My mother used to make a dish she called Hot Browns on cold nights when we were kids. I loved hot brown nights. I didn’t know that Hot Browns were a real dish, something with a history and many fanatical supporters and traditionalists, I just thought it was something yummy my mom invented, specific to our house. I have to admit that my mom’s version was not … [Read more...] about Tennessee Hot Browns
Snacks And Starters
Butternut Squash Pickle
The beautiful orangey amber cubes dress up any autumn platter. This is a quick pickle, one for the refrigerator not the canning process. Make it ahead of your holiday cooking as the flavor needs a little time to develop. Cutting the butternut can be a little time consuming, but a little patience and sharp, sturdy knife will pay off. I really prefer to have small pieces, … [Read more...] about Butternut Squash Pickle
Pumpkin Pizza Party (Pumpkin Pizza Dough and Pumpkin – Tomato Pizza Sauce)
I have always loved interactive food – where everyone gets to participate in the making and serving of a meal. The pizza party is a great example of this – roll out the dough, choose the toppings, assemble the pizza and watch while they bake. It’s fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Fall and Halloween are great times to gather around a fun kitchen project. When the … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pizza Party (Pumpkin Pizza Dough and Pumpkin – Tomato Pizza Sauce)
Amber Ale Mac and Cheese
I always get impatient for Fall. It is slow to come here and doesn’t last long. We have teasing days of cool temperatures scattered around October, but those are few between the warm, summery ones. So when I finally start to feel that little nip in the morning air, and the light fades earlier, I turn my mind to comforting autumn cooking. Nothing is more comforting in fall … [Read more...] about Amber Ale Mac and Cheese
Apple Gruyere Spread
Here’s a fun fall snack that features beautiful green apples and nutty gruyere cheese. A great spread on hearty wheat crackers, this also makes a wonderful sandwich filling that’s particularly suited to rye bread. In fact, those little square slices of party rye are great for an appetizer or little tea sandwiches. This is a basic blueprint that is fabulous on its on, but … [Read more...] about Apple Gruyere Spread
