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It’s a big day. Big game. Big Party. That means you need some big party snacks and food for the whole gang.
We’ve put together some of our favorite party recipes, all of which would be perfect for the big game this Sunday.
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Figgy Pudding on your Christmas table....no thanks
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Wassel has never been one of our family favorites come Christmastime. Maybe it’s a regional thing or just not something our family ever adopted. You won’t find figgy pudding or goose on the table on Christmas Day either.
In our home, which now encompasses the recipes of several generations we have a generous mix of Texas country cooking and a definite Louisiana Cajun influence.
Some of our traditional favorites include ham, and turkey. I know you probably just dealt with the last of the turkey from Thanksgiving and maybe the thought of left-over turkey sandwiches or pot pies makes you a little queasy, but we tend to enjoy turkey for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s all about personal preference I suppose.
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KERRVILLE, TX — As chef at the famed retreat center Laity Lodge in Leakey, Texas, outside San Antonio, Tim Blanks specializes in turning strangers into family. So think what he can do as the holidays reunite far-flung families. In time for Christmas, Chanukah ... and to kick off the New Year, Chef Tim serves up his insider group-dinner tips.
Successful dining is not about dishes or expense, he says. Then the meal maestro reveals how to help turn even random dinner guests into new circles of friends:
1. Set your table with love. This is no cheap sentiment. A loving table isn't set to impress but to facilitate. Think about who's coming and how you want your diners to feel. Matching plates matter less than a means to relax and converse.
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Balancing Calories
- Enjoy your food, but eat less.
- Avoid oversized portions.
Foods to Increase
- Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
- Make at least half your grains whole grains.
- Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
By Michelle May MD
Do you anticipate the holidays but dread the "inevitable" holiday weight gain? Do your holiday events revolve around food more than the meaning, people, presents, decorations, or travel?
Eating mindfully and preventing holiday weight gain during the holidays can be a real challenge unless you have a strategy. These 10 holiday eating tips will help you enjoy the season more while eating less.
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT - Pete Schweddy, and his infamous “Schweddy Balls” are a Saturday Night Live classic and now “Schweddy Balls” is the newest flavor from Ben & Jerry’s.
It all started in a classic SNL skit starring guest host Alec Baldwin, Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon. Baldwin played Pete Schweddy, the owner of “Season’s Eatings” on a mock NPR radio show called Delicious Dish.
In today’s economy, we are all being forced to find ways to tighten our belts and make our dollar go further. Certain things can be eliminated or scaled back on, but food isn’t one of them. Here are some helpful tips I’ve found over the years that you may find useful, too.
I had a girlfriend who once said, "If you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'." We're talking about food, of course. Time is a commodity. Let's face it, we're all maxed out. Whether you're a working mother (who isn't), a single mother, a stay-at-home mom, or an empty nester, we are all busy! Our busy schedules don't have to mean take-out or drive-thrus every night, though. Long gone are the days of vacuuming in our high heels, pearls and aprons. Here are some tricks I've found that save time (and money!):
HOUSTON — Holiday weight gain doesn’t result from overeating one or two meals. It’s usually from feasting on leftovers for days or even weeks, which can pack on hundreds of extra calories. Adults can avoid holiday weight gain by following advice shared by experts from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
“Unfortunately, most people don’t shed extra holiday weight and just keep adding pounds year after year,” said Mary Ellen Herndon, wellness dietitian at MD Anderson. “And, unhealthy weight gain can put you at greater risk for diseases like cancer.”
Herndon offers these suggestions:
This Thanksgiving I took on the daunting task of making my mother-in-law’s cornbread dressing. This isn’t just ordinary dressing; this is my husband’s very favorite dish. This is “Mamma’s Dressing”. There are entire family stories surrounding this dressing. The outcome of holidays has been determined by this dressing. Forget the presents, forget the company; it was all about the dressing. No pressure.
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Back to the food part, though, here is a menu (with links to most of the recipes) to help make your Thanksgiving dinner as special as the memories you are sure to create spending time with your family.
She has five tips for making holiday meal prep a family affair:
Mother’s Day Brunch – even the kids can make this for
mom!!
Mom will love this and not a lot of dishes to clean
either. Get some beautiful flowers and she will love your
forever and ever! (Of course, she will anyway!)
Here's
the menu along with links to each of the recipes:
Gluten free cooking can be challenging at the beginning, as many gluten free flours behave differently in baking to flours containing gluten such as wheat flour. These and other cooking hints should assist you as you learn gluten free cooking.
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Strawberry Short Cake Trifle - featured in the Dessert Section
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Attention Chefs and Cooks Everywhere!
The Cypress Times is pleased to announce the debut of an all new Food Section. The new Food Section now contains Sub-Sections for Appetizers, Main Dishes, Vege tables & Side Dishes, and Desserts.
