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Hoppel Poppel
Quirky Regional Fare Hoppel Poppel is a traditional way to use up leftovers in Berlin. Made with meat, potatoes, onions, and eggs. If you are in Wisconsin or Iowa,you can find a place that serves hoppel poppel. At Benji’s deli in Milwaukee it is part of a large menu that includes such traditional Jewish fare as corned […]
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A great cold-weather party recipes Here is a wonderful cold-weather party recipe, a side dish that goes with almost any sort of roast, shrimp casserole, or chile. Corn Pudding Serves 8 4 eggs, beaten 1 stick melted butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour pinch of cayenne pepper […]
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I’m cheating Grandma! Yes, I’m cheating! I got this tip online and it’s seems like a great idea. I imagine my great grandmother is rolling around in her grave! Sorry Grandma! Chicken and dumplings is a popular comfort food dish, commonly found in the Southern and Midwestern United States. A dumpling in this context is a mixture of flour, shortening, and water or milk or […]
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November 8th is National Harvey Wallbanger Day! Harvey Wallbanger Day, a cocktail made with the Italian herbal liqueur Galliano (more formally, Liquore Galliano L’Autentico) plus vodka and orange juice (think Screwdriver with Galliano). Galliano liqueur was created in 1896 and named after an Italian war hero, Giuseppe Galliano. It’s flavored with anise, cinnamon, coriander, ginger, juniper, lavender, musk […]
Continue ReadingPenne & Cauliflower with Mustard Breadcrumbs
Holiday Madness! It’s only the first week of November and there is already a feeling of urgency in the air. The stores are full of people, lines are long, too few check out stands open. Retail is ridiculous in this day and age. You now have to shop (like you are buying wholesale or as […]
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A passed hors d’oeuvres from the past…. Tonight I am catering an event – passed hors d’oeuvres. I love to serve meatballs, they are easy and a good way to soak up the alcohol. Here is one from Bon Appetit magazine from years ago. This recipe uses a bottle of Homade® brand chili sauce. I […]
Continue ReadingAcorn Squash Stuffed with Mushrooms & Cheese
Another Acorn Squash… My daughter, Zoe, asked me if I could make some more acorn squash. I usually stuff it with sausage, peas and onions, but I found this Mario Batali recipe using mushrooms and cheese that looks really good. Zucca al Forno Acorn Squash Stuffed with Mushrooms & Cheese Serves 6-8 7 Tbs unsalted butter […]
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Ranch Style Beans with Jalapenos! I found this Taco Soup recipe using my all time favorite canned beans – Ranch Style Beans with Jalapenos. I love eating these beans with hot dogs or BBQ pulled pork sandwiches. They have just the right amount of heat. Also included in the recipe below is a recipe for […]
Continue ReadingFour Seasons Biltmore Herb Potato Gratin
I’m so ungrateful…. I can’t believe it’s already November!! Ugh!! I’ve been starting to think about Thanksgiving (my least favorite day of the year). This year we are in a new (old) house. It’s the logistics of trying to fit a turkey (one of my least favorite meats) into the oven with 3 side dishes. […]
Continue ReadingPumpkin Lasagna
Happy Halloween! Here is a new take on Lasagna using pumpkin puree that you can eat while sitting near the front door. […]
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