I always have some sweet nuts to serve guests during the holidays. They often are on a cookie table with other sweets or maybe bagged as gifts. Many nuts are wonderful lightly seasoned and/or sweetened. See three favorites at the bottom of this post. I see cashews in my future, another post from a fellow … Continue reading
A seasonal pasta from Sfoglini, Calabrian Chili Cascatelli, is used to make this recipe which is a take on Marcella Hazan’s classic marinara sauce. Sfoglini is known for its shaped pasta such as vesuvius, reginetti and quattrotini and their flavored cascatelli and lumache with calabrian chili. Not only are the shapes fun to work with … Continue reading
If I ever pick up a sandwich at a local deli/grocery store I often look for a turkey sandwich. I especially liked this version with coleslaw (I added pure horseradish) and Russian dressing – no lettuce or tomato. Serve with pickles, coleslaw and/or chips and you have a nice lunch or a light dinner. This … Continue reading
Acorn squash is one vegetable that I don’t make very often, probably because they are so hard to cut. However, you can bake the whole squash in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes to make it easier to cut. Allow to cool to the touch and then proceed with your recipe. They make an … Continue reading
I still had a package of mini graham cracker crusts (3-inches) and debated over a chocolate (non-bake) or a pumpkin pie (cooked). Since pumpkin pie was missing from my Thanksgiving dinner I decided to go with pumpkin. I like pumpkin pie no matter what the size. Mini desserts are convenient and perfect for groups or … Continue reading
This was one of my Dad’s favorite salads, especially for the holidays. Unfortunately, I don’t have his recipe but this version makes me want to make it again for next year. See also my recipe https://cookingwithauntjuju.com/?s=waldorf+salad&submit=Search from the California Kitchen Restaurant.
Halloween gives me a chance to let that inner child in me come out and pretend I am a kid again enjoying the excitement of the holiday from decorating my home, to handing out candy to the neighborhood children, even dressing up in holiday gear, and to baking creative recipes showcasing the holiday. It’s always … Continue reading
Way back in February my local grocery store had a big display of this heart shaped pasta and being a person who enjoys “fun” pasta shapes I had to buy a box. So, what to make that would be special for Valentine’s Day and was different from all the recipes I already had made. Obviously, … Continue reading
This is the first cookie recipe in Bake From Scratch Holiday Cookies issue (2023). Brian Hart-Hoffman, who is the Editor-in-Chief, shared one of his recipes. I always try to make a new cookie for the holidays and as it turned out I didn’t get around to making these. Since I had all of the ingredients … Continue reading
This is a very easy appetizer where Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls do most of the work along with turkey pepperoni (can use regular of course) and finely grated mozarella cheese. I think it needs more pepperoni, cheese and a few herbs like basil and/or oregano so there won’t be such a doughy taste – just … Continue reading