Everything is different this year. And the way we celebrate the holidays will not be the same. That doesn’t mean bad, it just means different. It isn’t advisable to gather huge groups of family and friends around the table, so I say use this opportunity to create new traditions or try new recipes. I know there are so many traditions involved in Thanksgiving (Aunt Sue’s sweet … [Read more...] about Fennel and Pancetta Stuffed Turkey Breast
Thanksgiving
Butternut Squash Spread
I love the look of this dish, but the taste is a stunner too. Placing a whole roasted squash on the table for everyone to dig into is always a conversation starter, with the interesting little twist of spreading the velvety squash flesh onto toasted bread. It’s the essence of autumn. And as a bonus it’s healthy. A great appetizer that is not all rich cheese and heavy cream (not … [Read more...] about Butternut Squash Spread
Warming Spiced Savory Butternut Squash Bread
Fall is finally here, and it is time for cozy, comfortable food, and this butternut bread completely fits the bill. It’s packed with the deep savoriness of winter squash and redolent with spices and hint of nutty cheese. Plus, it has such a lovely autumnal color from the squash and the turmeric. Nothing would suit a big bowl of steaming soup better than a slice of this. I am … [Read more...] about Warming Spiced Savory Butternut Squash Bread
Maple Brown Butter Cupcakes
My family is long-rooted in the South, but both of my parents (and I) went to college in the Northeast. When we were kids, we made many summer vacation treks to my parents old stomping grounds with trips to New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. It was a chance for us to experience a different part of the country, and the different food specialties my parents remembered. This … [Read more...] about Maple Brown Butter Cupcakes
Flatbread with Cranberry Onion Jam and Brie
I had this idea for a flatbread appetizer with cranberries and caramelized onions. I put together a version for a simple friends gathering and I felt like I wasn’t quite there yet, but it got absolutely gobbled up. That’s how I knew I was on the right path. I worked out this amazing cranberry onion jam, which has become a house staple for all sorts of things, and tweeked the … [Read more...] about Flatbread with Cranberry Onion Jam and Brie
