Gourmet Food on a Budget — Ever Forward, Ever Flavorful
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.
This Apple Cream Cheese Mystery Tart is a rich dessert with a surprising crust and filling. It’s perfect for a fancy dinner, maybe Christmas. It’s no mystery that this delicious apple cream cheese tart is simple to make from cream cheese, apples, and Panko bread crumbs.
Being a good Thanksgiving guest takes a little consideration. Here are some tips and answers to your questions about being a good guest.
This is fast becoming a staple Thanksgiving dessert. I don’t like pumpkin pie, and mince-pie is wonderful for Christmas, so this has the one for this holiday. It’s very simple to make with only a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
You will want to use Panko breadcrumbs because they are large and very dry. Broken up bread will not absorb enough of the juices to make a nice top on this. Breadcrumbs that come in a can will not work either, as they are too small, and you would just have a cranberry pudding instead of a Brown Betty.
Thanksgiving prep can be challenging for several reasons, making it a holiday that can sometimes be stressful for those responsible for hosting or cooking. Here are strategies to help you have a great celebration.
I didn’t go to my Grandmother’s for Thanksgiving. My mother and I usually cooked a Cornish hen and left it at that. When my mother died, I moved in with my Aunt Georgia, Grandmother, and Grandfather. This was when I discovered a really good turkey, the way turkey was supposed to be.