Tag Archives: holidays

Sunday Suppers: An Easter Dinner to Blow the Budget

Posted on 03/31/2013 by

We’re posting this too late for most of you to cook this for Easter Sunday. That’s probably a good thing since the ingredients get a bit steep and most of you are probably cooking for a crowd. So consider these … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Easter Dinner on a Budget

Posted on 03/24/2013 by

We know a lot of you like to eat lamb on Easter. We do too. But ham is far more economical when it comes to serving a crowd. Here’s a meal that’s sure to please the masses. Deviled Eggs Baked … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Irish Eyes are Smiling

Posted on 03/10/2013 by

Our favorite nonholiday holiday is just around the corner. Here are some dishes guaranteed to bring you luck or keep the snakes away, we can’t remember which. Corned Beef and Cabbage with Guinness Add a little Soda Bread Or how … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: A Simple Meal for that Special Someone

Posted on 02/10/2013 by

Valentine’s Day is once again on a weekday this year. Don’t go out and make moon eyes with your sweetie while sitting six inches from some other couple. Here’s a meal that’s simple to prepare. The dessert can be made … Continue reading →

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Balsamic Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Posted on 02/02/2013 by

By Katherine Strawberries may only be in season in California or Florida right now, but this is still a great Valentine’s Day dessert. It’s simple and can be made in advance. Also, it won’t weigh you down and goes great … Continue reading →

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Honey-Glazed Ham

Posted on 01/11/2013 by

This is such a classic dish and the leftovers are wonderful. We always end up buying a ham or turkey after the holidays, because they tend to go on sale then. Honey-Glazed Ham 1 6-10 pound bone-in ham roughly 20 … Continue reading →

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Thirteen Ways to Celebrate ’13

Posted on 12/27/2012 by

With 2013 upon us, we thought we’d break out a new champagne cocktail. But we want to keep the celebration going so we’ve included ways to enjoy bubbly year round. We’ll kick this off with a drink to toast the … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Christmas Eve Dinner

Posted on 12/24/2012 by

You can always tell who grew up in an Italian-American family. They’re the ones at the fish counter on Christmas Eve. Here’s what my family has each year. Follow it up with a nice slice of ricotta cheesecake, if you … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Gingersnaps You Can Drink

Posted on 12/23/2012 by

We wanted to make gingersnap martinis, but found some recipes that called for simple syrup and molasses puzzling. Does molasses blend well when cold? Isn’t its progress supposed to be severely inhibited by ice? We didn’t bother finding out, instead … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas: Brandied Hot Chocolate

Posted on 12/20/2012 by

This is the trifecta: Chocolate, booze and cream. Brandied Hot Chocolate (adapted from Gourmet) 1 1/2 cups milk (not skim, but 2 percent is fine) 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup brandy 8.5 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 1 tbsp cocoa … Continue reading →

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