1 Make the crispy parmesan breadcrumbs: Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, toss together breadcrumbs, parmesan, and red pepper flakes to avoid any huge parmesan clumps. Pour into skillet and stir to coat with butter. Cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until browned. Set aside until ready to […]
Some desserts are simply too beautiful not to share. And this is one of them. The Cranberry Pavlova is a holiday-inspired take on one of my favorite naturally gluten-free desserts. The pavlova, if you’re not familiar, is a meringue-based dessert that was named after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, and is said to have originated in […]
The boozy Brandy Alexander is made with brandy, crème de cacao, heavy cream, and topped with freshly-grated nutmeg. It’s a decadent and delicious wintry cocktail, and a good choice for a holiday party. Photography Credit: Nancy Mitchell If you like a Mudslide or a White Russian, you’ll love a Brandy Alexander! The Brandy Alexander doesn’t […]
Fresh Venison is some of the best red meat that you can put in your mouth. For me the absolute best part of the deer is the Back Strap. Back Strap is the piece of meat that runs along both sides of the back bone from the neck to the hind quarter. It is taken […]
These classic stuffed mushrooms are loaded with shallots, garlic, walnuts, breadcrumbs, and chopped mushroom stems. Sprinkle with Parmesan and pop them in the oven and you’ve got a great appetizer for the holidays. Photography Credit: Sally Vargas A good stuffed mushroom recipe should be in every home cook’s collection. They’re easy to make, they’re great […]
Slow Cooker Sausage Balls are cheesy, easy to make, and super delicious. Serve them as a party appetizer, spoon over pasta, or make a meatball sub! You choose. Photography Credit: Nick Evans These slow cooker sausage balls are all kinds of magical. They are somehow better than your standard Italian meatball, but also easier – […]
Vinegar Pie? Seriously? OK, before you simply turn away and scoff – I urge you to just give me a moment to make my case. Vinegar pie is in a class of pies known as “desperation pies” – recipes born out of desperation for something sweet that could be made out of almost nothing. I […]
Akin to fish cakes, but made with the sweet meat of crab, crab cakes are associated with Maryland, where blue crabs are abundant in the Chesapeake Bay. Their popularity has spread so you no longer need to go to Maryland’s Eastern Shore to enjoy them. Traditionally, they are made with crabmeat, cracker crumbs, mayonnaise, and […]
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season under way, it’s easy to forget to eat. With all the planning of eating a big feast next week, you’d think it would be easy to remember! But some of us get on that one-track mindset of getting things done and then suddenly, you’re STARVING! No […]
“You need to remove that from the house!” That is what my wife told me a day after I made this 7-Layer Whipped Goat Cheese Dip. We were both grabbing a pita chip and sneaking a little dip out of the fridge every time we walked through the kitchen. It was just that good! This […]