Mince pie is a old holiday tradition that can be traced back to 13th century when European crusaders returned from the Middle East with recipes for meats, fruits and spices. Mincing was a way of preserving meats without salting or smoking. The pie has been served at royal tables and, at one time, was banned …
Tag: What’s Cooking
Nov 25 2017
What’s Cooking: Don’t Throw That Turkey Carcass Out
An oldie but a goodie reposted from November 25, 2010 – TMC I know by tonight you will be sick if looking at the remnants of dinner, especially that turkey carcass because you aren’t done with it yet. I’m going to walk you through making turkey stock. First you will need a big pot, I …
Nov 19 2017
What’s Cooking: Pan Gravy and Carving the Bird
One of the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner is the gravy made from the pan drippings. Here are Alton Brown’s directions for making a smooth, not greasy dressing. It’s actually pretty easy. Now the last task is carving the bird, for which you’ll thank yourself for investing in an electric knife. It really makes it …
Apr 16 2017
What’s Cooking: Ham Bone
Republished from April 25, 2011 The holiday is over, besides the candy, you most likely have a refrigerator full of leftovers and one of them may be a ham bone. Don’t throw it out just yet, there is still another use for it, soup. Served with a salad and a hearty bread, these soups make …
Dec 23 2016
Cranberry Canes
Hey, I’m doing last minute scrambling, why aren’t you? Seriously, these are a little late but not impossibly so if you get a wiggle on. This year our guest list is small and we’ve gone another direction for “friendship” gifts so there’s no urgency. But they are holiday tradition at my house, I enjoy them …