Twas a week before Thanksgiving and all through the house, every one was getting anxious – and hungry for turkey! Well folks, just one week to go before the big day! I apologize for being tardy on posting lately, I’ve been under the weather; but – not to fear, your stress free Thanksgiving is almost […]
Thanksgiving Make Ahead Wonders
As I’ve said before, Thanksgiving is a lot; you’re entertaining family and friends, watching football, possibly decorating for the holidays and of course cooking up the main event: the turkey. But how do you deliver a delicious meal for your guests and ensure everything is hot? The key is to learn what to make ahead, […]
Homemade Chicken Stock
Homemade chicken stock. Is it worth it? Heck yes it is! You’ve heard me and other chefs carry on about it, and that’s for good reason; you can’t beat the deep, rich flavor of homemade chicken stock in any recipe. It also gives you the ability to control the salt, so you know exactly how […]
Rosemary Walnut & Cranberry Dutch Oven Bread
Dutch Oven Rosemary Walnut & Cranberry Bread!
Confidence in the Kitchen Part 2: Weeknight Meatballs and Spaghetti
This is a recipe inspired by my Mother and it was a staple growing up in the Reiser household. There is something about meatballs and spaghetti that is just so appealing. Personally I think it is the mixture of easiness and tastiness What I love about this recipe is that you can assemble it all […]
Stress Free Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving month is finally here! With just three weeks until T-day, it’s time to get organized. As a consultant, we live by having an “approach” to everything; it’s a fancy way of saying we have a plan. So, here’s an approach AKA a plan to ensure you have everything ready to go for the big […]
Spiced Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
The Scoop on Thanksgiving Soup
I love soup! A nice bowl of warm soup is like a loving hug as you slowly enjoy it! I always find it interesting that people often order soup as a starter in restaurants, but rarely make it for themselves at home – and I’m not talking make it from the can and add a […]
Confidence in the Kitchen Part 1
Part of my role as The Homemade Chef “sous chef” is to create posts aimed for people like me who are deathly afraid of the kitchen. First of all, I am with you! While I am now a decent sous chef I still get nervous, especially when dealing with the stove. I know I am […]
The Countdown is on
Well folks, the countdown is on – officially less than a month until the greatest feast of the year in America – Thanksgiving! The temperatures here in South Texas have finally dropped, helping put us all in the holiday spirit! With just thirty days to go, the time has come to get your Thanksgiving and […]
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