Living It Up on Fat Tuesday!
Shake off the winter doldrums with a festive Mardi Gras party.
Author: Mary Ann Esposito
Mardi Gras Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and grits is a classic Louisiana dish and popular for Mardi Gras.
Mini Mardi Gras Meatballs
A friend introduced me to these unusual party meatballs that are served with a barbeque and apricot sauce.
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab-stuffed mushrooms are a great way to begin a seafood party.
Gifts from Your Kitchen
Delicious homemade presents make holidays extra special.
Zucchini Fig Bread
Shredded zucchini lends moistness to this delicious tea bread and is a tasty companion to dried figs.
Santa’s Sugar Cookies
Makes about 2 dozen (depending on the size of the cookie cutters) It is not the holidays without sugar cookies all dressed up in a shiny glazed icing. 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tablespoon…
Guy’s Fruitcake
This fruitcake, more like a steamed pudding, is a winner with its moist crumb and intense fruit flavor.
Christmas Bears
My children have fond memories of making little bears from sweet bread dough at Christmastime.
Falling for Pumpkins
These fruits of the vine are versatile and spice up recipes for everything from soup to dessert.
Risotto alla Zucca (Pumpkin Risotto)
Part of the fun of making risotto is coming up with all kinds of ingredients to combine with it.
Spicy Chicken with Pumpkin
Perky, bold and spicy, this chicken and pumpkin dish goes together quickly.
