Peggy's Home Cooking Blog December 2005 Archive

Little seafood crab muffins are bursting with flavor. Crab muffin appetizers may be served warm or at room temperature for a perfect party finger food. Feel free to experiment using ... Read More

Why use alcohol in foods? Aside from flavor alone, there are a number of reasons, including some scientific ones. Find out why, how to reduce the alcohol content, and how ... Read More

For an inexpensive variation on foie gras, try chicken livers in this tasty pate. It makes a fabulous party appetizer. If you love chopped liver, you'll love this. Plan ahead ... Read More

Use an apple to make a bowl for dips, pudding and fruit desserts, or even as a decorative candle-holder for parties. Studded with cloves placed in a designed pattern, these ... Read More

Food is a very important part of the holiday season. Get cooking help with favorite Christmas foods such as gingerbread houses, chestnuts, fruitcakes, holiday ham, cooking for a crowd, and ... Read More

These crunchy chocolate candies are easy to create for parties, bake sales, gifts, and Halloween. The salty pretzels are a tantalizing offset to the sweetness of the chocolate. Be sure ... Read More

The meatballs are a mixture of pork sausage, ground chuck, onions, garlic, and herbs which are simmered with baby portobello mushrooms. The resulting incredibly rich gravy is to die for. ... Read More

Is it a brownie or a cookie? It's both. Soft on the inside and slightly crunchy on the outside, Brownie Crackle-top Cookies look almost too pretty to eat. Great for ... Read More

Along with its more well-known uses in cheesecake and as a bagel-topper, cream cheese is a main ingredient in many savory dishes, dips, and other desserts. It's highly perishable, ... Read More

If you like pecan sandies, you'll love this chocolate variation of a favorite cookie. These cookies are not overly sweet, yet have a rich chocolate flavor. Easy to make and ... Read More

Looking for a new and different finger food for parties? You can use fresh or canned crab for these delicious light morsels. If you can't use beer, substitute clam juice ... Read More

I remember my Granny-Ma's beloved Nesco® roaster when I was growing up in the 60's, so it was with great interest that I tested this 21st century edition. She always ... Read More

You may have seen this latest Rival® product advertised on television lately. The Rival Crock-Pot® is a staple appliance in most American households, so it was with great interest that ... Read More

Marmalades usually begin with a citrus base, but many fruits can be added to pique the palate. Learn how to make homemade marmalade and how to use it in recipes. ... Read More