In addition to the Beef Stew I made for 50 Monday Night Football fans, I also made a small batch of vegan stew using the beef stew recipe as a starting point and replacing ingredients as necessary. To my taste buds, it was just as delicious as the meat version and made the potluck more … Continue reading Vegan Beef Stew with Mushrooms
Yesterday was my turn to cook for the weekly Monday Night Football event at our local dive bar. With $140 for food cost and a donation of my time, I made beef stew and cornbread for about 50 people following the recipe included here. The beef stew also happens to be both gluten free and … Continue reading Stovetop Beef Stew for 50 Football Fans
Brining a turkey before roasting significantly improves its moisture retention, resulting in a juicy, flavorful bird. A simple brine can be made with salt, sugar, and peppercorns, while adding additional ingredients enhances the flavor. The turkey is brined for 12-24 hours, then stuffed, tied, and roasted at diminishing temperatures until it reaches 165 degrees in the thigh muscle. Let the turkey rest before serving.
Mashed sweet potatoes, parsnips, and potatoes make a flavorful twist on a classic dish.
It's hard to compete with the simplicity of canned cranberries during a busy holiday meal preparation, but you won't impress any of your guests with can shaped slices (they are certainly a guilty pleasure). This recipe provides a subtly Indian spin on the required cranberries at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. It keeps well so you … Continue reading Cranberry Compote Recipe
We have a lemon tree in our backyard that produces lemons by the hundreds. I once picked almost 300 lemons in a day and still didn't make a dent. In an effort to use all those lemons, I've done some experimenting with what makes the perfect lemonade. Here's the lemonade recipe I think works best: … Continue reading Delicious Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Chex Mix is a party staple. From football games to holiday gatherings, a combination of Chex cereals and other tasty bites makes for a crunchable snack. Want to level up your next batch of Chex Mix? A little truffle salt and some veggie chips give Chex Mix a whole different flavor profile. Here's the recipe … Continue reading Truffle Chex Mix
I grew up with a grandmother who would make Scotcharoo bars on a regular basis. She always used Rice Krispies for the cereal, but you can use Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, or any other crunchy cereal of your choice. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 1/2 cup peanut butter 6 cups … Continue reading Scotcharoos aka Baby Nathan Bars
This Pork Tabungao recipe is an easy dish to make. Combining pork, white squash, and kabatiti (or Chinese okra as it's sometimes known). Ingredients of Pork Tabungao 1 T oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 lb pork, sliced in small pieces 1/4 t pepper 1/4 t monosodium glutamate 4 T patis (fish sauce) 4 T … Continue reading Pork Tabungao (White Squash With Pork)
Robin's foolproof stuffing is a staple for any holiday feast. Easy to prepare, it can be paired with turkey and cranberry sauce. The stuffing includes bread, turkey or pork breakfast sausage, butter, onion, garlic, celery, white wine, chicken stock, sage, thyme, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Preparation involves drying the bread, browning the sausage, combining ingredients in a baking dish, and baking until done.
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