Amazing Swiss Steak
This braised Swiss Steak smothered in its savory onion and tomato gravy is a cool weather favorite at my house. It’s familiar, comforting, and the flavorful beef is wonderfully tender. I always serve it with some sort of starchy vehicle to transport every last bit...
Classic Chicken Pie with Crunchy Topping
So, I know I say this all the time, and it’s probably getting irritating, but our Chicken Pies were pretty popular at the catering shop. We always tried to have Chicken Pie of some sort in the coolers, and we had several versions--Broccoli and Cheddar Chicken Pie,...
Crab Rangoon Dip
Last week was Christmas. A couple of days earlier I was making my last dash through the grocery store when I found myself next to a woman frowning at the mainstream condiments. She seemed stressed. She asked me if I saw the sweet chili sauce. I told her it...
9 Must-Have Recipes for the Holidays
The holidays should be delicious and easy! Here are nine tried-and-true, festive holiday recipes for even last-minute planners. 1. It’s Not Too Late to Make Fudge It's NEVER too late to make fudge. 2. Chocolate Bacon Bark Chocolate. Bacon. Any questions? 3. Pimento...
Cranberry Chicken
If this recipe doesn’t look like Christmas, I don’t know what does. And you know what’s even better? Cranberry Chicken is inexpensive, comes together quickly, it tastes great, and it’s totally party-worthy. PLUS, it’s super easy to scale up if you’re feeding a...

