Mardi Gras Hurricane Mocktail I have never been a huge fan of the whole Mardi Gras food culture. I think it is because I don’t eat shrimp or any shellfish really for that mater. But who can resist a well crafted Hurricane Cocktail? I love how pretty it is and how it is sweet without it being cloying. I gave up drinking about 5 months ago to help heal some gut issues I was having. Therefore, I decided to make this Mardi Gras Hurricane Mocktail so that I can still indulge in the fun festivities but as a sober person.…
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Continue ReadingStuffed Cabbage Rolls (Golabki) Stuffed Cabbage Rolls or Golabki is the Polish name of a dish popular in cuisines of Central Europe, made from boiled cabbage leaves wrapped around a filling of minced pork or beef, chopped onions, and rice or barley. Gołąbki are often served during the Christmas season and on festive occasions such as weddings. We ate these once or twice a year growing up because they are a labor of love but worth the work. I will post the full and printable recipe card below for your convenience. I have some tips and tricks listed beyond that…
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Continue ReadingHam Glaze This ham glaze is one that I have used for a couple years. I personally never buy a fresh ham, as the amount of work seems intimidating to me. I have bought the Honey Spiral Sliced Ham from Aldi for many years and I always get compliments on it. This ham was around $20 to purchase, It would feed at least 25 people if not more. I do not use the ham glaze packet that comes with, but I make my own which you will find in a full and printable format below. This ham glaze is one…
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Continue ReadingDuchess Potatoes I learned to make Duchess Potatoes years ago when I worked at a questionable banquet hall. The food was delicious, the ownership of the hall was what was questionable, These potatoes are a cross between mashed potatoes and double baked potatoes but MUCH easier to make than double baked potatoes. They look pretty and they are super fun to eat. Duchess Potatoes are also a great way to make something typical look super special without having to spend a lot of money. The full and printable recipe is below I will just share a couple of tips. Piping…
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Continue ReadingMushroom Pan Gravy If you’re looking for a simple pan gravy, this is the recipe for you. This recipe yields about 2 to 3 cups of gravy. You can double the recipe if you need more. I love using the Better Than Bouillon for this recipe. This is a basic gravy that I make from pan drippings when I make a variety or proteins, but I also have instructions for using this recipe for Thanksgiving. You can omit the mushrooms from this recipe if you do not like them. Be sure to add those turkey drippings to this recipe for…
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Continue ReadingScalloped Corn Casserole Recently a follower reached out to me asking me about a corn dish that I made in the past for Thanksgiving. I sent her what I thought was the recipe she was looking for but she said it wasn’t right. I could not for the life of me, remember what she was talking about. That is until I came across this recipe in my photos of this Scalloped Corn Casserole. This has GOT to be the recipe she was looking for. Scalloped Corn Casserole, is easy, cheesy and delicious. She said it used frozen corn and cheese…
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Continue ReadingThanksgiving Recipe Round Up I know that this holiday can be stressful for people, so I decided to link all of my best holiday recipes in this Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up. I will break it down below into categories with links to each recipe that I find Thanksgiving worthy. I hope you enjoy these recipes. Appetizers Salads Stuffing Turkey Mashed Potatoes Thanksgiving Breakfasts
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Continue ReadingBacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts with Tangy BBQ Sauce These bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts with Tangy BBQ Sauce are a long time childhood memory for me. My Aunt Carol would make them for family parties and I remember thinking they were so exotic and gourmet when I was a kid. The crunch of the water chestnut and crispy bacon are the perfect texture for the tangy bbq sauce you quickly make in a saucepan with ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. All of this bakes up into a delicious appetizer that will be the hit of every party. The full,…
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