10 Last Minute Thanksgiving Feast Preps
The turkey is bought, music is selected and silver is polished. Now what? Right. Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away and if you're anything like us, there's often one or two things that get missed pre-Thanksgiving feast. Not that they're a big deal or anything....
Thanksgiving Leftovers – Creamed Turkey!
Thanksgiving Leftovers! It is not even Thanksgiving yet and we are talking about leftovers! It is best to plan ahead so you can save yourself a trip to the store after the holiday. After knocking down all the retail doors on Friday, there is no more energy to make it...
Mustard Soup – Worth a Try!
Mustard Soup You can make soup out of anything, even condiments. Well, I am not sure about ketchup or mayonnaise soup (we are working on that in the Culinary Exchange test kitchen!), but I am very sure about Mustard Soup! Oh my, is it ever delicious! When the spice of...
All the things you can do with sweet potatoes! (14 Recipes)
Sweet Potatoes There are very few vegetables that lend themselves as well and as deliciously to versatility in the kitchen, than that of the humble sweet potato. Not yams, sweet potatoes. They also happen to be a staple in every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner...
Duck Curry with Lychee
Duck Curry with Lychee How many times can a blog blog about curry? A lot of times, because curry is that good! It is nice to have something different every now and again and curry, especially a Thai curry, is so easy to do. All those flavor nuances are what make a...
Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly
Split Pea Soup Soup, Soup, Soup! Which is the king of soups? Is it the most classic like chicken noodle soup? Or, is it the thickest like Split Pea Soup? Isn't it amazing how thick pea soup can get? I wonder if it is really a soup. Or, is it a pottage? It is probably...
Honey and Sesame Tofu! Easy and Delicious!
Honey and Sesame Tofu The vegan in me loves tofu a lot! I consider tofu to be the greatest blank canvas in the culinary world. It takes on so many flavors and can be used so many different ways that I can never ignore a block of tofu when I see it. A salad, a curry,...
Chicken Thighs, Chicken Legs, and Vegetables – a Simple Dinner
Chicken Thighs and Vegetables I like one pot cooking. It makes the worst of cooking, the clean up, easier! When I find ways to keep it to one pot I am really pleased, especially when the dish is very tasty. Simmering meat and vegetables together in one pot is a great...
Parsnip Soup!
Parsnip Soup We declared soup season open a few weeks ago. Nothing beats the cold weather then a nice bowl of hot soup. There are so many options for soup, but we often stick with the classics like chicken noodle. It is nice to look off the eaten path a little for new...
A Halloween Treat – Libations, Food, Fun
Today we have a real Halloween food treat for you! Forget the "kids" scary-themed dinners - bowls of cut up grapes or skinned tomatoes. Let's create some truly spooktacular stuff. Stuff for adults. And vampires. The Libations The best way to start any holiday dinner...
