Tag: holiday

American, Main

Baked Ham

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Many moons ago for Easter din dins, I learned how to make a ham. This is a food item that is SO EASY. Honest to goodness, if you barely boil water even YOU can make this.  Literally three ingredients: the ham, a can of ginger ale and a 1/2 cup […]

Baking, Desserts, Holiday

Italian Butter Cookies

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Italian Butter Cookies. Mine do not look professional or fancy pants. But they are super delish. I feel like I will improve as I make these more. The recipe calls for one baking sheet, but I used two. I baked one sheet at a time. I had a piping bag […]

Baking, Cookies, Desserts, Holiday

Scotch Shortbread

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Truly, Scotch Shortbread gives absolutely nothing in looks or design. But the aroma: heavenly. The taste: Unbelievable. The satisfaction: Another euphoric level. So, they must – THEY MUST – be a part of your Christmas cookie platter. Plus you can make them waaaaay ahead and they will still taste divine. […]

Side Dish, Vegetables

Mashed Potato Perfection

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Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? No one. That’s who. But making them for a crowd can at times be a pain in the arse since you gotta get the dish all together right at the last minute. Thankfully, my girl Giada De Laurentiis totally has an amazing solution with her […]

Side Dish, Vegetables

Mommom Sacco’s String Beans

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Holidays are all about tradition. Especially with the food. That’s why my Mommom Sacco’s amazing string beans are always on my table, especially at Thanksgiving. This dish requires very few ingredients. Beans, a small potato, garlic and oil and voila – magic happens. That’s really how it was with everything […]