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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Posted on December 12, 2013November 24, 2013 by linda
Who doesn’t love meatballs?  This recipe is great with pasta or as the star of a meatball sandwich.  Or, make a larger quantity for a party. Makes 12 large or 24 small meatballs. For the sauce... Read More

Countdown to Christmas – Winter Salad

Posted on December 11, 2013November 24, 2013 by linda
This easy winter salad is a beautiful enough for a dinner party.  The cooking can be done a day ahead of time and assembly takes just a few minutes. Find the recipe here.  Enjoy!... Read More

Coundown to Christmas – Candied Orange Peel

Posted on December 10, 2013December 10, 2013 by linda
Candied citrus is an impressive garnish.  It’s yummy edition to your cookie platter – especially when dipped in chocolate. The recipe is here. Enjoy!... Read More

Candied Orange Peel

Posted on December 10, 2013December 10, 2013 by linda
Candied orange peel is a nice garnish for a festive cake or a plate of holiday cookies.  It’ s a bit of a pain to make, but one batch will last a long time.  And your house will smell amazing ... Read More

Countdown to Christmas – Smoked Duck Liver with Onion Jam

Posted on December 9, 2013January 11, 2014 by linda
If you’re making smoked duck take the time to smoke the livers too.  What else are you going to do with them? Believe it or not, in our family this recipe is almost as popular as the duck itsel... Read More

Smoked Duck Liver with Onion Jam

Posted on December 9, 2013December 4, 2013 by linda
If you’re going to smoke a duck, you might as well do something with the duck livers too.  This recipe is super easy and makes a great appetizer.  Just leave yourself a little bit of room in ... Read More

Onion Jam

Posted on December 9, 2013December 4, 2013 by linda
I made this recipe up one Thanksgiving when I needed something to go with my smoked duck livers.  To my surprise it was a hit and it’s requested every year. This jam also pairs nicely with sha... Read More

Countdown to Christmas – Pepper Jelly

Posted on December 8, 2013January 11, 2014 by linda
This is one of my all time favorite canning recipes!  Pepper jelly is wonderful on a cracker with sharp cheddar cheese.  And a jar of pepper jelly is a great homemade gift. The recipe is here. This ... Read More

Countdown to Christmas – Smoked Duck

Posted on December 7, 2013December 4, 2013 by linda
Smoking a duck takes all day but it’s worth it.  This is a favorite in our family and I hope it becomes a favorite with yours. The recipe is here.... Read More

Smoked Duck

Posted on December 7, 2013December 4, 2013 by linda
In our family, smoked duck is the “must have” holiday dish.  Every year our turkey gets a little smaller and instead we try to squeeze another duck in the smoker.  This year we finally h... Read More
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