Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, marks the anniversary of Mexico’s unanticipated victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Celebrated only as a regional holiday in Mexico, mostly in the state of Puebla and a few other areas, Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated in the United States and other parts of the world as people honor their Mexican heritage with pride. Read more »
Several of our family members enjoy cooking the holiday dinner. Each of these giblet gravy recipes has a unique feature specific to the person who cooked the turkey in any given year. Read more »
Although some people consider cornbread a fall harvest staple, others enjoy delicious corn muffins and cornbread as a staple throughout the year. By definition, cornmeal is yellow-white flour made from finely ground dried corn kernels available in three textures: fine, medium, and coarse.
Five cup salad has been a favorite recipe of mine for many years. I cannot tell you how many times I have made this easy recipe for holiday meals, summer picnics, family reunions and church potluck suppers. Not only is it a favorite of mine, but many people have asked for the recipe throughout the years. Read more »
Bread stuffing is a mainstay in our household every time we roast chicken or turkey, and is my favorite part of the meal. Even within our family, we each have a little different way of making dressing. Here are several bread stuffing ideas for you and your family. Read more »
St. Patrick’s Day may have started out as a religious holiday, but it’s now a celebration of all things Irish around the world. As such, a number of traditional Irish St. Patrick Day recipes have become common at this time of the year, and many people of Irish descent take great pride in being able to share their heritage with friends and family through a good meal!
Here’s a guide to some of the most popular St. Patrick Day recipes eaten around the world. Read more »
Diabetics no longer have to give up dessert during the holidays. Sugar is no longer considered the culprit for those who have diabetes according to recent research. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) now considers the biggest dietary risk factor for type 2 diabetics as being overweight due to overeating. When diabetics eat smaller portions and factor in the carbs, they can enjoy an occasional after meal treat. Read more »
The 5th of May is a special date for the people who live in the Mexican state of Puebla, and for millions of people in the United States and around the world. Cinco de May is the day they commemorate Puebla’s win in a hard fought battle with the French in 1862 over their territory. That Puebla was the underdog makes the win that much more satisfying. Interestingly, most other places in Mexico do not celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Every year celebrations around the world honor Mexican heritage and pride, and include mariachi music, festivals, and good food. Read more »
Sugar cookies are a special treat every holiday season. Using holiday shaped cookie cutters make rolled cookies especially fun for children who love to decorate their favorite shaped cookie. Follow the step-by-step sugar cookie recipe below for hours of fun with children of all ages. Read more »
In the United States the 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, is the day we celebrate our freedom from the British after a long struggle and the loss of many lives. All over the U.S. and across the world, American citizens show their love for their country with parades, fireworks, and food. Most themes tie in the colors of red, white, and blue – the colors of our country’s flag. Read more »
Children of all ages enjoy a very special treat that is easy to make. The treat? Easter cupcakes. They can be made in a variety of ways: from scratch, using a cupcake mix, or purchased from your local grocery store bakery. However you choose to make the cupcakes, you will want to get your children involved so that they can get in on the creating and decorating fun with you. For some reason, cupcakes taste much better when you and your kids can make them together. Read more »
My Grandma Hallie loved to bake cookies and desserts throughout the holidays. Her baking skills in the kitchen were obvious by the recipes handed down through the years. Although she died in 1966, her baking legacy lives on in our family as we enjoy her favorite cookie recipes every holiday season. Read more »
Cinnamon apples are delicious anytime, but for the holiday they make an especially festive dessert or side dish. This quick and easy recipe will have you out of the kitchen in no time and your family and friends asking for seconds. Read more »
Millions of people around the world love their favorite coffee drink. Combine the love of coffee with a holiday tradition such as eggnog, and you will see big smiles on your family and friends throughout the busy season. Use any of the following four recipes, and you will have them coming back for refills. Start with the basic eggnog recipe and your favorite blend of coffee for a homemade treat. Read more »
We are honoring Cinco de Mayo on this site with a number of entries and recipes, including beverages, appetizers, main dishes, and, now, desserts. As the 5th of May draws near, Hispanics around the world honor their heritage through music, food, and festivals. Join in the fun by creating a Hispanic or Southwestern style meal with one of the recipes on this site. Read more »
