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 [...]

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 [...]

Chicken Tetrazzini

I know its January, and I should be writing about salads and healthy items for everyone trying to stick to their New Year’s diet resolutions. Since I’m a believer that you can eat anything in moderation, then there is no need to feel guilty about writing this post. The idea for this recipe actually came [...]

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 [...]

Turkey Quesadillas with Homemade Flour Tortillas

I love hearing the hum of my Cuisinart food processor as it effortlessly combines the five simple ingredients into a ball of tortilla dough.  It’s been awhile since I made homemade flour tortillas and I thought tonight was a perfect night for something with a Mexican twist.  Rather than turning to my usual taco dinner, [...]

Turkey, Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

This morning I was greeted with the final container of leftover turkey as I grabbed some milk for breakfast.  I could see it sitting there in the glistening refrigerator light.  Its soft cries begging me to take it out of its misery and just finish it off. I knew there was no way I could [...]