We've dressed up this one-pot wild rice dish with rich sausage, fragrant herbs, and earthy mushrooms. During the holidays, it can be a decadent alternative...
In order to infuse the rice with the taste of broccoli, I puree the broccoli stalk with water and cook the rice in the green broccoli water. Some freshly...
This tomato bread pudding is easily prepared from on hand items, creating a side dish casserole that will be asked for over and over again. It can also...
Growing up, my Mexican grandmother always had a pot of beans cooking on the stove. I often cook these beans (a 'drunken' version) for my family, and the...
This pumpkin butter is an excellent hostess present, and is a wonderful spread for toast and muffins. It can also be used to make a spectacular holiday...
My mom always made this at Thanksgiving, and it was loved by everyone! It is a great alternative to candied yams or sweet potato casserole. If you don't...
This is a very easy cheese sauce that gets my family to eat their vegetables. If you've always wondered how to make melted cheese pourable, this is the...
This is a jam recipe was given to me by my mother in law. She made it every year and would send us a pint because we could not get gooseberries where we...
This is a flavorful curry sauce from a recipe given to me by an Indian friend that's great with chickpeas or vegetables. I love to throw it in the slow...
This classic au gratin recipe is one of my favorites. Perfect next to your holiday ham or turkey, this green bean casserole has a creamy, rich cheese sauce...
This olive oil based rub is great on chicken or pork, particularly when using an indirect grilling method. You can also use this on potatoes. To coat potatoes,...
Serve this thick and creamy, lemon-flavored butter warm over gingerbread or blueberry muffins. You can also top ice cream with it! This recipe will also...
Mushy Peas are a great side dish with fried cod or salmon. Note: You can add more liquid (water or cream) depending how mushy you want your peas. Use low...
This beetroot relish is delicious, especially when served with lamb. The texture can be adjusted to your own liking, and I suggest it be somewhat chunky...
I have been making this dressing, minus the sausage, for over 30 years. This year I tried it with Jimmy DeanĀ® pork sausage. The whole family just loved...
A simple recipe for vegetables that let's their quality and freshness shine through! A variety of other vegetables (cut at least 1/2-inch thick) can be...
This is one of the most popular corn dishes during Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is not your traditional boring old corn. This recipe includes butter,...
This recipe was given to me by a great friend. I make this during the holidays and everyone loves it. This is the one request that is a must at family...
A tasty alternative to the real thing. Heavy cream is lightly sweetened, whipped until stiff, and mixed with a little sour cream for flavor. Serve with...
If you like traditional fried zucchini, and you're like me, when you get done frying it you only have half of what you fried left. This is a simple and...
This technique is crucial because it produces a very fast and elegant sauce anytime you've roasted meat in a pan. All it requires is the fond, some type...