You probably have everything you need to make this Apple Upside-Down cake already in your pantry. This rich cake is a great choice for the holidays. Make it your new tradition.
Thanksgiving
Recipes and tips for foods you might want to serve for the Fall and Thanksgiving holiday celebrations, special occasions, or just because you want something a little fancy.
German Chocolate Velvet Cake for a Celebration
This German Chocolate Velvet Cake really is the ultimate chocolate cake. It has the velvety texture of Red Velvet cake, deep dark chocolate flavor, mocha frosting, and coconut-pecan filling and topping. Even people who don’t like chocolate cake, or who don’t like coconut love this cake.
Italian Sausage Stuffing with Wine and Raisins
This Italian sausage stuffing is not as easy as the stuff in the box you make on the stovetop, but if you are going to have one star of your holiday table, it should be this stuffing.
How to Roast a Duck in an Electric Nesco Roaster Oven
This roast duck was roasted in an electric Nesco roaster oven and served with raspberry sauce. Being roasted in an electric roaster means that the skin gets nice and crisp to go with the sweet and sour raspberry sauce. It’s a winner!
Caramel Sweet Potato Casserole
Caramel Sweet Potato Casserole is a little different than the one you usually see at the holiday table. Is it sweet? You betcha! But it’s more interesting because it has caramel, pineapple, and cashews – marshmallows are optional.
Green Beans with Toasted Garlic Almonds
Green Beans with Toasted Garlic Almonds will make you forget about that green bean casserole you have been bemoaning for years. This has excellent flavor and is easy to make any time.
Spicy Cranberry Sauce – Easy to Make
This Spicy Cranberry Sauce is very easy to make and will delight your guests. It’s very tasty with the seasonings of the season and goes very well with whatever you serve. Freshly grated nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and allspice combine to make a great side dish for your meal.
Oyster Cornbread Dressing – Thanksgiving Sides
This recipe for Oyster Cornbread Dressing has been in my family for generations. There’s a reason for that – it’s damn good. The oysters do not taste fishy, they just give the stuffing umami which takes it over the top.
Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic Butter Sauce
A long time ago, when Trader Joe’s was close to me, I tried a sample of their Roasted Vegetables in Balsamic Butter Sauce with a dollop of creme fraiche. I loved it. Ever since then, when I would visit the store, I would always get a few bags to put in my freezer. But, you know, sometimes you’re at the store, not Trader Joe’s, and you really want those vegetables with no time to go and get them. That’s when you get the stuff you need and make your own. Now, I’m going to share with you my take on these wonderful roasted vegetables with balsamic butter sauce.
Quick Warm Scones for a Breakfast Treat
Quick Warm Scones
I graduated from Immaculate Heart High School in Hollywood, California. So did Meghan Markle, now Duchess of Sussex. You know, when one of the girls gets married to Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex and the wedding is shown on live television, you have to get up at 4 o’clock in the morning to watch. That was the first time I made scones because I wanted something to celebrate and have with my winter forest tea. I have always been biscuit challenged, they come out flat as a pancake. It seems, however, that scones, which are in the biscuit family are not beyond me, and actually come out pretty good.