Posted by KarenCooking on December 23, 2011 · 2 Comments
Over the years, peanut brittle has become my signature holiday offering. Unlike the childhood Christmas cookies I turned into year ‘round treats, I only make brittle during the holidays. I will occasionally do some preliminary batches in the fall, but most of it is made in the few weeks and days leading up to Christmas. … Read more
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Posted by KarenCooking on December 16, 2011 · 1 Comment
A simple panini is a great time-saver during the busy holiday season. This classic version of the Italian sandwich appeals to lots of tastes – including kids’. Prep is minimal, consisting simply of slicing bread and tomatoes, and cutting cheese slices in half. Everything else – dressing, deli meat, peppers – is already prepared. And … Read more
Posted by KarenCooking on November 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment
My favorite day is almost here. I love the holidays, the best part being the fourth Thursday of November — the most anticipation-laden day of the year, with weeks of music, food, family and celebration stretching before us! Thanksgiving Day is a turkey-scented, gravy-coated, wine-fueled entry into the holiday season, and I enjoy each and every … Read more
Filed under Cooking-related, Food, Holiday · Tagged with cooking, holiday cooking, holiday planning, holidays, Meal, meal planning, November, recipes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving planning
