Another holiday beverage, this one with alcohol. Servings: 2 drinks Source: Ina Garten INGREDIENTS DESCRIPTION For a delicious and festive holiday drink you can make quickly, simply combine the ingredients in advance and shake them up when guests arrive. DIRECTIONS Place the cranberries and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, cover and microwave for 30 seconds. Set … Read more
Not for Dry January, but for a holiday celebration with a pregnant niece. Hibiscus Fizz Mocktail Servings: 1 Source: Alison Roman DESCRIPTION It’s hard to beat the natural sweetness, unique tartness and stunning color of hibiscus, but this fizzy drink can be modified with any chilled tea. Don’t turn away at the mention of apple cider vinegar: … Read more
Servings: 4 to 6 Source: Oscar Levy INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound Okra (small, whole) 1 Vidalia onion 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3/4 tablespoon olive oil 1 splash lemon juice 1 dash tabasco 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar DIRECTIONS Pierce okra (leave whole). Boil with white wine vinegar until bright green. Blanch. Chop onion finely. Marinate okra, onion, vinegar & oil (refrigerate overnight). Season with lemon … Read more
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 110 min Total Time: 2 hours Servings: 6 Source: Paul Harsha, adapted from a recipe by Ben Fink INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp. olive oil 3 tbsp. smart butter 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped (1/4 inch dice) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lb. plant based ground beef 1/4 cup red wine 2 tsp. garlic powder … Read more
It’s t-day prep time. Here’s the simplified, pretty fool proof version of our recipe. We used to do all the prep, then take it over to Jay’s dad’s place. He’d put it in the oven first thing… then we’d finish when we got there. :). Enjoy!! Paul and Jay’s Turkey ★★★★★ Holiday, Main Dish, Poultry, … Read more
Split Pea and Ham Soup Servings: 12 | Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 1 ham bone 1/2 pound ham chopped 1 lb. bag dry split peas 1/2 cup frozen peas 4 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups, plus 2 quarts water 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 lb. carrots cut … Read more
I’ll leave making ham with red-eye gravy up to the viewer. Creamy Grits Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 1 cup grits 4 cups milk 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon course ground pepper 1 stick butter Directions: Place ingredients in a pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook … Read more
Due to last minute popular demand (read my father-in-law), I’m making ham this year. So all the sides got changed around as well. And I’m making the Harsha Family Midwestern Oyster Stew, guaranteed to be delicious even when you’re not near a coast. I’m near one, but TRADITION! The rest of the meal is Marion … Read more
King Cake Source: Paul Harsha Ingredients Cake 1/2 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees) 2 packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar 31/2 to 41/2 cups unsifted flour 1 teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 cup warm milk 5 egg yolks 1 stick butter cut in slices … Read more
Adapted from “Cooking with Entergy” Serving Size: 4 Note: The Entergy original started with 1.5 sticks of butter, had no garlic or tomatoes, and different seasonings. I made it more like my grandmother’s… but may put the butter back. Ingredients: 1 stick butter 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup bell pepper, chopped 1 cup yellow onion, … Read more