Most cooks have staple foods they serve on certain holidays.  Maybe they prepare ham for Easter or beef brisket at Passover.  Many times these dishes are so entrenched in family tradition that merely the thought of an alternate meal is culinary heresy. But what about accompaniments?  Sometimes side dishes are an egalitarian topic.  And desserts?  Typically, [...]

Keeping with a gastronomic theme (only this time of a sweeter nature), let’s explore some quick and easy desserts that might be a hit around the holidays. Chocolate-covered Delights.  The real name for these luscious cookies is uncertain, but they are delightful, so this one will do.  Melt a 12-ounce bag of semisweet chocolate chips [...]

As the holidays quickly approach, some of us might be wondering what culinary offerings we want to prepare for family gatherings.  Now most of us prefer quick and easy, as we will likely be cooking multiple items; still, we do not want to sacrifice taste for simplicity.  The recipes below are easy-to-make and do not [...]