by Jillian on November 16, 2011
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday – hands down. I love all of the yummy, warm food, crazy family members, and the inevitable late afternoon nap after I’ve gorged myself silly on my third helping of pumpkin pie. And I think it’s funny how everybody has their special dish. My mom would never serve turkey without [...]
by Jillian on December 22, 2009
These warm, baked apples practically ooze holiday spirit. Serve them alongside a hearty, savory egg dish and you’ve got a complete breakfast. And since they’re so simple to prepare, you can spend your time cooking up other dishes or kicking it with the fam. Outside of the holiday season, they would make a great breakfast [...]
by Jillian on December 18, 2009
A tarte tatin (pronounced tart tah-TAN) is a traditional French dessert normally made with apples. This version calls for any type of firm, seasonal pears, which are then cooked with delicious caramel, topped with pastry crust, baked and finally served upside down. Legend has it that two French sisters, Stephanie and Caroline Tatin, created the [...]