Category Archives: Apples

July 4th BBQ

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill some delicious traditional 4th of July fare. Here are some of my favorite grilling recipes guaranteed to make you the … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day Feast

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and I am looking forward to our traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. I post this recipe along with the Irish Soda Bread recipe every year in hopes you will try my … Continue reading

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New Year’s Day Dinner Menu

Here is a New Year’s Day Menu that is sure to please everyone. It’s a great menu for a large gathering and so much of it can be done in advance. Enjoy! Appetizers Tortilla Soup with Chicken Goat Cheese Crisps … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Desserts

Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about what desserts you will be serving at your Thanksgiving Feast. Here are a few of my favorite desserts. Everyone of these deliciously delectable treats can be … Continue reading

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Easter Menu 2022

Easter is just around the corner and I have a delicious menu for you. This menu feeds a crowd and I know most of you will be celebrating with family and friends so a menu this size is just perfect. … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Feast 2021

It’s been a long time since most of us have been able to spend Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Two years to be exact. This Thanksgiving has been heavily antisipated and will be special for most of us. I want … Continue reading

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Easter and Passover 2020

This will be an Easter and Passover we will never forget. The coronavirus is keeping us in our homes and away from our family and friends. There will be no communal Easter or Passover Brunch or Dinner and no Easter … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apples, Asparagus, Cake, Carrot Cake, Carrots, Cheese Sauce, Cherry Apple Compote, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Easter, Egg Dishes, Eggs, Entree, Food For Thought, Frittata, Frosting, Gravy, Ham, Italian Dishes, Italian Food, Italian Sausage, Lamb, Lamb Sauce, Lamb Stock, Menus, Pineapple, Potato, Potato Dauphinoise, Recipes To Share, Ricotta Cheese, Side Dishes, Sides, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Easter and Passover 2020

Thanksgiving Feast 2019

I had Thanksgiving Dinner last week (exactly 4 weeks early) since my sister and her husband were visiting and we could be together with my brother. I made everything traditionally (my traditions) with one exception – I changed the brining … Continue reading

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Happy St. Paddy’s Day

I know we all have heard the phrase “Erin go Bragh” when St. Patrick’s Day is approaching. I also know that many us that are Irish on that one day only have no idea what it means. Erin go Bragh … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apples, Beef, Beer, Bread, Bread Pudding, Cabbage, Carrots, Coffee, Corned Beef, Food For Thought, Irish Soda Bread, Whiskey | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Happy St. Paddy’s Day

New Year’s Day Dinner

New Year’s Day has always been the best day to stay home and recover from the previous night’s partying. I like to make a Prime Rib Roast with all the trimmings. The trimmings being Au Jus, Potato Dauphinoise, Haricot Vert … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apples, Beef, Caesar Salad Dressing, Caramel Sauce, Crab Cakes, Food For Thought, Haricot Vert, Pecans, Pickled Vegetables, Pickled Veggies, Pickling, Potato Dauphinoise, Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef, Salad, Salad Dressing, Salmon, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on New Year’s Day Dinner