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, [...]

Food is an integral part of most celebrations.  It satisfies both a physiological need and psychological desire.  Most parties consist of some form of delectable fare: whether it is mouth-watering appetizers, tantalizing meals, luscious desserts, or a combination of the three.  And although most of our meals should be portion-controlled, many of us tend to [...]