Cavalcade of Food – Blueberry Cornbread
A much-anticipated summer milestone in Michigan’s thumb is the start of the blueberry season, and I’m happy to report that it is currently in full-swing. We get a lot of our blueberries from a little...
View ArticleCavalcade of Food – I know it’s only Mac & Cheese but I like it!
Here’s a dish that almost everyone loves to eat, and most people have some favorite version of that they tell stories about. Maybe a recipe that belongs to a mother, aunt or grandma, or a restaurant...
View ArticleCavalcade of Food – Ham Timbales
At first glance, one might not associate “ham” and “timbales” as being related. Timbales are a type of percussion instrument that originated in Cuba and resemble small drums, and ham is, well, ham. But...
View ArticleCavalcade of Food – Pumpkin Pancakes
Now that autumn is officially here it only seems right that we celebrate the pumpkin and all the wonderful ways to incorporate this seasonal icon into our food. So we found ourselves doing a bit of a...
View ArticleCavalcade of Food – Pumpkin Bread
We are still having fun with pumpkin and celebrating the great season of autumn! Among the quick and easy pumpkin offerings is the always popular pumpkin bread. This is just another reason to keep cans...
View ArticleCavalcade of Food – A Classic Pumpkin Pie
We’ve been spending quite a bit of time with our favorite fall ingredient – pumpkin – in the past few weeks. For many people, nothing captures the goodness of this celebrated squash like a pumpkin pie....
View ArticleCavalcade of Food – Bean & Ham Soup
We have entered “high soup season” here in the Midwest as the days become shorter and the temperatures colder. There are few things better than a big pot of soup simmering away on the stove, filling...
View ArticleCavalcade of Food – Holiday Cookies: Pfeffernusse
Baking cookies for the holiday season is always a milestone on the calendar. Many families have different traditions when it comes to cookies, and my only tradition is to bake up a few favorites and...
View ArticleCavalcade of Food: Greek-Style Meatloaf
Making meatloaf is like putting a blank canvas on an easel and following your inspiration. It lends itself to countless variations, limited only by your imagination or maybe what you might have on-hand...
View ArticleCavalcade of Food – Dill Couscous
We have had a number of requests to cook more side dishes in addition to the main courses and desserts. When we were cooking up our Greek Meatloaf I realized that I didn’t have any potatoes, so looking...
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Cavalcade of Food – Sour Cream Pound Cake
Inspired by a wonderful lemon pound cake we made a few weeks ago in North Carolina, here’s a moist and flavorful pound cake that features sour cream. We used a butter-nut flavoring, but this basic...
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Cavalcade of Food – Turkey Skillet Casserole
This is one of those meal-in-one casseroles that you can prepare on top of the stove and then bake off in the oven. You could substitute ground beef for the turkey, and you could add in other...
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Cavalcade of Food – Philly Cheesesteak
Inspired by a recent trip to the wonderful city of Philadelphia, we made our version of a “Whiz Wit” – the iconic Philly cheesesteak. While nothing compares to the real thing, the combination of tender...
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Cavalcade of Food – Bacon Tots
These smoky and sweet treats make great appetizers or hors d’oeuvres and are easy to prepare. Use your favorite style of tater tot and wrap with a piece of bacon, then roll it in a mixture of brown...
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Cavalcade of Food – Diner Inspired Fried Chicken
A recent trip to the Culinary Arts Museum in Providence, Rhode Island featured lots of diner memorabilia, including an authentic diner car and lots of diner menus from all over the country. Not only...
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Cavalcade of Food – Cauliflower Custard
It may not seem common to have “cauliflower” and “custard” in the same thought, but this recipe provides a different way of enjoying this often maligned vegetable. While there are many ways to prepare...
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Cavalcade of Food – Apple Crisp
It’s high apple season here in Michigan and we’ve been seeing wonderful Michigan apples by the crates! As much as we love apple pie, we thought we do something different and make an apple crisp – and...
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Cavalcade of Food – Roasted Beets and Squash
With a bountiful Michigan harvest of wonderful food this fall comes these acorn and butternut squash and beets, perfect for roasting! All that is needed is a hot oven and some basic seasoning – even...
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Cavalcade of Food – Roast Pork Loin
This pork loin was on sale at my local market and it seemed to be a perfect main course for dinner on a cool autumn day. Make a rub using your favorite seasonings, a quick sear on top of the stove, and...
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Cavalcade of Food – Creamed Corn
A recent visit to Chicago took us to one of my favorite restaurants in the Windy City – Lawry’s The Prime Rib. While I don’t have meals like theirs very often, dining there is a real treat and always...
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