Apple-Cranberry Panko Crisp

I arrived home after a long day of activities to be greeted by a package on my doorstep. The box, measuring 24”X24”, contained a wide assortment of products from my friends at Kikkoman. We had such a blast last year hosting a Tasty Turkey Party and they asked if I was interested in testing a [...]

Harvest Broccoli Salad

An entire bookshelf in my tiny home office is filled with spiral-bound cookbooks. These aren’t just any kind of cookbooks. They were assembled by local community organizations in the hopes of raising funds for an assorted list of causes. Two books in particular were produced as fundraisers for the local senior center in my hometown [...]

Friendsgiving Blessings

Off I go…over the river and through the woods with a picnic basket in tow. With our families scattered throughout the country, a small group of friends decided to host our own Friendsgiving festivities this year. The menu reads like a who’s who list of traditional Thanksgiving fare with each friend contributing a dish or [...]

Slow Cooker Stuffing

It was always a family tradition to fill the cavity of the turkey with bread stuffing during Thanksgiving. Naturally, I continued such a tradition in my early adult years. My entire turkey roasting experience changed when I decided to cook the stuffing in a slow cooker while the bird cooked in the oven. This not [...]

Thanksgiving 2010

Would you call me crazy if I told you I cooked a 20 lb turkey for two people? What can I say? I really like leftovers. You probably noticed there is also a 3.5 lb sliced ham placed next to the golden bird in the picture above. I imagine there is an omnivore softly crying [...]

Gobble: Turkey Day Menu Ideas

Honey, Pear & Gorgonzola Crostini: Thanks to your Great Aunt Mildred for giving you the clumsy gene; have you ever pulled the turkey out of the oven only to find it on your kitchen floor? Me neither. Or at least that is what I will let you believe. Serving appetizers are a perfect way to [...]

Kikkoman Tasty Turkey Party

Votive candles in small jelly jars reflected a twinkling glow along the walkway as my 12 guests arrived with monstrous appetites. It was an evening of foodie excitement that was sure to be full of tasty turkey, good conversation and a whole lot of wine. Many of my friends typically celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. [...]

Roasted Apple & Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash isn’t typically a go-to vegetable in my cooking routine. But I couldn’t help but pick up a delicious golden orb during a recent trip to the farmers market. I also happened to have a rather large bin full of apples after that unforgettable impulsive purchase at an orchard last weekend. I found this [...]

Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup

The warm summer days are nothing more than a distant memory now. But that’s ok because I’m a huge fan of fall for two reasons. I get to wear sweaters and roast vegetables. Sometimes I even wear a sweater while I’m roasting vegetables. This recipe is a little heartier than a traditional tomato soup with [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

I am lying on the couch stuffed full of turkey and all the fixings. I can’t believe how full I am right now. Before I slip into a food coma, here is a quick picture of our Thanksgiving feast beautifully laid out on the table. The food was amazing and we are certainly going to [...]

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