Sometimes you just have to turn up the volume in the kitchen and combine flavors that you would think go together that may or may not be traditional; that’s exactly what I did with my recipe for this scrumptious vegan chipotle butternut squash cornbread with maple butter. This cornbread will be served tonight as part…
Holiday Foods
Curried Persimmon, Golden Raisin & Cranberry Chutney with Almonds
My neighbor gave me some beautiful persimmons last week and for the life of me I couldn’t make up my mind what to make with them until today. This morning I came up with this tangy chutney of persimmons, golden raisin and cranberries with almonds. Thanksgiving has been on my mind so I thought this…
Persimmon Cranberry Sauce with Jalapenos
I enjoy the usual sides, sauces and dishes at the Thanksgiving or Holiday table like everyone else but I really crave them when they have a different ingredient in them that give it a new life. One side dish that is just about at every table during the holiday season is cranberry sauce, there are…
Rice Pilaf with Cranberries & Pecans
I developed this recipe as a festive holiday side dish many years ago and I continue to make it at every Thanksgiving. The combinations of the cranberries, pecans and the other vegetables certainly bring in the flavor of fall and the colors are very complimentary for any holiday meal; this certainly can be served at…
Pumpkin Chocolate Bark with Pumpkin Seeds & Dried Cherries
Autumn is not over yet people and I know you are still craving something pumpkin, aren’t you? This recipe I came up with is perfect for gift giving, how about using a small treat bag of this on each place setting on your Thanksgiving table. The flavors are all so good together, the crunchiness of…
Turkey, Cranberry, Apple & Pecan Salad Bruschetta
I’m sure many of you will be having family and/or friends over the entire Thanksgiving weekend and you are wondering what to feed them with all that leftover Turkey. How about Turkey, Cranberry, Apple & Pecan Bruschetta? This recipe is wonderful and makes a great topping on bruschetta as a nice midday snack or an…
Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate Truffles –Joseph Sciascia Yield: 40 to 45 truffles Holidays are around the corner and these bite sized treats are very popular at parties and perfect for a sweet ending at any affair. Giving them in a nice box as a hostess gift at parties or to a friend as a treat is also a…
Spicy Chipotle, Orange & Rosemary Cranberry Sauce
It’s that time of year again…Holiday Parties; tantalized your guests at your next feast with this unique recipe. Tired of the traditional cranberry sauce recipe? Hate the canned version? Try this delicious Spicy Chipotle, Orange & Rosemary Cranberry Sauce recipe; your Thanksgiving feast will never be the same again. Wake up the flavors of Turkey,…
