Truffled Mashed Potatoes are pure perfection and so elegant to serve!  In France, holiday time means it is truffle time.  As far as I know, there is no better … Continued

  Truffles – The allure of truffles – It’s all about the smell!   Did You Know? You smell truffles and you become willing to do whatever you have to … Continued

Mole Poblano de Guajolote Everyone can enjoy this traditional Mexican Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner recipe of Turkey in Mole Sauce (Mole Poblano de Guajolote) dinner. Mexican Americans and others have … Continued

Turkey Noodle Spinach Soup is made from the carcass of the leftover Thanksgiving turkey, plus all bones saved from the legs, thighs, and wings.  A very tasty way to use … Continued

  Karen uses Anasazi beans which are a variety of bean related to the Pinto bean.  These lovely burgundy and white beans are an heirloom variety first cultivated in the … Continued

Twice Baked Potatoes with Caviar are a very elegant way to serve potatoes for that special dinner.  These baked potatoes will certainly dazzle your guests!  This is also an excellent … Continued

  How To Purchase and Prepare Perfect Squash       Check out my large collection of Squash Recipes.   The Definition of Squash:  The fruits of various members of the … Continued

Stove Top and Slow Cooker Methods Several years ago my daughter Brenda’s dear friend Lena Hennegan, from Russia, hosted a dinner party and served everyone borscht soup as one of … Continued

Upside-Down Pumpkin Cake “Pie” is a favorite pumpkin pie substitute from the 1990s.  It is an easy pumpkin dessert that is like both a cake and a pie. The pumpkin pie … Continued

Fresh Whole Grape Leaves: Fresh grape leaves are best picked from grape vines in the late Spring and early Summer (May and June), while they are still tender and unsprayed. … Continued

Slow Cooker – Crock Pot Recipe   Vegan Creamy Potato-Garlic Soup is a satisfying meal.   You do not have to be a vegan to enjoy this soup as it is absolutely … Continued

Vegetable pizza with potato crust is a wonderfully light meal, not to mention the delightful. This vegetarian pizza is a great meal and you can be creative with the vegetable … Continued

Ensalada De Colores This colorful salad delivers a wonderful punch of flavor.  The salad can be made a day ahead and chilled to serve the next day.  We love it … Continued

    Check out my web page on How to Select, Store, and Cook Asparagus. Asparagus Milanese (Asparagus with Fried Egg) This makes a great luncheon dish or a starter … Continued

This Vegetarian Tamale Casserole is a very hearty and substantial casserole that will appeal to all vegetarians and non-vegetarians, as it is tasty, satisfying, and filling.  It is one of … Continued