Sugared Pecans Added 09-07-07 Sugared pecans must be one of the easiest candies to make. No worries about melting sugar, humidity, or candy thermometers. Just coat the pecans with an egg white solution, and then again with some sugar and spices, pop
Almond Roca Added 09-06-07 I have a severe weak spot for almond roca during the holiday season. I can resist fruitcake, all manner of Christmas cookies, puddings and mince pies. But when it comes to almond roca, will power abandons me. (That will be
Caramel Apples Added 09-06-07 Caramel candy apples are one of those things that are as much fun to make as they are to eat. I helped out at a young friend's birthday party this week, making up a batch of these caramel apples for a flock of kids. (Ori
Candied Walnuts Added 09-06-07 Walnuts. Sugar. That's pretty much all you need to make candied walnuts. A dash of salt helps too. These are very easy to make. The trick is to work very fast once the sugar starts melting, because once it gets on the w
Dad's Favorite Fudge Most of us have memories of special food we enjoyed at Christmas when we were little. The clearest memory for me is of my dad making fudge for all of us (six kids). The last time I recall him making his fudge was when we all sti
Caramel Walnuts These are a little sticky, and a little chewy, but oh so good... 1/3 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 Tbsp milk 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups of walnut halves 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1 In a small saucepan, mix together and heat the sour cream,
Swiss Chard Tzatziki (Yogurt Dip) Added 09-06-07 Tzatziki is a Greek dip made with yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and cucumbers. This version (from Martha Stewart Living) replaces the cucumbers with Swiss chard and is delightful with toasted pita. Dad an
Rosemary Duck with Apricots Added 09-07-07 This recipe comes by way of my Tennessee friend Keith Gray, who when I asked him, does this recipe work with ducks you shoot, or that you buy in a grocery store?, replied with a puzzled look, I've never boug
Tarragon Tuna Melt Added 09-07-07 What is a tuna melt, other than a grilled cheese sandwich dressed up with tuna salad? Two favorite food groups, merged together. I used to love these sandwiches as a kid, and was inspired by a Karen Tedesco recipe in
Sugared Pecans Sugared pecans must be one of the easiest candies to make. No worries about melting sugar, humidity, or candy thermometers. Just coat the pecans with an egg white solution, and then again with some sugar and spices, pop them in the ov
