Cranberries need not be limited to sauces. Their intense color and flavor, combined with a creamy, no bake filling, make a spectacular pie. This was one of Deana’s favorite a few years ago. She would give it to her friends on their birthdays. It’s kind of gone under the radar the past few years which…
Category: Special Occasions
Prime Rib Roast
I think if you follow the rules for rare beef, you will have the greatest luck in the world with it. When you buy a rib roast, calculate that one rib will serve 2 persons, so for six, you will need a 3 rib roast. The timetable for roasting by this method is approximately 15…
Eggnog Cake
Can you imagine getting seventy fabulous pieces of cake from one recipe of batter? Drenched with a heady brandy-and-rum glaze, these moist, nutmeg-scented squares don’t need garnishing. But a rosette of hard sauce assures that they are irresistible, and a family favorite.
Swiss Cheese Fondue
I think fondue is a great vehicle for conversation around the table, besides being good to eat. If you don’t have a fondue pot use a slow cooker to keep your cheese at a good dipping temperature. Use a variety of breads for dipping as well as blanched vegies, crisp fruits, soft pretzels and cooked…
Hearts of Palm Salad
This salad tastes good and looks beautiful. It is particularly good for a first course served on individual plates. The vegies should be done ahead of time to marinate, then just top on fresh crisped lettuce and grate blue cheese over the top. The green zucchini and red tomatoes make it particularly appropriate for Christmas.
7 Layer Salad
This salad is a McGowan favorite. It’s one of Jeff’s specialties. It is a must at Thanksgiving dinner! The make -a-head feature is as appealing as the taste. A real winner!!!!!
Cranberry Tarts
Foolproof cream-cheese pastry bakes into layers of flaky crispness. Filled with vibrant cooked cranberries, these miniature pies bring Christmas sparkle to any dessert tray.
Broccoli-Onion Casserole
This casserole is part of the McGowan Thanksgiving feast! No casserole, no feast, it’s as simple as that. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Swiss Meringue Buttercream
This is, hands down the best cake frosting you will ever make. It has an ultra-silky, stable texture that spreads beautifully with a spatula or can make perfect peaks and patterns with a piping bag. It can be kept at room temperature for a day or refrigerated in an air-tight container for 3 days. It will…
Angie’s Egg Nog
What a great recipe!!! Make this to have on hand for you and your holiday guests and/or as a great hostess gift, or gift to friends and co-workers. The big thing is you have to start early!!!! It needs about 4 weeks to age properly. Think egg nog as you are cleaning up after Thanksgiving…
Apple Pie Filling
This is a very traditional filling for apple pie. It doesn’t need any explanation just, can anyone say Thanksgiving? Your recipe for the pie crust is also on the blog. Print Recipe Apple Pie Filling Prep Time 40 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Passive Time 20 minutes Servings Ingredients 3/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup flour3/4…
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
For years the secret to delicious mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving was for Jacob and I to do the last minute prep for them. We would get out the potato ricer and his strong muscles would push the potatoes through while I stirred in the butter and cream. Then the race to the table to make…