As many of you get ready to eat Thanksgiving dinner tonight you’re probably not thinking about your Christmas Turkey yet. It could even be a daunting idea to make the same thing less then a month apart. Why not spice up your traditional Turkey and try Tequila Cajun Turkey.
When I discovered this recipe I was a little skeptical because most people don’t think of Cajun food when there’s snow outside and Jingle Bells playing in the background. Yet it’s a perfect way to add some flavor to a meal you had the month before and to warm things up.

I suggest …read more

When my mom died and my sister and I divvied up her belongings that my father did not need, I ended up with the coveted “The New Fannie Farmer Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.” It was profoundly sentimental to me because it was the duct-taped book that my parents had used to prepare our world famous Holiday Egg Nog. While the fabulous Walker Family Christmas Eve Party dated back to the early 1970s, the addition of the Holiday Egg Nog did not come to be part of the tradition until I was in high school or college. I’m going to take …read more

Thanksgiving and the holidays are very exciting times but they also can be very stressful as you plan your menu. It can also be a daunting task if you or other family members/guests have dietary restraints. Have no fear because now there is a really great cookbook series that focuses on specific dietary needs. Today I’m focusing on the Complete Idiots Guide to Dairy-Free Eating.

We all know someone (or are someone) who cannot eat dairy whether it’s because of health reasons, weight reasons, or because they are Vegan or Vegetarian. There are plenty of options so don’t fret!
My favorite recipe …read more

I got the November 2009 issue of Food & Wine in the mail yesterday. It boasts “70 Classic and creative Thanksgiving Recipes…” Yep, turkey time is not that far away.
Last year I brined a turkey. I kept hearing about the process on the The Food Network (Yes, I know I always mention The Food Network. Yes, I do watch it that much. It’s like my kids and Spongebob). The brine is supposed to yield a moister bird. It’s a scientific process wherein the salt causes the muscle cells of the turkey to absorb water through osmosis. This hydrates the bird …read more

I love to make a big batch of cinnamon rolls. It’s a treat that I don’t often take the time to prepare, but when I do, I have a “cheat” that I use. I make the dough in my bread machine and then I pull it out and finish it off in the traditional way. 
Since the recipe was not developed with my bread machine in mind, I watch the dough and if it starts getting close to hitting the lid of my machine, I prop the lid open with a wooden spoon.

Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients for dough:
*1 cup milk
*3 tablespoons butter, melted
*3 1/2 tablespoons …read more

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Doing some holiday baking? Don’t forget your diabetic friends. The secret is, any recipe can be made into a “diabetic” recipe simply by reducing the sugar and fat. Know what that means? Even if you’re not diabetic, these recipes are a healthier way to enjoy treats this holiday season.
1.
Sugar Free Cheesecake
2. Cheery Cherry Eggnog
3. Chocolate Mint Brownies
4. Cranberry Raisin Sauce
5. Christmas Popcorn
6. Cranberry Orange Bread
7. Holiday Recipes
8. Mistletoe Mashed Potatoes
9. Sweet Potato Casserole
10. Apple Tarts
11. Plum Cobbler
12. Chili Vegetarian
13. …read more