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Almost Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
These happened by accident. Some accidents are happy. I wanted to make homemade cinnamon rolls for brunch the next morning. I started to proof the yeast in warm water….no foam. When you add yeast to warm water and a pinch … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Holidays and Special Occasions
Tagged breakfast, brunch, cinnamon rolls, holiday, homemade, rhodes frozen rolls, sweet rolls
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Prime Rib
Every year I like to try a new special recipe that I’ve never done before. Last year it was a crown roast of pork. This year it was a spectacular prime rib. Prime rib is also called a standing rib … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays and Special Occasions
Tagged beef, christmas, holiday, prime rib, special occasion, standing rib roast, usda prime
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Cava and Rose Cocktail
This is a lovely, festive champagne cocktail for any holiday party. I came back from San Francisco with some wonderful dried rosebuds that I bought in a tea shop in Chinatown. They make the most delicately fragranced tea. I love … Continue reading
You say Porketta I say Porchetta
Porchetta is basically an Italian pork roast. But it’s not just any old pork roast. It’s the Madonna of pork roast. It falls apart at the touch of a fork, it’s mouth-watering, with just a hint of spice. A true … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays and Special Occasions, Italian
Tagged christmas, easy, holiday, inexpensive, italian, porchetta, pork, pork roast, porketta, roast, simple
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Sea Salt Caramels
‘Tis the season for homemade gifts. Although, these are pretty yummy, so you may find yourself keeping them rather than giving them away. One batch makes about 32 caramels, so plan on making a batch for every two to three … Continue reading
Crown Roast of Pork
Here is a stunning main course for your next party. A crown roast looks incredible and tastes terrific. Ask your butcher to prepare the meat for you so all you have to do is roast it. I used to smirk … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays and Special Occasions
Tagged butcher, christmas, crown roast, easy, holiday, impressive, main course, martha, pork, roast
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Raspberry Jammies
We kicked around names for these cookies for a while. Jam Pockets was a top contender. Raspberry Ravioli, or Raspioli were other choices. I went with Raspberry Jammies when my brother-in-law said, “they ARE pretty comforting”. The best thing about … Continue reading
10 Things You Can Do TODAY To Get Ready For Thanksgiving
The key to a low stress holiday is to plan ahead and do as much as you possibly can BEFORE the big day. It’s pretty much humanly impossible to do the entire Thanksgiving dinner in one day. Here is … Continue reading
