Being born and raised in the South, I am used to seeing Mayonnaise on or in almost everything. When I traveled to France and realized how much better the fresh Mayonnaise really is, I wanted to stop buying the stuff in the jar (even my favorite brand). The flavor of homemade is so much better, and then I actually have more control of what ingredients it is made from. I am ...
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Classic Hot Cheese Dip
With December upon us, so starts the season of entertaining and parties. Often we need a quick, economical appetizer idea and it is nice to find one that uses seasonal ingredients. Onions provide the perfect medium for this cheesy option. If you want to really mix things up you can top the dip with nuts, add your favorite herb, seafood, or another vegetable. It is delicious ...
Turkey, turkey, turkey, turkey–what can I do with all the leftovers?
This past week, many of our homes have been filled with the fragrance of giant birds cooking for our favorite national feast, Thanksgiving. Though budgets are lean and most Americans are cutting back where they can, the turkey is one dish that we seem to always prepare in excess. The lingering leftovers are at first wonderful, then redundant, then they get tossed in the ...
