A few years ago, I wrote about a German food inspired menu that I prepared for my family for the holidays, not knowing at that point when I would be able to visit the country myself. That changed in May when an unexpected work trip came up. A meeting was…
I’m willing to bet that many of us have made an Italian dressing from a packaged seasoning mix. It’s a staple in many American grocery stores and a convenience food, no doubt. Add the powder dressing mix to oil and vinegar, and in some cases shake it up in a…
It makes me cringe to know that we’re already a full month and then-some into 2019. January is in the books, and in a few days we’ll be coming up on Valentine’s Day. (We’ll be talking about spring next, then Memorial Day will be coming up on the heels of summer……
The good news: all of the “cooking” involved here for this easy appetizer is the preparation of the herb cream cheese spread—and that’s easy, too. Make it in advance so it’s ready to go when it’s time for appetizers. When you’re ready to serve, set the cream cheese out in…
Are you planning to watch the Grammy Awards this weekend? If you’re like me, I always like something to nibble on when I’m watching an award show or special event. There’s just something so satisfying about eating different, small plates of foods that I love, too. Dave and I often…
Comfort foods are far-from fussy and everyone loves them, which makes this menu perfect for a casual get-together—whether celebrating a birthday, the upcoming Super Bowl, or just because. For a country-inspired birthday party (think bandannas, plaid shirts, jeans) I attended years ago, this menu was a winner. It fed a group…