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How to Cook Christmas Pudding
Dec20

How to Cook Christmas Pudding

Posted By on Dec 20, 2013 in Ethnic Foods, Featured, How To Cook, Sauces, Western European Food | 0 comments

Christmas Pudding is a beautiful tribute to the celebrations of Christmases past. Many have enjoyed steamed puddings of this nature. If your family appreciates this festive dessert, and you are willing to try this delicious treat…it really is worth the extra time it takes to prepare. In days of old, the steamed plum, carrot or fig puddings were the centerpiece of the Christmas dinner. It’s called plum or figgy pudding, as...

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November Food Holidays & Events
Nov01

November Food Holidays & Events

Posted By on Nov 1, 2013 in Featured, Food Holidays, News | 0 comments

Here are November Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here and there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. Georgia Pecan Month: How to Bake Pecan Pie: Georgia Pecan Month Browse Pecan recipes, Nut shows, Nut recipes Vegan Banana Pecan Muffins How to Bake Rose’s Pecan Cookies Cooking Shows: Nuts Recipes + Reviews Good Nutrition Month:...

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Meal & Dessert Pairings for National Dessert Month
Oct01

Meal & Dessert Pairings for National Dessert Month

Posted By on Oct 1, 2013 in Cooking Tips & Tricks, Featured, Food Holidays | 0 comments

It’s National Dessert Month, and who doesn’t enjoy a little something sweet after a great meal? The dessert course allows for great variety, as it includes such items from fresh fruit with cheese to pastries, cookies, pies, puddings, cakes and everything in between. Desserts can be simple or complicated, light or more substantial. Meal & Dessert Pairings: Imagination is the key when it comes to a dessert that...

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Delights of Fall Appetizers to Tickle Your Taste Buds
Sep06

Delights of Fall Appetizers to Tickle Your Taste Buds

Posted By on Sep 6, 2013 in Appetizers, Entertaining Guests, Featured | 6 comments

What could be more of an appealing treat to your Fall taste buds than the fantastic cornucopia of hearty root vegetables, late Summer and Autumn fruits available for  Fall Appetizers. Combined with stick-to-your-bones accompaniments like dark breads, substantive meats and strong cheeses, this is a feast for all senses. The colors of Fall present such a wide range of hues to tickle the senses whether they pertain to the edible colors...

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The Satisfaction of Growing Your Own Fruit at Home
Aug10

The Satisfaction of Growing Your Own Fruit at Home

Posted By on Aug 10, 2013 in Berries, Featured, Grapes | 4 comments

We have a most beautiful and productive garden this year… Aside from the cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, squash, pumpkin, peppers, lettuce and other amazing vegetables and herbs… We have grapes, figs, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, gooseberries, rhubarb, plums, apples…watermelon even! Whenever I see berry plants for sale, I get excitement in my belly. I just love berries. There’s nothing like going...

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How to Make Spicy Fig & Pistachio Tapenade with Cream Cheese
Nov08

How to Make Spicy Fig & Pistachio Tapenade with Cream Cheese

Posted By on Nov 8, 2012 in Appetizers, Dips, Entertaining Guests, Ethnic Foods, Featured, Figs, Hors D'Oeuvres, Mediterranean Cuisine | 0 comments

On so many occasions during the Holidays, you need some fabulous, quick, go-to recipes that can save you from not being prepared when an unexpected guest, and their family, show up at your door step to spread Holiday cheer… …Instead of panic setting in, wondering if you have anything to present to these friends or family to eat & drink that’s lovely…Afterall, you weren’t expecting them. No problem....

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How to Cook Glazed Pork with Fig Stuffing

Posted By on Dec 11, 2007 in Cooking Tips & Tricks, Entertaining Guests, Figs, Main Dishes, Stuffing | 0 comments

I am especially partial to traditional Christmas recipes, but when I saw this one, I had to feature it for you! Can I say, “YUM!” *** Christmas Recipes: Main Dishes. No.11 of 12 – Glazed Pork with Fig Stuffing By Paul Curran Christmas recipe serves: 6 calories per serving: 480 preparation time: 30 minutes cooking time: 2 hours * not suitable for freezing Christmas recipe ingredients: loin of pork, boned with skin...

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