The halls have been decked and the shopping is more than half done ( a new record for me). Mama D’s Kitchen will soon be alive with holiday goodies both sweet and savory. Before I get started on all the wonders that will find their way onto trays and into baskets and jars, I thought… Continue reading Here Comes Christmas…But First: Ham and Turkey Au Gratin
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Let’s Talk Turkey… All Week Long
As I write this, we are barely a day away from the ultimate turkey feast. Birds are waiting patiently for their close up. Some are thawing, some may have been strutting around only a few days ago, and some are soaking in one savory salt bath or another. Mama D’s kitchen doesn’t have a turkey… Continue reading Let’s Talk Turkey… All Week Long
Italian Tomato Soup, Literally
I used to come home for lunch when I was in grade school. I couldn’t wait to get in the door and discover what my mom had made for lunch. Sometimes it was a sandwich, but most of the time it was something hot and that hot item was often soup. Tomato was one of… Continue reading Italian Tomato Soup, Literally
Lovin’ From the Oven – Smothered Pork Chops
As you probably know, Mama D runs a pretty healthy kitchen. Fresh and light are terms often used in the posts that appear here. Every once in a while though, especially when the weather is getting chilly, she loosens her apron strings and goes for a little more gusto. Smothered Pork Chops from the oven… Continue reading Lovin’ From the Oven – Smothered Pork Chops
Halloween Hash Redux (Third Time’s the Charm)
Several years ago I posted this recipe. The original was fraught with mistakes so I revised it into the recipe below. This one is truly a keeper. As Halloween is upon us, I thought that I would share it once again. The dish, inspired by the colors of the season, and created with what was… Continue reading Halloween Hash Redux (Third Time’s the Charm)