Category Archives: Holiday

Pomegranate panna cotta

Because we’ve waited all year for pomegranates to be in season, here’s a recipe for a honey-sweetened dessert that takes full advantage of this […]

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A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner: duck breast with balsamic grape sauce

For a romantic Valentine’s Day, why not treat your sweetheart to an out-of-the ordinary home-cooked dinner? Pin It

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A fancy, fruity special-occasion dessert

Dessert for a special dinner or an occasion like Valentine’s Day can be a big challenge when there are food […]

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Homemade honey ‘Tootsie Rolls,’ with (or without) a kick

When we visit family in western Colorado, a favorite outing is a trip to Ouray, a quaint town in the […]

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Herb bread for Thanksgiving dinner or stuffing

This nutty and textured bread can be served for Thanksgiving dinner or used for stuffing or dressing. Pin It

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Creamy pumpkin custard as a side dish, dessert, or snack

Thanksgiving food is wonderful anytime of year. We recently served pumpkin custard as a side dish for a dinner with […]

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Have a sweet but low-sugar Valentine’s Day

When you think of romantic Valentine’s Day food, your first thought might be of chocolate. I never believed Valentine’s was […]

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Mini pumpkins: not just for decoration

Did you realize that the miniature pumpkins that are so cute as autumn decorations are actually edible? That thought occurred […]

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Caramel corn, for gift-giving or holiday get-togethers

It’s December, time to plan holiday snacks and food gifts. For the gifts, my usuals have been caramels and biscotti […]

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Use leftover turkey in herbed pot pie with almond flour crust

If you have leftover Thanksgiving turkey, pot pie is a great use for both light and dark meat. This pot […]

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Stuffed acorn squash is pretty and fun to eat

There are so many beautiful varieties of winter squash, and there’s even variation within the varieties. Acorn squash, for one, […]

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Oven-roasted green beans−caramelized and elegant

For a little bit of side-dish elegance, oven roasted green beans are a great option. Roasting caramelizes the outsides and […]

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