Chef Judi Holiday recipes picks Now that we have reached November, the recipes are flowing, getting us all ready for Thanksgiving, Hanukah, and Christmas. And all the tastes of the season. There will be no doubt cookie exchanges, turkey talk and open houses along with the big family meals. After 23 years of cooking Thanksgiving …
I read Mark Twain’s “The Innocents Abroad,” long before I had a driver’s license. I was hooked on travel. So much adventure seemed to be waiting and somehow, someway, I was going to find a higher life. A promise made was a promise kept. Travel is a reward, a gift to the body and soul …
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Stuffing or dressing, the age-old holiday quandary. One line of thought is stuffing is cooked inside the turkey or bird of choice while dressing is baked in a separate pan. There are also regional influences; northern natives lean toward the term “stuffing” and southern folks usually refer to it as “dressing”. As far as we’re …
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of visiting Copenhagen, Denmark. A small country north of Germany south of Sweden, Denmark has a culture and charm all its own. I was looking forward to experiencing their restaurants as well as their culture. Scandinavian countries are not particularly well known abroad for their cuisine, so I …
So, a chicken, a duck, and a turkey walk into a bar…okay, that’s not the way it happened. But who was the first to dream of stuffing a turkey with a duck that had been stuffed with a chicken? There are competing claims, but they all are based in Louisiana. The late Chef Paul Prudhomme …
This colorful, healthy dish is as easy to make as it is flavorful. Shop your local Farmer’s Market to find fresh organic carrots with their tops still on. Your taste buds and guests will thank you! 2 bunches of organic carrots with tops (10-12 carrots total) 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard 3 tablespoons organic honey …
If you are like me, I value gifts from the heart much more than random material things. I love gifts of time and experience equally well. I bet you do, too. Here are a few ideas for crafting beautiful, heartfelt gifts this holiday season. Gifts of food are always appreciated. Homemade treats can be enjoyed …
This popular dish has as many loyal fans as it does recipe variations. Depending upon your guest list, you may need to prepare a “traditional” version using canned green beans and mushroom soup. At My Cooking Magazine, we love this recipe featuring fresh organic green beans and a homemade, dairy-free mushroom sauce. It’s so delicious …
Preparing holiday meals consumes lots of energy and kitchen space. Double ovens are filled, stovetops are maxed, and even countertops are crowded. The advent of the Instant Pot has created another vehicle that occupies very little space and offers the bonus of being able to sauté and cook all in one pot! This soup is …
Food origins can be just as fascinating as family genealogy. Barbecue is a subject that can rival college football with heated discussions as to which is best, and why. North Carolina cooks from backyard grillers or restauranteurs swear theirs is superior, but that all changes when you cross state lines. Styles seem to be more …