aThese cold December nights call for hearty stews and warm soups. I came up with an idea to combine the two. The Russians know how to keep themselves warm with meaty Beef Stroganoff. You will most often see Beef Stroganoff slathered on egg noodles and topped off with sour cream. I believe a concoction of…
There is something a little fairy tale like about Cherry Kissel and rightly so as it’s mythical properties stem from a Russian fairy tale and Russians also refer to heaven or paradise as a place having, “milky rivers flowing past kissel banks.” The land of marvels and its treats seem to fit into the spirit…
Wondering what you are going to leave out for Santa this Christmas? Milk and cookies are his favorite and the traditional chocolate chip cookies are the best!. Good Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies never hurt anyone. When you’re bushed from the Christmas shopping and in over your head with the holiday cooking, turning to a…
This is my final A Fork & A Flick Friday for this year. As the year will soon come to an end and the holiday season is upon us, a film that suits the tone with a pleasant dose of holiday cheer is only befitting. As, I’m a fan of rom-coms, I went with The…
Pistachio Soup is a spiced winter soup. It is wonderful for the holidays with its vibrant green color that embraces the festive holiday hues. When you want to serve soup at your holiday party, this soup is a rare and perfect complement at room temperature. So, you don’t have to worry about keeping it hot.…
Looking to bring some holiday colors to your menu? How about Red Velvet Pudding? Serve it as dessert or snack, it is lovely for all ages and decadent enough for the grown-ups at your holiday parties. This is not your everyday pudding out of the box. My Red Velvet Pudding is homemade and a variation…
Traditional Mac & Cheese has become a staple at the Thanksgiving table, however with the holidays coming up, I thought about doing a twist on the Mac & Cheese. One of my favorites is Lobster Mac & Cheese, but it’s really rich and although it would be a great idea for Feast of the Seven…
“What’s Cooking?” invites you to Thanksgiving and although over a decade old, I think this is a befitting movie to reflect on and enjoy this month of November. The film didn’t really receive many accolades with its release at the turn of the millennium, but Roger Ebert spoke well of it and stated “In recent…