Category Archives: Mushrooms

Holiday Dinner Menu 2022

The Holidays are here and I’ve started to plan my Holiday Dinner Menu. This is a pretty simple menu and a lot of it can be done in advance. Doing as much as possible before your guests arrive is the … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Dinner

This year I will be doing a Valentine’s Day Dinner for 6 of our closest friends visiting over Valentine’s Day Weekend. I’ve decided to do a simple dinner, one that won’t keep me in the kitchen all night. Being able … Continue reading

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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

Posted in Ahh Haa Moments, Apple Pie, Apples, Bacon, Bread, Brine, Brussels Sprouts, Caramel Sauce, Cheesecake, Chestnuts, Corn, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Dried Cranberries, Dried Fruit, Entree, Food For Thought, Fruit Desserts, Gravy, Hints and Tips, Mushrooms, Pancetta, Pastry, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pecans, Pie, Poultry, Pudding, Pumpkin, Recipes To Share, Sage, Sauces, Side Dishes, Sides, Stuffing, Sweet Potato, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Vegetables, Wild Mushrooms | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Feast 2019

Christmas Dinner 2018

Christmas, my favorite cooking holiday, is just around the corner and I am starting to put my menu together. We will be entertaining a small group this year and it will be a delightful day to Eat, Drink and Be … Continue reading

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Super Bowl Party Treats

The long awaited, end of the season, BEST party of the year is fast approaching. Here are several ideas for Super Bowl 52 Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl Party. … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Ancho Chili Preserves, Appetizers, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Sauce, Blue Cheese, Brie, Brownies, Calamari, Charcoal Grill, Chocolate, Cocktail Sauce, Condiment, Condiments, Corn, Corn Fritters, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Food For Thought, Fritters, Goat Cheese, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Hints and Tips, Hors d'oeuvres, Maryland Crab Cakes, Maryland Lump Crab Meat, Mini Chocolate Chips, Mushrooms, Olives, Pork, Quesadilla, Recipes To Share, Remolaude Sauce, Sauces, Seafood, Unsweetened Chocolate | Comments Off on Super Bowl Party Treats

Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Wild Mushroom Sauce

What to do on a cold winter day? Make Ravioli! But instead of traditional ravioli let’s make something different. I have a huge jar of dried wild mushrooms and I made a delicious mushroom duxelles with them along with fresh … Continue reading

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Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mozzarella, Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Prosciutto

Here is a delicious chicken dish that is sure to please your guests. It not only tastes great but also looks really beautiful when sliced and placed on each diner’s plate. This is also a perfect dish for a buffet. … Continue reading

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Super Bowl 50 Party Treats

The long awaited, end of the season, BEST party of the year is almost here. I’m giving you some ideas for Super Bowl 50 Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Ancho Chili Preserves, Appetizers, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Sauce, Blue Cheese, Brie, Brine, Cheese, Chicken, Food For Thought, Fritters, Mushrooms, Onion Jam, Pork, Poultry, Pulled Pork, Quesadilla, Recipes To Share, Salsa, Vinaigrettes and Dressings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Super Bowl 50 Party Treats

Soup, Glorious Soup

This blog is dedicated to all of my friends and family that are suffering through the terrible weather north of Paradise.  That means all of you north of the Florida boarder. Here are a few of my favorites.  Some have … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Appetizers, Chicken, Chicken Stock, Food For Thought, Garlic, Ham, Ham Stock, Hints and Tips, Italian Sausage, Meat, Menus, Mushrooms, Recipes To Share, Sausage, Soup, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Soup, Glorious Soup

The Holidays Are Here

The Holidays are just around the corner and I am sure that many of you will be preparing Christmas Dinner or New Year’s Day Dinner.  I want to give you something new to bring to the table on the special … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Butter, Cherry Apple Compote, Chicken Stock, Cookies, Dessert, Desserts, Entree, Food For Thought, Hints and Tips, Meat, Menus, Mushrooms, Onion Jam, Pork, Preserves, Recipes To Share, Soup, Sugar Cookies, Vegetables, Vinaigrette, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Holidays Are Here