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Love Actually Round Up for December’s Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on January 3rd, 2019%

Check out these recipes inspired by Love Actually, the December Food ‘n Flix feature film. We have some proper English recipes along with some delicious appetizers, desserts, and a main dish. . . . → Read More: Love Actually Round Up for December’s Food ‘n Flix

Grandma’s Orange Slice Cake

By Eliot, on December 25th, 2017%

Here’s a recipe that I remember fondly from my youth, a 6-week process that Grandma would start after Halloween. . . . → Read More: Grandma’s Orange Slice Cake

Biscochitos

By Eliot, on December 12th, 2017%

Holiday cookies from New Mexico. (Surprise!) . . . → Read More: Biscochitos

A Movable Thanksgiving Feast for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on November 22nd, 2017%

This month’s FnF film is Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Come along for the ride and to sample Garlic Confit Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast, Cranberry-Apple Relish with Honey, Cheddar and Pepper Muffins, Rosemary Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Shallots, Ginger Green Beans, Massaged Kale Salad w/Pomegranate and Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars. . . . → Read More: A Movable Thanksgiving Feast for Food ‘n Flix

King Cake (on the lighter side)

By Eliot, on February 28th, 2017%

Here’s a lighter (and easier) King Cake. The dough is made with coconut oil and almond milk. The filling is the highlight of this delicious cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. . . . → Read More: King Cake (on the lighter side)

Boeuf Bourginon for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on November 30th, 2015%

Boeuf Bourginon has become a traditional holiday meal for us. I served it on Thanksgiving this year and am also using the recipe for my Cook the Books post for Oct/Nov. . . . → Read More: Boeuf Bourginon for Cook the Books

Breakfast Bread Pudding

By Eliot, on December 22nd, 2013%

I love me some bread pudding, yet I never make it. You can be assured that if it is on the menu when we dine out, I will order it. Chocolate bread pudding, pumpkin bread pudding, traditional Southern bread pudding with whiskey sauce. It matters not.

When I saw this recipe in our local paper . . . → Read More: Breakfast Bread Pudding

Bread Machine Raisin Bread

By Eliot, on December 21st, 2013%

There was a time when the adults in the family still gave and received purchased gifts. This was before we decided we had too much STUFF and as gifts began to collect dust or take up storage and attic spaces. The presents typically were a bit pricey and extravagant as well and you can . . . → Read More: Bread Machine Raisin Bread

“Bread for the Dead” on Día de Muertos

By Eliot, on November 1st, 2013%

I made Pan de Muerto for my Cooks the Books post this month. We all read Barbara Kingsolver’s “Animal, Vegetable, Mineral.” . . . → Read More: “Bread for the Dead” on Día de Muertos

Cranberry-Orange Relish with Jalapeño

By Eliot, on November 21st, 2012%

It’s been a while since I have cooked a full-blown, traditional, old-fashioned Thanksgiving meal. I’m excited and am cookin’ away today! . . . → Read More: Cranberry-Orange Relish with Jalapeño