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
This is a recipe I wanted to try over the holidays to see if maybe this dish with cranberries could win over those in my family who aren’t big fans of cranberries. The sauce is just drizzled over the squash and is not too tart or sweet; the veggies are delicious on their own but … Continue reading
I know I said I was done posting recipes using apple cider however… I first read about apple cider cranberry sauce in a post by Josette https://thebrookcook.wordpress.com/2020/11/28/thanksgiving-menu-2020/ She makes this every year and it just sounded really good using not only cider but apples. Certainly different from my orange/Grand Marnier version that Gene always liked. … Continue reading
Icebox cookies are a favorite cookie to have in the freezer for when I need to serve something sweet. Along with fresh fruit this would be a perfect duo. You could call these “holiday” cookies because of the red cherries and the green pistachios – I like to make them any time! These are two … Continue reading
Even though it is after Thanksgiving I had to share this “new favorite” dressing. This would make a great side not only with turkey but ham – think holiday dinners! It is my fourth dressing/stuffing recipe and my second one with sausage. Besides sausage this recipe has cranberries and apples in it and I also … Continue reading
Sometimes I will make sugared fruits to decorate a special roast or a big turkey during the holidays. See Fruit Garland for a Turkey. The flowers look fantastic with desserts. See below for another way to sugar fruits (Oct. 23, 2013 update). small red or green grape clusters, whole cranberries, key limes, edible flowers such as Johnny-Jump-Ups, rose … Continue reading
In the North, Fall is the perfect time to serve this refreshing salad; Michigan has so many apples to choose from. The sweetness of the apples and cranberries and the crunch of the nuts and celery go together so well. Even if you do not live in “apple country” just use your favorite eating apple. … Continue reading
This is a great Weight Watcher’s salad with only a points value of 2. Lots of flavor with the cheese, cranberries and pecans. I especially enjoy the soft, buttery textured leaves of Boston or Bibb lettuce. Serves 4 Weight Watcher’s recently came out with a slighly different version of this great salad.
I have included two different recipes, one has a little liqueur in it which was Gene’s favorite and the other version does not. Both use fresh cranberries and have a nice orange flavor that goes perfectly with the cranberries. You can see the pineapple design!