September 24th, 2008
Few cities take culinary traditions more seriously than New Orleans, where long-time Creole dining customs and iconic dishes contribute so much to the distinctive local cuisine. During the mid-1800’s, New Orleans’ Creole families celebrated the “Reveillon” (French for “awakening”) twice during the holidays. The first Reveillon came after Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, when […]
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September 8th, 2008
Pumpkin cheesecake is a favorite holiday favorite of mine, a nice alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. This one uses a standard cake pan instead of a springform fan, so it’s even easier to work with. Take a look:
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August 19th, 2008
Fall is cranberry season and here’s an easy way to make cranberry sauce. No one ever needs to use that canned stuff. Plus, it’s perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Take a look:
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December 14th, 2007
A deep-fried turkey is one of the most popular new trends for holiday cooking. This series of videos (they are all linked), by caterer Mike Hedrick, discusses safety, setting up your equipment, the types of turkey fryers available, how to prepare the turkey for deep-frying, and how to cook the bird. Take a look:
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