Have you ever wondered how to cook a spiral ham? This recipe will answer your questions and will increase your kitchen confidence by giving you lots of pro tips. Serve a moist, juicy holiday ham this year for your family’s special occasions; it’s simple to do. How do I prepare a spiral ham? Take it… Read More How to Cook a Spiral Ham
This post was originally published on December 21, 2017. This roasted asparagus recipe is the perfect make ahead side dish for Easter and spring entertaining. Since the delicious homemade marinade comes together in a few minutes, you can have this healthy side dish all prepped hours, or up to a day in advance. Just before… Read More Roasted Asparagus Recipe
This post was originally published on November 16, 2017. Asiago scalloped potatoes are a potato and cheese lover’s dream come true. What’s the secret to a fail-proof scalloped potato recipe? Thin potatoes and a unique cooking method using both the stove top and the oven. Since this side dish is more a labor of love,… Read More Asiago Scalloped Potatoes
This post was originally published on December 29, 2017. For Christmas 2017, Mom and I were invited to a friend’s house for Christmas dinner. We enjoyed a large and delicious meal together, which featured a showstopping 16-pound prime rib! 😋 Towards the end of the meal, our friend asked us if we would like something… Read More Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail
Have you ever had brandy butter–also called hard sauce? It’s a delightful combination of butter, sugar, and brandy, with some additional flavoring from vanilla and orange zest, and is traditionally served on top of a warm slice of plum pudding. All that buttery goodness melting into a moist, fruity cake? Sounds yummy to me! Fortunately,… Read More How to Make British Brandy Butter
This post was originally published on October 30, 2017. Wassail is an apple cider beverage with a strong citrus flavor.🍊 The first time I remember having this delightful holiday drink was at the annual Christmas celebration at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation. They made this British drink in a large cast iron pot hung over a fire. It… Read More Traditional Festive Wassail
Are you trying to eat healthier? Try this kale Christmas wreath salad. It’s low calorie and low carb, plus it’s high in vitamin K and C. Impress your dinner guests by shaping the salad into a festive Christmas wreath; it’s really simple to do! Keep reading to find out how it’s done. What is the… Read More Kale Christmas Wreath Salad
Have you ever tried Mexican wedding cookies? These delicate, buttery cookies are speckled with crunchy pecans and rolled in a snowy layer of powdered sugar. 😋 They’re melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Where did Mexican wedding cookies originate from? Suprisingly enough, Mexican wedding cookies did not come from Mexico. These sweet confections actually were created by the Arabs… Read More Buttery Mexican Wedding Cookies
