Pie Dough Recipe

Makes 2 (9 inch) crusts Whirl together 3 CUPS FLOUR, 1 TABLESPOON SUGAR, and 1 1/2 TEASPOONS KOSHER SALT in a food processor. Add 1 CUP COLD, CUBED UNSALTED BUTTER and pulse into pea sized pieces. Drizzle 2/3 CUPS VERY COLD WATER over crumbs and pulse just until moistened. Turn dough out onto a work … Continue reading

Cranberry Mold

This is an old family recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. 2 cups cranberries 1 1/4 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 package cherry Jello 1 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced apple 1/2 cup chopped nuts Cook cranberries in water. When tender add sugar and cook five minutes. Pour boiling mixture over Jello powder … Continue reading

Parker House Rolls

From the Fannie Farmer Baking Book Whisk 1 ENVELOPE ACTIVE DRY YEAST and 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Heat 1 CUP WHOLE MILK in a small saucepan over medium heat until just warm. Combine 1/4 CUP VEGETABLE SHORTENING. 3 TABLESPOONS SUGAR, and 1 1/2 TEASPOONS KOSHER SALT … Continue reading

Cranberry Shrub

This is a refreshing holiday drink for those of us who do not care for any wine or cocktails. This drink can also be used to clean your palate. Makes 3 1/2 cups 12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp. lemon zest 2 Tbsp. lemon juice … Continue reading

Oyster Stew

This is a traditional Thanksgiving Eve meal. Serves 4 for appetizer, 2 for dinner. 1/4 cup butter 8 ounces whole oysters in jar with liquid 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper dash of paprika 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley for garnish In a medium … Continue reading