Thanksgiving is a BIG deal in the United States. Children in the USA don't just get the day off school on Thanksgiving Day, they practically get the whole week off depending on the State in which they are celebrating Thanksgiving. Not only is it a time to gather family together, it's the busiest travel day of the year too. American Thanksgiving has been the topic of many TV shows and movies and with so much pomp and circumstance surrounding it, it's about time we embrace …
Food Allergies During the Holidays – 7 Easy Things To Help Everyone Survive (Literally)
You would think that after six years of living with food allergies, we've got it all down pat. But one can be a little too complacent and too trusting. We ended up spending Thanksgiving in the ER because we assumed, and wrongfully so, that after this long our extended families understood exactly what they were dealing with. Food allergies can be extremely complex and poorly understood, and so there's nothing beneficial about playing blame games. Even when everyone is being super …
Sausage Turkey Stuffing
I'm not a fan of stuffing my bird with stuffing. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE stuffing but I think it takes too long for your turkey to cook when stuffed and it tends to dry the meat out. I love this Sausage Turkey Stuffing because it's incredibly moist and can be made the day before your big meal. There is nothing worse then spending Christmas day in the kitchen, so the more you can get done ahead of time, the better! Turkey Sausage Stuffing 1 loaf crusty French bread, cut into 1/2 …
The Only Turkey Recipe You’ll Ever Need
I have one word for you. Pancetta. Pancetta is what makes this the best turkey recipe ever. It's the magic ingredient that will make your Christmas turkey a culinary masterpiece and well, frankly probably have everyone eating Christmas dinner at your house from now on. On second thought, maybe you don't want that. I'll leave it up to you. Pancetta-Sage Butter 4 garlic cloves, peeled 4 ounces thinly sliced Pancetta 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup unsalted butter, …
Maple Pecan Tart – You’re Welcome
You're going to want to thank me for this Maple Pecan Tart. I know you are, so I'm just preemptively saying you're welcome. I have been making this tart since 2007 when I ripped it out of a Bon Appetit magazine. It without fail turns out fabulous. In fact I've been known to self-congratulate myself for hours after baking this baby. Be sure to have some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on hand to top it off. Maple Pecan Tart Crust 1/2 cup of unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 1 …
