Tag : Thanksgiving
Cranberry-Mango Salsa with Tree Chips
This delightfully different salsa features a nice balance of sweet, tart and spicy. The accompanying tree-shaped chips are fun and...
Mushroom Pear Melts
I really like mushrooms with cheese. Add pears, broil away, and you have got a scrumptious open-faced sandwich. Serve with a salad...
Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake
The aroma of baking gingerbread stirs up such warm memories. This one looks festive and is even on the lighter side.
Gorgonzola-Pear Mesclun Salad
This pretty salad is a tasty way to get your greens. To change it up, swap apples for pears and pecans for walnuts.
Lime-Honey Fruit Salad
Nothing is more refreshing to me than a seasonal fruit salad enhanced with this simple honey-lime dressing.
Rustic Pear Tart
I saw a recipe for this rustic tart in a cookbook and wanted to try my own version of it. I changed the spices and chose my own fruits....
Grilled Brussels Sprouts
During a beach vacation, in an effort to cook our entire meal outside on the grill, I made our not-so-simple veggie choice into a...
Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Cake with Penuche Frosting
My aunt, who was born in the 1920s, passed this recipe down to me. She made the cake from scratch from start to finish because she...
Vietnamese Crunchy Chicken Salad
When I lived in Cleveland I would eat at a really good Vietnamese restaurant that had a dish I couldn't get enough of. Since I had...
Mini Baklava
Baklava has amazing memories for me; my best friend made it for my bridal and baby showers. And then, she taught me how to make it!...
Chicken Alfredo with Grilled Apples
If you've never grilled apples before, here's your excuse to start. I created this Alfredo-style chicken for a party. By the number...
Herb-Brined Cornish Game Hens
Instead of a turkey or a big roast, why not serve individual Cornish game hens for the holidays? They cook in a fraction of the time...
