Perfect Prime Rib
Want to know how to cook the perfect prime rib? This herb crusted prime rib recipe is a great option for New Year’s Eve — or any special occasion. In …
Soft Ginger Cookies
Every Christmas, my step-mom Debi makes this delicious soft ginger cookies recipe for family and friends. These are the perfect mix of sweet, spicy and peppery — and they have …
Swedish Creamed Beets
This recipe for Swedish Beets and Horseradish Cream is delicious served with either a prime rib for Christmas, or as a side at your Thanksgiving Turkey dinner. We made this …
Smoked Cajun Turkey
This smoked turkey with Cajun Spices is the perfect way to impress your guests on the Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday. This recipe was prepared on the Big Green Egg smoker, …
Turkey Gravy
A good turkey gravy recipe is essential to your holiday repertoire. Although my mother-in-law usually takes the honors for making the holiday gravy, she’s never written down the recipe — …
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are a great side dish to any meal and they are so easy to make. If you can’t find the petite baby potatoes, any variety of potato will …
Sauteed Green Beans
This fresh sautéed green beans recipe is lightly seasoned with my garlic-shallot puree and sherry wine for an easy side dish during the holidays. It’s also a great way to …
Hot Brown Turkey Sandwich
This Kentucky Hot Brown Turkey Sandwich recipe is a great way to use up your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. This classic hot brown sandwich, made popular by chef Fred Schmidt at …
Oysters on the Half Shell
Oysters on the Half Shell is probably one of the most decadent dishes you can serve during the holidays, but I think they’re terrific year-round. After buying live oysters from …
Scalloped Potato
Thanksgiving is almost here, and this scalloped potato recipe —inspired by one of the great American chefs Charlie Trotter — are a nice alternative to mashed potatoes for your Thanksgiving dinner. …
Raw Cranberry Relish
This raw cranberry relish recipe was given to us by a friend more than 20 years ago, and it remains one of our favorite condiments for roast turkey on Christmas …
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
This classic Jumbo shrimp cocktail recipe is one of my favorite Valentine’s Day recipes, but really it’s terrific year-round. Serve this as an appetizer with a nice filet mignon steak …
Best Deviled Eggs Ever
Deviled Eggs have made a huge comeback over the past few years, showing up as appetizers in fine dining restaurants throughout the nation. Today, I’m going to show you how …
Mushroom Pate
This mushroom pate recipe, also known as mushroom duxelle, is an easy appetizer for your holiday parties. This is also one of the key ingredients for my Beef Wellington recipe. …
Plum Pudding
I’ve never been a big fruitcake or plum pudding fan. But this year, I became a convert. My aunt sent our family the most delicious holiday dessert I’ve ever eaten …
Grilled Crab Legs
This grilled crab legs recipe, served with vegetable skewers and cheesy potatoes, is perfect for an outdoor barbecue or special occasion such as Valentine’s Day or New Year’s Eve. Be …