I started making this sweet potatoes and apples recipe about 19 years ago, when my oldest son was 5. He loved it, as did the rest of the family. Every year my children (now 24, 20 & 19) get the Thanksgiving menu a few weeks in advance. If this is not on the list, then […]
Stuffed Apples
This Stuffed Apples Recipe combines freshly roasted chestnuts, raisins and cinnamon all baked in a buttery wine sauce for a rich and elegant dessert. Make as a special treat for formal autumn dinners. Ingredients 4 oz. dried chestnuts, roasted 1/3 cup soy milk 1/3 cup apple juice 5 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp cinnamon plus […]
Spicy Fried Chicken
This recipe for Spicy Fried Chicken results in plump, juicy, cooked through chicken. The secret is to pressure cook the chicken pieces before frying – that way, they’re cooked through and the coating crisps off in the final cooking. I sometimes leave the skin on and sometimes take it off – depends how ‘health conscious’ […]
Pumpkin Truffles
These Pumpkin Truffles are surprisingly simple to prepare. Make a batch of these sweet treats featuring almonds and vanilla wafers for your next holiday party, or box them up as gifts. This versatile recipe offers several options for flavorings and finishing touches. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, crushed 1 cup toasted almonds, ground […]