Category Archives: Holidays

Recipes and tips for foods you might want to serve for a holiday celebration, special occasions, or just because you want something a little fancy.

Fireworks Pork Loin

By arbpen | November 5, 2021 - 12:00 |October 28, 2021 4th of July, Air Fryer, New Year's Eve, Pork, The Weber!

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Impress your friends and family with this spicy Fireworks Pork Loin. It’s done in the air fryer so your kitchen stays cool! Continue reading →

Turkey Brine with French Country Pate Spice

By arbpen | October 29, 2021 - 12:00 |October 13, 2021 Chicken and Poultry, Spice Blends, Thanksgiving

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This easy-to-prepare turkey brine will make your holiday turkey moist and flavorful. You can use it to brine any poultry any time of year. Continue reading →

Applesauce Upside Down Cake with Red Hots

By arbpen | October 22, 2021 - 12:00 |September 29, 2021 Desserts, Fruit, Halloween, Thanksgiving

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Applesauce Upside Down Cake with Red Hots is a tasty treat for the fall season. Enjoy it warm with ice cream or serve it for Halloween. Continue reading →

How to Make a Halloween Wreath

By arbpen | October 15, 2021 - 12:00 |January 6, 2022 Crafts, Halloween

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How to make a beautiful Halloween wreath to put on your door to greet the many ghouls and goblins on All Hallows Eve. Continue reading →

Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

By arbpen | October 8, 2021 - 12:00 |October 8, 2021 Beef and Lamb, Cinco De Mayo, Mexican, One Dish Casseroles

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Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole is easier on your waistline. It gets a lot of flavor from dried chili pods, fresh corn, and lean ground beef. Continue reading →

Skinny Tamale Pie – Boswell Style

By arbpen | September 24, 2021 - 12:00 |March 16, 2022 Beef and Lamb, Cinco De Mayo, Evening and Dinner, Mexican, One Dish Casseroles, South-Western USA

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This Skinny Tamale pie is my version of my Grandmother’s famous recipe from the 1950s. Everything you expect with half the calories. Continue reading →

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese – Food Processor

By arbpen | September 17, 2021 - 12:00 |October 25, 2021 Appetizers, Breakfast and Morning, Condiments, Friday Food - Meatless, Lent, Pescatarian

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Smoked salmon cream cheese is so quick and easy to make with the help of a food processor. This delicious spread is great any time. Continue reading →

How to Preserve Avocado and Make Guacamole Correctly

By arbpen | September 10, 2021 - 12:00 |January 17, 2022 Appetizers, Cinco De Mayo, Mexican, Vegetarian

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How to preserve avocado to keep it from browning to making guacamole the right way with only 5 ingredients – and no lime. Continue reading →

Rotisserie Picnic Chicken in the Air Fryer Oven

By arbpen | September 3, 2021 - 12:00 |October 25, 2021 Air Fryer, Chicken and Poultry, Picnic

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Rotisserie Picnic chicken in the air fryer oven comes out moist and delicious. If you are looking for picnic ideas, this is a good one. Continue reading →

Instant Pot Jambalaya – Dinner? Done!

By arbpen | August 27, 2021 - 12:00 |August 20, 2021 Evening and Dinner, Instant Pot, Leftovers, Mardi Gras, Pasta and Rice

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This spicy Instant Pot Jambalaya is quick and easy to make, perfect for a work night meal. Serve with sour cream and a green salad. Continue reading →