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Posts from the ‘Seasonal’ Category

Spring Roast Recipes for the Holidays

I recently published a book on Kindle called Spring Roasts for Easter and Passover. Roasts and holidays, especially ones that focus on a large family meal, just seem to go together. Read more

Saint Patrick’s day Dinner Recipes

These recipes are for the person who wants some easily made, affordable dishes to serve on Saint Patrick’s Day, whether for a full course meal, just snacks, or dessert. Read more

Chicken 9 Ways For Valentines Day Recipes

Everyone who knows me, knows that I love to cook and will spend hours in the kitchen, but family and friends will tell you that those hours are not clustered around dinner. I like to have a little time to relax before dinner to get ready to enjoy the meal.  Read more

Easy Leftover Recipes For Family and Friends

Over the years, I’ve learned that even people who don’t observe Christmas tend to take advantage of a couple of quiet days and roast sales to enjoy a good meal.  So finding uses for leftovers is pretty much of a problem for everyone about now. Read more

Christmas Desert Recipes Made Easy

As I recalled in one of my posts last year, my Mother’s frozen blueberries were better than any I’ve ever tasted. They were big and plump and seemed fresh months after being picked. Read more

Christmas Cheese Recipe Suggestions – Your Guide to Holiday Cheeses

It’s the height of the holiday season, the biggest party time of the year, and I’ll make book that if you entertain, and remember your costs last year, you’re going to have sticker shock this time. Read more

July 4th Cooking Tips and Food Ideas and Recipes for a Liberating Holiday!

I got a phone call yesterday about the 4th of July, which left me staring at the calendar in total shock. I can’t believe it’s already high summer! The past weeks have flown by so fast that it seems the enclosed four holidays have tumbled over each other. Read more

Fathers Day Recipes – All About The Kabobs – Beef, Chicken and Seafood

Ask anyone in the restaurant business the difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and they’ll reply that reservations are needed for the first one. Funny, in a time when most women work outside the home,  couples share chores and the majority of men know their way around a kitchen, the perception persists that women should be taken out and men be served a special dinner in  their “castle.” Read more