Traditional Dishes for Special Occasions

Fads come and go, but the favorite dishes of our ancestors have long become traditional foods for special occasions. From meats to veggies and favorite desserts, these dishes have stood the test of time, and new variations can deliver even more flavor and eye appeal. Roasted or mashed potatoes, stuffing, pies and cakes, and roasted…

More Pork Entrees for the Holidays

Cranberry-Mustard Pork Tenderloin An outstanding recipe that Lea adapted for the slow cooker to present big flavors. She hadn’t had a slow cooker for years, but bought one just before starting work on publishing our favorite recipes and trying out some new ones. This was her first slow cooker recipe, and she added an extra…

Roasting Is For The Birds

As the holiday season approaches, we begin thinking about those wonderful times the family gets together and shares a sumptuous way-out-of-the-ordinary meal. The traditional family dinner at our house wasn’t as much about the menu as it was brimming with opportunities to gather around the table with loved ones to catch up, and share stories…