Honeycomb and Cheese Plate

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It is the holidays…crazy, right? Even if, as I have, you try to keep it small and easy, it is still nuts. That is when you need to be able to pull out a spread that requires no actual cooking but is a delight of flavors. This is one of my favorite combinations of …click to continue Honeycomb and Cheese Plate

Thanksgiving Inspiration

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Are you having any holiday blahs, or a total lack of inspiration? Or are you already halfway through your menu, with groceries purchased and a bird in a cooler brining away? My Greenberg Smoked Turkey arrived yesterday and all of a sudden, I’m “in the mood,” so to speak. …click to continue Thanksgiving Inspiration

Sweet Potato Casserole

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I’m not sure that there has been a holiday when I haven’t made this dish. It is a standard, and it is easy. And, it makes me so happy. This is the first time I have used the oats in the topping and I like the extra bit of texture it provides. But, I …click to continue Sweet Potato Casserole

Farmstand Green Bean Casserole

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I’ve been thinking more about Thanksgiving. And, I have a confession to make. I absolutely love green bean casserole. And, by this I mean that I love the kind made with canned beans, cream of mushroom soup, and French fried onions. I love it.

However, somewhere along the line I started thinking that, …click to continue Farmstand Green Bean Casserole

Holiday Spiced Pecans

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This is the time of the year when my thoughts turn to the holiday table. I start day-dreaming about spiced snacks, sweets, and dressings. Gravy, mashed sweet potato casseroles…you get my drift. Of course, when I start like this, and test and practice, then by the time the actual meal comes around I am …click to continue Holiday Spiced Pecans