Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving staple. Fresh cranberry sauce is a nice alternative to the congealed stuff in a can. This cranberry sauce on a sandwich with some leftover turkey would be perfection. Ingredients: 12 oz fresh Cranberries 1 cup Sugar 1 Orange zested and juiced 1 tbsp water Pinch of salt Set aside ½ cup of cranberries and add the rest to a pot of on low heat along with the sugar, orange juice, orange zest, water, and a pinch of salt. Let cook on low for 10 mi

Focaccia is Italian for FANTASTIC….okay not really but if you try this recipe you will think so. Focaccia is great with soup, pasta, as sandwich bread, dipped in oil/balsamic vinegar, etc. Ingredients: 5 cups A/P Flour 1 tbsp Sugar 1 package active dry yeast 2 teaspoons Salt Coarse Salt for topping Italian Seasoning for topping 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 ¾ cup warm water Start by waking up the yeast. Add the warm water, sugar, and yeast to a bowl and let sit for 15 minu

Okay so before you run from this drink WAIT! I know there are some things you might not have heard of but I promise you can easily find these items. Chamoy is a sauce/condiment made of pickled fruit. It has a flavor similar to tamarind and it is also has a citrus zing. Tajin is a powdered topping made of chile powder, lime flavor, and salt. Tajin is great sprinkled over cucumbers. You can find Chamoy and Tajin in the Hispanic section of your local grocery store or visit

As soon as it starts getting cold, I start craving vegetable soup. My mom used to make this for us growing up and always accompanied it with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. For a great adult version of a PB&J use Chai Peanut Butter and Pepper Jelly. There is also a secret ingredient *cough* KETCHUP *cough*. Give this recipe a try and I bet it will become a cold weather tradition! Mom’s Vegetable Soup 1 15 oz can Green Beans 2 15 oz cans “Triple Succotash” (Tomatoes, C