Pumpkin Glazed Turkey Legs
Pumpkin. Turkey. Family. Thanksgiving. I thought I’d try something new this holiday and I wonder what you think about it. My idea is: Bourbon Brined Pumpkin Molasses Glazed Turkey Drumsticks. You see...
View ArticleThanksgiving Cocktail Idea
This year I’m serving a cocktail for Thanksgiving. The Red Hook. The Red Hook is a classic cocktail made from rye, maraschino liquor and Punt e Mes (a “sweet” vermouth with a “bitter” edge). In case...
View ArticleMy Thanksgiving Hangover
It’s the day after Thanksgiving and the only thing I have “leftover” is a “hangover”. No, not from too much drinking. Well not only from too much drinking. There’s also the overeating and the over...
View ArticleCampari Alexander
Rich Cocktails are real Christmas treat and a decadent way to imbibe. I find them delightful at the end of a delicious holiday evening. However, rich and decadent need not mean sweet and cloying–...
View ArticleA Bad Girl for a Great Buffet
When it comes to Holiday Potlucks and Buffets, I have just one thing to say. Cheesy Potato Bacon Brown Betty. These potatoes are bad boys! You’re gonna love ‘em. Hmmm. Maybe I should say ‘bad girls’...
View ArticleTry Something New This Year
It’s a New Year and I’ve decided to try something new. So I’ve decided to take on Homemade Wild Alaskan Lox. Good lox has an intense color and a meltingly tender texture. Go to a restaurant and you...
View ArticleSimple Spicy Edamame
I don’t know about you but I find edamame in the pods completely addicting. Slightly salty and steamy hot, I just can’t stop myself when they’re set out before me. I think a bowl before dinner is not...
View ArticleCool Cocktails are Hot!
Would you rather be too hot or too cold? Don’t sweat it. Spicy Cocktails are both hot and cold. As illogical as it sounds, piquant spices can help cool you down. The cuisines of Thailand and Mexico...
View ArticleSkinny Green Bean Salad
This week on The Back Burner we are presenting what can best be described as “skinny recipes”. I know you know what those are.But I have to admit “skinny recipes” sort of worry me. Sometimes I get into...
View ArticleTurkish Pickles
I guess it’s no secret by now. I like pickled things. Pickled Rhubarb? Pickled Shrimp? Pickled Spring Onions? Yep, yep and yep. I’ve even pickled fish known as Escabeche. I have a vinegary Filipino...
View ArticleBest Tips for Grilling Fish
I’m not a grill master. Give me a steak and my first impulse is to sear it hot and fast on the stove. But when it comes to the question of how to grill fish, for some reason I feel more at home. Though...
View ArticleSummer Citrus Salad
Summer is just around the corner. I thought I should arm you with at least one summer salad. The kind of thing you could bring to a BBQ without too much effort. But what exactly is a summer salad? It’s...
View Article10 Tips on Grilling
The holiday is upon us! I think it’s time to discuss a few tips to help you get your grill on this summer. 1. Let the grill heat up properly: … Read More
View ArticleFirst Time Thanksgiving Sides
“It’s time you start contributing to this family.” – something my mom would have said if she had a flair for the dramatic. In reality, I volunteered to bring something … Read More
View ArticleEasy Thanksgiving Casseroles for the Win!
Casseroles are a staple at the Thanksgiving table, but they don’t have to be boring or time-consuming. With our casserole cookware you go straight from stovetop to oven, saving you … Read More
View Article10 Tips for a Stress Free Thanksgiving
I know it seems like I’m approaching this subject a little bit early. After all thanksgiving is almost a week away, right? Wrong. In fact I hope you’ve already started … Read More
View Article12 Thanksgiving Recipes to Make Today
Ease some of your kitchen stress on Thursday with these make-ahead recipes. Get cooking today! Get the feast started right with Mulled Cranberry Punch. Not ready to sit down and … Read More
View Article10 Tips for NYE Cocktail Parties
Holiday celebrations calls for drinks and more drinks. Especially on New Years Eve. You can keep your guests in the holiday spirit with a simply stocked bar for any occasion. … Read More
View ArticleMother’s Day Brunch Recipes
She’s your mom. Honor her on May 10 (and every other day – ask her to recount your birth story for further proof of this!). Surprise her when she wakes … Read More
View ArticleSummer Citrus Salad
Summer is just around the corner. I thought I should arm you with at least one summer salad. The kind of thing you could bring to a BBQ without too … Read More
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