by Debra Ponzek | May 25, 2015 | All, Cinco de Mayo, Drinks, Holidays, Super Bowl
At the end of the work week, some people wind down with a nice glass of wine, others with a good ale and then there’s the weekend. Everyone enjoys letting loose and a good margarita is one of the best ways to let loose and have fun. There are many ways to make a...
by Debra Ponzek | Dec 31, 2014 | All, Holidays
Break out the Champagne! Let’s welcome 2015 in style — and toast to an all-around great year. I’m still celebrating my latest book, The Dinnertime Survival Cookbook. Won’t you join me and lift a glass to eating dinner with our families as often...
by Debra Ponzek | Nov 21, 2014 | All, Desserts, Holidays
Are you making pies for Thanksgiving? Every year I decide not to, but then I start thinking about pie crust…apples and cinnamon…pumpkin….pecans….pears….pie crust (again). Sound familiar? Seriously, you can buy a very good pie at a local...
by Debra Ponzek | Nov 23, 2013 | Holidays, Tips for the Kitchen
This yearly feast is one of our favorites and yet so many home cooks — the experienced and the novices — have questions every year. Here are four that seem to come up with lots of folks. Happy Thanksgiving! Hope this helps you relax and enjoy the day. What...
by Debra Ponzek | Nov 22, 2013 | All, Holidays, Side Dishes
Sweet potatoes are about as good as it gets when it comes to the tuber family. These are also called yams by some people, although officially they are not yams. It doesn’t really matter what you call them; what matters is that you eat them — and this easy...
by Debra Ponzek | Mar 25, 2013 | All, Holidays, Main Course
If you haven’t tried braised short ribs at home, don’t wait much longer! I love to make these on a lazy weekend afternoon and they are sure to be welcome at the holiday table. The prep is not difficult and then the ribs and veggies spend a long time in the oven....
