A Little Personal History: What can I say, I may have been born in NYC yet my heritage is Swedish. Here’s our family favorite for meatballs! Note: There’s nothing dietetic about this dish ? Print Recipe Swedish Meatballs Chef Lars Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to Shopping List This recipe is in
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A Little Personal History: Living in Colorado, an avid skier, this drink is nirvana. Warms you from the inside out. Make some, keep extra in your freezer for an instant “ahhhh” on the coldest winter days, and especially with friends over the winter holidays. Description: All that needs to be done to make your hot
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A Little Personal History: I love the holdidays with Christmas  and New Year’s right at the top. And for your hot toddies, mulled wines, and winter drinks there’s nothing better than having some mulled spices bags handy. Here’s my favorite. Description:   Categories: Spice Blend Servings: 14 sachet bags Time: – Preparation:   20 minutes Equipment:
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A Little Personal History: I first tried this desert while living in New Orleans,  working on Bourbon Street. Years later, decided to make it as a Christmas desert. Came out well. Description: Categories: Dessert Servings: 8 Time: – Preparation:   Bread Pudding – 30 minutes; Bourbon Sauce – 15 minutes – Marinade:       Bread Pudding – 30
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A Little Personal History: Thanksgiving is a great day for cooking. It’s all about family and being thankful for all we have. Considering the overtones of the day, the last thing you want is a dried, over/under cooked and flavorless Turkey. Here’s my tried and true approach that’s never failed me and always brings requests
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A Little Personal History: When it comes to Thanksgiving Turkey, a great stuffing with turkey gravy poured over all makes all the difference 🙂 Description: Categories: Bread, Stuffing, Holiday, Thanksgiving Servings: 6-8 servings Time: – Preparation: 30 minutes – Cooking: 60 minutes Equipment: Prep: Cutting board and knives, apple corer, large skillet, whisk, basting brush,
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A Little Personal History: While cooking a Thanksgiving Turkey can be a daunting art form in itself, without a great turkey gravy to go along with it, and I know 1st hand, you’ve got a problem. Here’s the cure 🙂 Description:   Categories: Gravy, Turkey Servings: 8 – 10 servings Time: – Cooking: 10 minutes Equipment: Prep:
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A Little Personal History: After years of trial and error, one of the great secrets of a flavorful, juicy, succulent Turkey is a great overnight marinade sometimes referred to as “Brining the Turkey”. Here’s an easy and great way to do it! Description:   Categories: Holiday, Turkey, Marinade Servings: For 1 (14 to 16 pound)
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A Little Personal History: I love cranberries and here’s a relish that works brilliantly with any poultry dish. Description: Categories: Holiday, Sauce Servings: 8 Servings Time: – Preparation: 10 minutes – Marinade: 1 Hour Equipment: measuring cup & spoons, zester or sharp knife, hand juicer, food processor Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh cranberries 1
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