Before our last predicted snow day, I hit the grocery store so I could hunker down and cook some wintry food. I bought meat and vegetables and things that would make a nice beef stew. When it came down to it, I kept think I wanted to do something a little different from standard stew (not that there is anything wrong with that). Boeuf Bourguignon? Maybe. I do love classic … [Read more...] about Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado)
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Mulled Clementines
I will admit, this idea comes from Instagram – but I don’t remember the source. I saw this in the frantic lead up to Christmas cooking and I was intrigued but didn’t really pay that much attention. Until I finalized my menu for Christmas day brunch and realized I needed something fruity on the table. Now, admittedly this is fruit soaked in wine, but it is the holidays after … [Read more...] about Mulled Clementines
Sparkling Sugar Plum Jam
A few years ago, I included Runamok’s Sparkling Maple Syrup in my Festive Finds gift list. I love that stuff – I gave it as gifts and used it at Christmas morning brunch. I also went into a little edible glitter binge, using all sorts of colors in my holiday cocktails, and beyond. I went a little glitter crazy. Recently, in the run up to the holidays, I came across my stash of … [Read more...] about Sparkling Sugar Plum Jam
Gingerbread Baked Apples
For my family, Christmas day brunch is part of our tradition. A nice, big spread with biscuits and jam, grits and egg casserole, maybe country ham or bacon or homemade sausage. Maybe a French toast casserole, or one with hashbrowns. And fruit. Sometimes a baked fruit casserole with canned fruit, sometimes a fresh fruit salad. I like to mix it up a … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Baked Apples
Chai Caramel Swirled Brownies
Make no mistake, these are some decadent brownies, not for the faint of heart. But we could all use a little indulgence when winter sets in. And these are, to me, a sort of winter brownie. A classic, deep fudge-y chocolate with a rich caramel swirl, warmed up with the spices redolent of a cup of chai tea. And it is easy to create that oozing swirl with readily available canned … [Read more...] about Chai Caramel Swirled Brownies
