Salted cod aka baccala is an Italian delicacy enjoyed at the holidays, particularly on Christmas Eve during the Feast of the Seven Fishes. The key to success is to cover the salted cod with cold water about three days prior to making the salad. Change the water out daily 2-3 times per day. In addition, boiling the cod for what may seem to be like a really excessive amount of […]
Ricotta Cookies. I’ve been making these guys forevs. The recipe comes from the Ye Olde Woman’s Civic Club of Hammonton Cookbook that lived in my mom’s kitchen for 40 years. They are requested by the fam for many occasion – holiday or religious festivity. This batch is ginormous, so make them for a large crowd. They are quite perishable, so bake them close to when needed. Store on wax or […]
Truth: Baking and cooking are the only holiday chores that do not make my blood pressure rise. So it is with great joy that I can share with you holiday cookie deliciousness. Elvis on the stereo, leopard ho-ho-ho hat slightly askew, wine on the side and the kid tucked snug in his bed, visions of Legos and X-box dancing in his head. Now, this. This the Jersey Girl can deal […]
Brownies as cookies are my new fave thing. This recipe is absolutely fabulous, and so easy to whip up. Salted Brownie Cookies comes from the amazing site called Beyond the Butter. My tips for success are to bake each sheet one at a time. Check the brownie cookies around 8 minutes to ensure they aren’t overbaking. Use a skinny metal spatula to remove from the baking pans after cooling. Definitely […]
OK. Thanksgiving season is upon us. You’re either yaying or wigging out. I’m kind of both. I’ve been hosting Thanksgiving for many years now. So, I’m presenting my tips for a fabulous turkey. I mean, look at this yummy plate above! You too can make this deliciousness happen! Be sure to read this well ahead of Thanksgivng. Fresh and frozen large turkeys should be hanging out in your fridge at […]
