Holiday Dinners For Entertaining

Hear are some of my favorite dinners for entertaining friends over the holidays. The underlined entrees can be accessed by clicking the word. Oven Barbecued Brisket Serve with baked potatoes and green peas. Cooking Time: About 4 hours Serves 8-10 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 whole beef brisket, about 5 pounds Salt and […] … Continue reading Holiday Dinners For Entertaining

Whole Acorn Squash Cream Soup

Ingredients 4 medium acorn squash ¼ cup cream cheese 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup chicken broth ½ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon Directions Preheat oven to 350. Cut off about 1” stem ends of squash to real seeds. Scoop out and discard seeds and membranes. Arrange squash in a 13” x 9 … Continue reading Whole Acorn Squash Cream Soup

ELDERBERRY SYRUP COCKAIGNE RECIPE

The name of this recipe is a homage to one of my go-to cookbooks, The Joy of Cooking, where the extra-special recipes have the moniker “Cockaigne” added. The word comes from a middle-English fable meaning “luxurious and idle paradise;” or abundance! Feel free to add other delicious herbs to the recipe such as organic Vanilla … Continue reading ELDERBERRY SYRUP COCKAIGNE RECIPE

Recipe: Mulled Wine Sangria

You may be familiar with sangria as a summertime drink, but it can also be enjoyed during the festive season as a mulled wine sangria. A cross between a mulled wine and sangria, make a batch of this cocktail for your guests over the festive season. This recipe for mulled wine sangria is also delicious […] … Continue reading Recipe: Mulled Wine Sangria

Fun To Decorate and To Eat: ‘O Christmas’ Appetizer Tree

I have a oh so festive appetizer for your holiday entertaining, an O Christmas Appetizer Tree! Sure to impress your family and friends as a centerpiece of your party or buffet, you can customize one to your tastes, using meat, cheese, olives, cherry tomatoes, or any antipasto item that you can skewer with a toothpick! […] … Continue reading Fun To Decorate and To Eat: ‘O Christmas’ Appetizer Tree