by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 31st, 2017| Recipes, Side Dishes, Tapas Monday, Vegetarian
What's not to like about a dish that's topped with marshmallows?
Growing up sweet potatoes or yams topped with marshmallows never graced our table. We had the ever popular green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and homemade cranberry sauce among other sides but no veggies with marshmallows,
by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 29th, 2017| Tasty Thoughts
As we begin week two of Thanksgiving in May, I'm continuing with my theme of tapas-style dishes. Not only are they easily prepared and require less cleanup, they also form a terrific Tapas Monday menu. Typically, Thanksgiving and tapas don't coexist, as roasting a 15 or 20 pound turkey doesn't
by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 26th, 2017| Finally Friday
As I was riding in the elevator to our place yesterday, a neighbor asked what plans I had for the long weekend. I said almost none, which prompted him to make a sad face. I know it's the start of summer and we do actually have some plans, but it
by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 25th, 2017| Recipes, Spreads & Sauces, Tapas Monday
Why can't ketchup be transformed into a Thanksgiving condiment?I like to share when I have culinary successes. I also feel that I need to share when I have culinary fails. The first version of this recipe was a flop. I originally wanted to make cranberry gravy to accompany
by Editorial Team May 24th, 2017| Cooking Basics
We all want our wedding to be breathtakingly beautiful and tastefully unique. A lovely wedding candy buffet is both of those things. There are many ways to create a candy buffet that complements your style. So, how do we begin? We will show you.
Candy
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by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 22nd, 2017| Tasty Thoughts
I know I'm not the only one. I'm sure there are others like me who absolutely enjoy Thanksgiving dinner but make it only once a year. Part of it is all the work it requires. Another part of it is the amount of food it involves. An additional part is
by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 19th, 2017| Finally Friday
After the amazing weekend we had in Chicago, this week felt a bit like a blur. Being gone for four days and fitting quite a few adventures into that timeframe brought me (and my stomach) back to the shocking normalcy of home. Now it's Friday again, and I'm getting ready
by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 17th, 2017| Desserts, Recipes
This is the dessert for when you want to indulge fully.
Ok, so I've shared my thoughts on how dessert doesn't have to be indulgent. Now, let me talk about how dessert can be a splurge that is worth every, single calorie. I know that everyone has their own
by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 15th, 2017| Tasty Thoughts
As we embark on week two of indulgent vs healthy recipes, it's appropriate that this week I am featuring desserts. Most of the time when I think of dessert it is something of a splurge. Perhaps it's a piece of carrot cake with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting.
by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 12th, 2017| Finally Friday
Believe it or not, it's Friday again! And this Friday I'm even happier than usual that it's Friday. You may ask why. The reason for this happiness is that I am in Chicago for the weekend with great company. My husband, daughter, and I flew here from New Hampshire yesterday,
by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 11th, 2017| Appetizers, Healthy Cooking, Recipes
This recipe validates that healthy snacks still are delicious snacks.
I am not a huge fan of fried food. Everyone else in my family is. Many a family dinner at a restaurant includes starting with a fried appetizer that delights them. I have no problem with that,
