Growing up there was always a large tray of meatballs in tomato sauce at family gatherings. Served on a buffet with rolls and a salad, it was a dish that everyone loved. My version is enough for a family dinner or a small party, but it can be scaled up to feed a crowd. Enjoy!
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Countdown to Christmas – Winter Salad
This easy winter salad is a beautiful enough for a dinner party. The cooking can be done a day ahead of time and assembly takes just a few minutes. Find the recipe here. Enjoy!
Coundown to Christmas – Candied Orange Peel
Candied citrus is an impressive garnish. It’s yummy edition to your cookie platter – especially when dipped in chocolate. The recipe is here. Enjoy!
Candied Orange Peel
Candied orange peel is a nice garnish for a festive cake or a plate of holiday cookies. It’ s a bit of a pain to make, but one batch will last a long time. And your house will smell amazing while you are making this recipe. This recipe will work for any type of citrus […]
Countdown to Christmas – Smoked Duck Liver with Onion Jam
If you’re making smoked duck take the time to smoke the livers too. What else are you going to do with them? Believe it or not, in our family this recipe is almost as popular as the duck itself. Even the kids eat liver. Wow. The recipe is here.
Countdown to Christmas – Pepper Jelly
This is one of my all time favorite canning recipes! Pepper jelly is wonderful on a cracker with sharp cheddar cheese. And a jar of pepper jelly is a great homemade gift. The recipe is here. This year I’m planning to print labels for all my homemade goodies using free printables from Snapfish.* Check them out, they […]
Countdown to Christmas – Smoked Duck
Smoking a duck takes all day but it’s worth it. This is a favorite in our family and I hope it becomes a favorite with yours. The recipe is here.
Countdown to Christmas – Lemon Martini
Happy Friday!!! Lemon Martinis are my all time favorite cocktail. Guest will be so impressed when you serve them with your homemade limoncello. Find the recipe here.
Holiday Gift Ideas – Gifts with a Snarky Attitude
My brother and I have a tradition of giving each other snarky (by that I mean obnoxious) Christmas gifts. I’m always on the lookout for something exceptional. Here’s my short list for 2013. What do you think? What’s the best gift for a bratty younger brother? Suggestion are welcome! Rouge Beard Beer This beer is […]
Countdown to Christmas – Spiked Cider Sauce
Pair this sauce with eggnog ice cream for a festive treat! Find the recipe for spiked cider sauce here. Only 20 days until Christmas!