Winter is filled with great dishes that can only be appreciated when it’s cold outside. Hardy stews have got to be one of Hubby’s all time winter favorites. After all, he grew up in Wisconsin, where winters really happen. As for me, I’ve only seen snow falling from the sky maybe a dozen times in my life.
Author: Rosemarie's Kitchen
I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and avid home cook.I believe in eating healthy whenever possible, while still managing to indulge in life's pleasures.
Ugly Sweater Cake for Ugly Sweater Day
Today in National Ugly Sweater Day. Getting my guys to wear their ugly sweaters isn’t easy, especially Kiddo. Getting them to help me with an ugly sweater cake is a snap. Naturally, I had to keep my eye on them to make sure the decorations made it to the cake rather than becoming a snack.
Feast of the Seven Fishes with a Modern Spin
The Feast of Seven Fishes is very much an Italian-American Christmas Eve celebration. It is the grand meal of abundant seafood on a day of abstinence from meat. The tradition comes from Southern Italy, where it is known simply as La Vigilla, The Vigil.
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Good Morning Starshine
The Earth says hello. Sorry, but the minute I saw this beautiful recipe for a twisted coffee cake, the Giddy glub gloopy silly song from Hair floated through my brain.
Green Chile Chicken Skillet with Home-made Chips
This is one of those lovely little dishes that comes together with almost no effort. It could be served as a snack, a meal or anything in between. Depending upon your heat level, add more chilies as desired.
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Do you like vintage recipes? Then you are bound to love this one. It first appeared in a 1934 church cookbook, From Ridgewood Kitchens. One of the fun things about old cookbooks is that the ingredients are sometimes a bit hard to understand.
Holiday Salmon Pinwheels
Can we talk? I cannot do anything involving salmon with cream cheese or bagels without remembering a funny story that happened way before Hubby came into my life. It makes me shake my head and wonder.
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What is a tostada but Nachos on a giant tortilla chip? In our house, Nachos are awesome. We have nachos for game night, or just because we like eating with our fingers. So giant nachos with a pitcher of Margarita were perfect for a Tijuana Tuesday.
New Potatoes Béarnaise
Several life-times ago, Hubby and I frequented a restaurant called Brandiwines. It was a French-Country place with some of the most excellent foods on the planet. Some of my favorites were the Tournedos of Beef and their house specialty, Poached Pears in a wine sauce.
Steak Maître D’hôtel
What is Steak Maître D’hôtel? Simply put it is a steak, either grilled or pan-seared, that is served topped with Beurre Maître d’hôtel. So what is Beurre Maître d’hôtel? It is a type of Beurre Composé, French for Compound Butter.
Char-Braised Basil Asparagus
I know, asparagus is so out of season right now. The stocks are fat and woody. Still, I love asparagus. It is my favorite green vegetable.
Mexican Rice Cups
When you are serving up some great Mexican dishes, what do you serve as a side? In our house, I must confess, it’s the usual suspects – refried beans and rice. I know, not very original. Every Mexican joint serves refried beans and rice. Just because it’s not original doesn’t mean ordinary.
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Let’s begin with a small disclaimer. My featured image is not a photograph of our beloved Family Farm. Dad’s pick-em-up is in much better shape, and the barn is a beautiful shade of red with a fairly new roof. I know because painting and re-roofing were family projects not that long ago. I just liked the country feel of the photo, so I thought it would be nice to share.
Third Sunday of Advent
Welcome to the Third Sunday of Advent. The third Candle is pink, a symbol of joy. It is also called the Shepherd’s Candle, for when the angels announced that the savior was born, the shepherds were filled with great joy. The faithful believers wait in joyful anticipation of the coming of the Lord.
Sweet Home Alabama Fried Chicken
Today is National Alabama Day. Alabama, the Heart of Dixie, was the 22nd state to join the union. She was home to the original capital of the Confederacy, Montgomery. Alabama set the stage for secession, and nearly 100 years later, set the stage for the Civil Rights Movement.
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