Cooking Classics The Technique Moonshine Mustard Sauce When main dish entrees are front & center on entertaining menus, Moonshine Mustard Sauce is a classic that compliments them beautifully. Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin & Grilled Rosemary-Garlic Pork Tenderloin become something a bit more special when this simple sauce is served with them. Beyond holiday entertaining, it can be […]
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Cooking Classics: Potato Gratin
Cooking Classics The Technique Potato Gratin Classic Potato Gratin is a side ideal to serve guests for a variety occasions & it pairs particularly well with beef. Although the most traditional recipes instruct to layer raw, thinly sliced potatoes in the dish, I find that boiling them briefly ensures they will be throughly cooked in […]
Cooking Classics: Oven-Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Cooking Classics The Technique Oven-Roasted Brussel Sprouts Oven-Roasted Brussel Sprouts are one of those recipes every entertainer should know how to prepare & once the technique has been mastered, they may be flavored a variety of ways. Brussel sprouts pair beautifully with turkey, chicken, pork & beef making them a versatile side dish that frees […]
The Basics: Brussel Sprouts
Cooking Essentials The Technique Brussel Sprouts Brussel sprouts are a cool weather crop most noted for harvest between September through March. They closely resemble cabbages as they are apart of the same family, Brassicaceae. Many cultivars are available ranging in color & slight flavor variation from shades of purple to green. The buds may be […]
Baking Classics: Double-Style Butter Rolls
Baking Classics The Technique Double-Style Butter Rolls While Ripple-Style Butter Rolls showcase a bread variety by making a few snips in the dough for a signature look, Double-Style Butter Rolls may be achieved by placing two balls into muffin tins for a simple choice when lovely options are desired in the bread basket. For additional designs, Honey-Butter […]
Cooking Classics: Lemon-Thyme Compound Butter
Cooking Essentials The Technique Lemon-Thyme Compound Butter Compound butters are highly seasoned jewels that elevate grilled meats beautifully but I’ve always been particularly fond of accompanying them with freshly baked homemade rolls. Look to them to add bold flavor to rice & pasta or toss with steamed vegetables. Although this formula features thyme, lemon zest & […]
Baking Classics: Ripple-Style Butter Rolls
Baking Classics The Technique Ripple-Style Butter Rolls Freshly baked yeast rolls should always hold a spot on holiday menus as they signal the importance of the occasion. Ripple-Style Butter Rolls showcase a simple shaping technique that results in a beautiful look & elevates the bread basket flawlessly. If something a bit more straightforward is desired, […]
Cooking Classic: Orange-Vanilla Bean Crème Caramel
Cooking Classics The Technique Orange-Vanilla Bean Crème Caramel Orange-Vanilla Bean Crème Caramel is a lovely dessert to offer guests during the holidays. It’s not only impressive when served, the simplicity makes it a good choice for festive menus & it pairs well with a variety of recipe selections. Crème caramel may be made well in advance so […]
The Essential Christmas Dinner Entertaining Primer
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Christmas Dinner Entertaining Primer Hosting holiday gatherings offers endless menu possibilities. The selection of recipes should most certainly showcase seasonal produce coupled with traditional fare guests have grown to expect. Festive party fare filled with bold, fresh flavors that can be prepared ahead then chilled, baked, roasted or warmed […]
Baking Classics: Chocolate-Cinnamon Babka
Baking Classics The Technique Chocolate-Cinnamon Babka Chocolate-Cinnamon Babka features the familiar flavors found in Classic Cinnamon Babka but with the addition of a lovely spice scented Chocolate-Cinnamon Paste designed to flavor the dough throughout. A rich blend enhanced with eggs, butter & buttermilk produces a tender crumb while the simple spice scented glaze adds a lovely […]
