These adorable little sacks remind us of exactly what they are called, beggar’s purse. These are a beautiful addition to the Elegant Christmas Dinner menu. While the Cornish game hens, stuffing and Brussels sprouts were quite easy to make, these beggar’s purses will require a little more attention. That being said, they are quite inexpensive as the ingredients are not extensive and they are seasonally available. We recommend taking your time when making these, following the directions carefully and you will find your guests oohing and ahhing at the results. The beggar’s purses present wonderfully, letting your guest know you have taken a little extra care to make their Christmas special. An Elegant Christmas Dinner Menu Cornish Game Hens and Wild Rice/Cornbread Stuffing Roasted Brussels Sprouts Beggar’s Purse Caramel Coated Seckel Pears Beggar’s Purse (Martha Stewart’s Holiday book.) Ingredients 4 Leeks, washed thoroughly 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 lbs... Read the Rest →
These adorable little sacks remind us of exactly what they are called, beggar’s purse. These are a beautiful addition to the Elegant Christmas Dinner menu. While the Cornish game hens, stuffing and Brussels sprouts were quite easy to make, these beggar’s purses will require a little more attention. That being said, they are quite inexpensive as the ingredients are not extensive and they are seasonally available. We recommend taking your time when making these, following the directions carefully and you will find your guests oohing and ahhing at the results. The beggar’s purses present wonderfully, letting your guest know you have taken a little extra care to make their Christmas special. An Elegant Christmas Dinner Menu Cornish Game Hens and Wild Rice/Cornbread Stuffing Roasted Brussels Sprouts Beggar’s Purse Caramel Coated Seckel Pears Beggar’s Purse (Martha Stewart’s Holiday book.) Ingredients 4 Leeks, washed thoroughly 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 lbs... Read the Rest →
Butternut Squash is one of those foods that most people will eat if someone else prepares it. They are hard to peel and difficult to cut. However, we’ve noticed that many grocery stores are selling pre-cut pieces of butternut squash in the produce section. This is incredibly convenient because we can now enjoy this wonderful nutty and sweet squash can be enjoyed on a busy evening without much ado. A mainstay at holiday tables, butternut squash can now adorn your table any day of the week when using this simple recipe and pre-cut squash from your grocers. You will impress your family, friends and guests when you serve sweet and sour butternut squash on Thanksgiving. The sweetness of the squash interacts remarkably well with the vinegar. The hint of cinnamon brings out the natural flavors of the butternut squash in a very subtle way. The coloring is one of our... Read the Rest →
Butternut Squash is one of those foods that most people will eat if someone else prepares it. They are hard to peel and difficult to cut. However, we’ve noticed that many grocery stores are selling pre-cut pieces of butternut squash in the produce section. This is incredibly convenient because we can now enjoy this wonderful nutty and sweet squash can be enjoyed on a busy evening without much ado. A mainstay at holiday tables, butternut squash can now adorn your table any day of the week when using this simple recipe and pre-cut squash from your grocers. You will impress your family, friends and guests when you serve sweet and sour butternut squash on Thanksgiving. The sweetness of the squash interacts remarkably well with the vinegar. The hint of cinnamon brings out the natural flavors of the butternut squash in a very subtle way. The coloring is one of our... Read the Rest →
