Peggy's Home Cooking Blog

No doubt you are familiar with exotic cocktails made with rum. Did you know rum is made from molasses? Rum is not only a potent libation, it also lends ... Read More

Couscous is finding its way back into the worldwide mainstream. It is quick and easy to make and can be flavored by nearly any fruit, vegetable, meat, seafood, herb or ... Read More

Full of cheese and eggs, along with vegetables and smoked turkey, this quiche recipe is filling enough to satisfy the heartiest appetite. Get the smoked turkey from the supermarket deli ... Read More

The Thanksgiving meal is over and leftovers are stored. What will you do with all those turkey leftovers? How about surprising your family with something a little different this year. ... Read More

You'll definitely want to bookmark this page for quick reference during the holidays. Find turkey and other popular holiday food hotlines such as USDA, Reynolds Wrap, Butterball Turkey, Land O' ... Read More

Baby boomers fondly remember the simple classic green bean casserole as a Thanksgiving favorite. It is considered almost decadent these days with cream of mushroom soup and crispy fried onions ... Read More

Are you panicking about making your first Thanksgiving feast? Calm down, take a deep breath, and find out all you need to know about how to cook classic Thanksgiving favorite ... Read More

You may consider mashed potatoes a no-brainer, but choosing the right type of potato and method can make or break the end result. Mashed potatoes are another Thanksgiving comfort food ... Read More

Countdown to Thanksgiving continues, and it's time to think about what goes inside the bird and important safety factors. Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, you have many choices ... Read More

What is turducken? It is a chicken stuffed inside a duck which is then stuffed inside a turkey. It's fast becoming a popular recipe for Thanksgiving. Each slice contains portions ... Read More

With a little insight on methods and a few tricks of the trade, you will find making the perfect gravy a snap! Should you use a flour roux? Cornstarch? Arrowroot? ... Read More

Cornish hens are elegant on the table and the perfect serving size in one compact package. They look just like a miniature chicken, but are Cornish hens really baby chickens? ... Read More

In the US, the terms sweet potato and yam are often used interchangably, but they are different vegetables. Whichever term you prefer, this vegetable is a particular favorite at Thanksgiving ... Read More

Now is the time to take advantage of fresh cranberries in the market, but if you can't find fresh, frozen will usually work just as well in most cranberry recipes. ... Read More

Fresh or packaged coconut, get the inside scoop on history, lore, selection, and storage of coconut. Try one of the many coconut recipes, both sweet and savory, such as Almond ... Read More

Ginger can add a wonderful zing to all types of dishes, from salads to entrees. Put a little zest into your life with ginger by learning its history and some ... Read More

A rich crunchy peanut butter cookie layer topped with peanut butter-flavored chocolate and marshmallows is enough to make anyone drool. What's not to love? These cookie bars are fast and ... Read More

An American-born comfort food, peanut butter quickly became not only a nutritious food, but also a comfort food for most Americans born in the 1900's. Now its popularity has spread ... Read More

Need ways to use up excess candy bars gathered on or leftover from Halloween? Fans of commercial candies will love these recipes which use candy bars, hard candies, chocolates, caramels, ... Read More

If you like old-fashioned tuna casserole, you will love this easy gourmet stove-top version of tuna mushroom alfredo. The rich, luscious sauce is perfect over small penne pasta, but feel ... Read More

When the leaves begin to turn in the autumn season, it's time for fresh apples. Apples have been around for over 4,000 years, and there are now literally thousands of ... Read More