November 2010

Cranberry Glazed Orange Layer Cake

November 28, 2010

I make this cake every year for a holiday meal. This year it was for Thanksgiving but more often it’s for Christmas Day. The flavors are just fantastic and it is so beautiful. The combination of the orange flavored cake, the brown sugar/cream cheese frosting and the cranberry sauce make a spectacular presentation for this [...]

Spaghetti et Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with garlic and oil)

November 27, 2010

After Thanksgiving; after I have my one perfect sandwich from leftovers (I know; I sound like Joey from ‘Friends’ !) I start to crave really simple dishes for awhile. Salads, OK maybe another perfect sandwich but also simpler dishes, soups and pasta; including this most simple of pasta dishes. My Grandmother’s Italian neighbors thought this [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 21, 2010

I‘ve gathered all of my best recipes together for the Thanksgiving Holiday so take a peek if you need some inspiration for your holiday meal! There are appetizers, turkey for both main course and leftovers; stuffings, side dishes, desserts and even my favorite homemade cranberry liqueur! Thanksgiving Favorites

Maple Walnut Pumpkin Pie

November 21, 2010

I fear I will create a bit of shock with this recipe. No Bourbon. None..no booze anywhere to be found! I didn’t set out to have an all Bourbon Thanksgiving but it seems I’ve got a fair number of dishes that call for either Bourbon or my other favorite, red wine. It is not a [...]

Pecan Butter Balls, Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies?

November 19, 2010

These cookies were made for our family by my Grandma Lizette every year that I can remember. I continued the tradition growing up and have made them with my children and for holiday gifts every year. No matter how busy the holiday season, not one has gone by that this cookie isn’t at the top [...]

Bacon, Bourbon, Pumpernickel and Rye Stuffing

November 17, 2010

This pumpernickel and rye stuffing (on the right) were recommended to me by a sommelier friend that tweets for a local liquor store . We’ve done a fair amount of recipe sharing and when she said this was amazing; I trusted her. My BFF was coming for Thanksgiving dinner with her family and she asked [...]

Bourbon Pumpkin Pecan Pie

November 16, 2010

I’ve always liked pumpkin pie but have never really loved them. Maybe it’s too many store bought, cardboard crust, metal tin, cafeteria style boring pies that turned me off, so I’m always experimenting and looking for one that suits me because I really think there is potential. This pie…for me, seems to be the best [...]

Bananas Foster Cinnamon Rum Caramel Sauce

November 6, 2010

The first part of November is never about holiday shopping plans for me; it is about gift giving preparation. Every year, I make a basket of goodies for my best friends and family. I’ve learned over the past several years that I had better not wait as it’s best to get things done and in [...]

Tandoori Chicken with Quinoa

November 2, 2010

I love the food of India but it’s one thing I always go out for; ingredient lists read like a foreign language to me and I anticipate a lengthy day of shopping at multiple stores to make sure I have everything I need. So I just don’t do it. I was pleasantly surprised when I [...]