Bacon is something that my husband (and most of America) is thankful for everyday, even if it's not always on our Thanksgiving table. I've made this once before for our family Thanksgiving gathering, and it was a hit. This recipe is even better than the one I tried before, according to my husband. Since my...
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Cranberry-Apple Relish
When I was in high school, I worked in the deli at our local grocery store. Around the holidays, I would have to make a cranberry relish that was a marvelous combination of tart cranberries with the sweetness of the apples. I loved it, and would have it for lunch quite often during shifts. I...
Homemade Cornmeal Biscuits with Whipped Honey Butter
When planning your Thanksgiving menu, you may find yourself trying to decide between biscuits or cornbread. Well here is your answer. These cornmeal biscuits are the perfect compromise between the two. The texture is not as grainy as some cornbread, with an almost “creamy” quality. Paired with honey butter, or cinnamon-honey butter (my personal favorite),...
Caramelized Onion and Gruyère Tart
If you like the delicious cheesy bread atop of French onion soup, then this is a must-try appetizer for your Thanksgiving gathering. The sweetness of the onion paired with the nuttiness of the Gruyère make this flaky pastry a crowd-pleaser and an impressive alternative to crackers and cheese. Caramelized Onion and Gruyère Tart Credit: Avec...
Happy November!
Happy November! Now that Halloween is over, it's time to start thinking toward Thanksgiving...or at least I am. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. It has all the wonderful food, and fun family gathering time, and none of the craziness that comes with Christmas' gift-giving, shopping, wrapping, and racing around own for weeks on end....