Courses

King Cake

King Cake…better late than never, eh? This recipe is an adaptation of an Emeril recipe & it turned out quite well- tasty, tasty! This recipe has two rising cycles so be sure to plan in advance when you are making this & make sure your oven is clear to allow the dough to rise in peace.

 

 

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Bark

Christmas bark has become more popular over the years- Williams Sonoma, Harry & David and various gourmet retailers have begun selling their own special “best ever” bark. While some of them are delicious, I argue that my bark is the best ever, mostly because it combines the salty/sweet/tangy flavors along with crunchy & chewy textures. [...]

Cranberry Orange Mint Relish

I think the reason cranberry is such a popular item on Thanksgiving tables (besides its seasonality) is the refreshing kick it gives you after loading up on the sweet and savory items like yams, turkey & mashed potatoes. This year I thought that in addition to the traditional (and my favorite) canned cranberry dressing – [...]

Cheesecake

A few years ago I decided I was going to master the art of baking cheesecakes. I figured everyone should have an impressive dessert under their belt, the Big Kahuna they whip out for holidays and special birthdays, the sweet treat that is requested at work functions & neighborhood bashes. I decided cheesecake [...]

It Is All Gravy Baby

The holidays are fast approaching & with them comes holiday meal planning. Not many things strike fear in my heart – but I’ll admit that making gravy makes me nervous. It never comes out right. It is always oily or wrong, or it tastes weird. My in-laws are coming for turkey day next [...]