Category Archives: Seasonal Recipes

Christmas Baking Traditions

I remember Mom baking these cookies when I was a child (many years ago!), and all of the family getting together to decorate them.  We'd play Christmas music, and decorate dozens of cookies.  The first 10 or so cookies always were decorated with great care.  By the time we were finished decorating, the final cookies looked a little weird.  If friends were visiting, they'd help.  It was always fun, and we'd all laugh and sample what we made. Now I have
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Tasty Solutions for Too Much Leftover Turkey

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays with family gathering to enjoy all the traditional American foods.  Each year, there is always an over abundance of food which means leftovers.  I'm a fan of turkey sandwiches and eating another round of Thanksgiving on Friday.  But by Saturday, my palate is craving some different flavors.  Turkey noodle soup and other American turkey classics have lost their appeal.  I want to take my turkey leftovers south of the border.  Here are a
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A Love Affair With Finger Foods

We all have a love affair with finger foods. The words "hors d'oeuvre" and "appetizer" are at most times interchangeable. The main difference is that hors d'oeuvres are served outside the meal and are typically finger foods, whereas appetizers can also be the first course of a meal. Call them anything you like--both hors d'oeuvres and appetizers are eaten with drinks before the main meal. Served at a party, they can be a meal themselves. Here are a few different types
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