Holidays
Nothing says holidays like some treasured, family recipes. Growing up, Thanksgiving and Christmas were the big family food feasts at the Keck household and were cherished events, despite the ubiquitous and dreaded kid’s table. I’ve got you covered with the perfect roast turkey and all possible side dish categories: cranberry chutney, harvest salad, goat cheese & thyme mashed potatoes, creamy leek and chard gratin, and a bourbon-spiked apple crisp.
At Christmas, in addition to a festive holiday cocktail, we have lots of holiday décor, including gingerbread houses, ornaments, and more ornaments. I’ve also included several holiday shopping lists, including culinary edibles you can make, like seasoned salt & pepper, Kahlúa, English toffee, spicy nuts, and more.
What are your family traditions? What holidays are special at your house?
Best Gifts are Homemade: English Toffee aka Grandmother’s Butterscotch
It’s impossible for me to wrap my brain around the holidays without thinking about family and reflecting on memories from childhood. Especially when it comes to food. English toffee? Yaas!!! All those special meals and holiday traditions that started in the...
Spiced Cranberry Ginger Kumquat Chutney
Thanks to Frontier Co-op for Sponsoring This Post! Nothing screams holidays like cranberries, citrus and spice. Mulled wine, orange pomanders (that’s fancy talk for oranges poked full of cloves), and cranberry garlands. So imagine my delight when the good people...
Hungry for More? Turkey Tetrazzini – The Let’s-Keep-This-Party-Rolling Leftover Fave
Are you full yet? I know. I know. The mind reels that we are still talking about food. But trust me - this dish does not disappoint. And, be honest. Turkey sandwiches start to feel redundant. Turkey Tetrazzini, a dish I grew up on, however is creamy, hearty, and...
Thanksgiving Essentials: Roast Turkey Perfection and Gimme-More Gravy
Nary has a Thanksgiving rolled by that I am not peppered with queries from dawn to dusk. I heed the call, alternating with “Gobble Gobble” and “Butterball Hotline.” This year, I say bring it on. I’ve got nothing but time. Yup! I have already cooked my...
A Chia Pudding That Won’t Scare You – Pumpkin Chia Pudding
Well color me surprised! If you ever told me I would be writing about Pumpkin Chia Pudding, I would have called you a big fat liar. Not really my thang. But a couple weeks ago I ran across a post called Chia Seed Pudding Is Disgusting, and You...
Meet Katy
Well, hello there! I’m Katy. And I’m all about Palate & Passion & Purpose. I’ve spent my whole life weaving together a passion for food, entertaining, and enjoying family & friends with a purpose for improving the lives of others. There’s no better way to live with purpose than to break bread with others. See how that all came full circle? And…I was lucky enough to make a career out of doing so!