Chef Rita
Peanut Butter Blossoms with Crackled Sugar Edges
Peanut butter blossoms, all butter and no shortening, with frozen kisses pressed in warm so the chocolate keeps its glossy point. Built for the cookie box.
Southern Corn Pudding: Silky, Sweet and Made Ahead
Southern corn pudding with no boxed mix: blended corn builds the custard, whole kernels keep the texture. Assemble a day ahead, bake while the turkey rests.
Cranberry Orange Pound Cake with a Thick Orange Glaze
Cranberry orange pound cake built on orange sugar, with fresh cranberries in every slice, a thick two pass glaze, and a mini loaf version to give away.
Make-Ahead Creamed Spinach with Crispy Parmesan Shallots
Creamed spinach assembled the day before Thanksgiving in a roux based sauce, baked while the turkey rests and topped with crispy parmesan shallots.
Butternut Squash Gratin with Sage Cream and a Parmesan Crumb
In this article: Silky leeks, sweet squash, crisp crust The quarter inch slice rule What you need for the gratin Salting, layering and baking ...
Sparkling Cranberry Orange Christmas Punch with Rosemary Syrup
In this article: A syrup base, not just mixed juice Ruby red, cold orange, live fizz The three day plan What you need for ...