holidays & recipes: cornish game hens and wild rice with cornbread stuffing & brussels sprouts

Elegance is usually derived from simplicity. When creating a menu for a gathering, such as Christmas, there is no reason why simplicity should not rule the day. This menu was inspired by one that was found in a Martha Stewart book called “Holidays”. The menu in the book is quite extensive and while each dish is not necessarily difficult, they do require attention to detail and when making the entire menu, as suggested by Martha Stewart, it is quite demanding. Our version of and elegant Christmas dinner menu includes two recipes taken directly from Martha Stewart’s book. Many people have good intentions when taking on challenging menus, but sometimes good intentions aren’t enough, especially during the holiday season. Why stress yourself out with complex food preparations when simple recipes will not only taste delicious, look fabulous, but satisfy your guests as well. And, what could be more satisfying than seeing... Read the Rest →

 

holidays & recipes: cornish game hens and wild rice with cornbread stuffing & brussels sprouts

Elegance is usually derived from simplicity. When creating a menu for a gathering, such as Christmas, there is no reason why simplicity should not rule the day. This menu was inspired by one that was found in a Martha Stewart book called “Holidays”. The menu in the book is quite extensive and while each dish is not necessarily difficult, they do require attention to detail and when making the entire menu, as suggested by Martha Stewart, it is quite demanding. Our version of and elegant Christmas dinner menu includes two recipes taken directly from Martha Stewart’s book. Many people have good intentions when taking on challenging menus, but sometimes good intentions aren’t enough, especially during the holiday season. Why stress yourself out with complex food preparations when simple recipes will not only taste delicious, look fabulous, but satisfy your guests as well. And, what could be more satisfying than seeing... Read the Rest →