perhaps make some of the food ahead of time. With some thoughtful planning, on Thanksgiving morning you won’t be running around like a turkey with its head chopped off. Can you imagine a Thanksgiving table without some version of mashed potatoes as a side? It’s like … [Read more...]
Quinoa with Pomegranate and Pistachio
November 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
picture courtesy of AARP The Magazine Are you starting to gear up for your Thanksgiving feast? Maybe you're starting to ear-mark some recipes you've come across in magazines or books? Surprisingly, over Thanksgiving weekend, I don't cook at all. We head back down to Baltimore to visit our respective families and the minute I step out of the car, I assume the role of guest for the entire weekend. It is a bit odd, the one non-denominational holiday that revolves around food and I'm not cooking at all. But, I've come to relish in the … [Read more...]
