Author: Debbi Covington

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Corned beef is a long-standing American St. Patrick’s Day tradition.  In Ireland, the St. Patrick’s Day meal would most likely be ham and cabbage. Corned beef is a beef brisket or round roast cured in brine, which leaves the beef bright red and flavorful.  The meat remains pink when cooked, and because the beef is a tough cut of meat, requires longer cooking to render it tender.

Who doesn’t love a grilled cheese sandwich? The most basic recipe requires only three ingredients — cheese, butter and bread.  There are zillions of variations on the classic. You’re limited only by your imagination and whatever you happen to have in your pantry.

Mardi Gras is forty-seven days before Easter, and this year Fat Tuesday falls on February 21st. The people of New Orleans are planning a grand celebration! Let’s join in the fun right here in Beaufort.

Believe it or not, when Vince and I have a rare weekend off we almost always invite friends to our house for dinner or hors d’oeuvres. Even though in most cases, our unsuspecting pals are guinea pigs for tasting my new recipes, it’s always a lot of fun!

Bowl food? What’s bowl food? Bowl food is the new comfort food for people on the move. In a nutshell, bowl food is relaxed eating. Depending on your mood, you can slow simmer a fiery curry, put together a luscious pasta or simply toss together a few fresh ingredients in a wok. All that remains is to lift your fork and eat with pleasure.

Just because Christmas is over and the decorations are all packed away doesn’t mean the parties have to stop! January is a great month to host an intimate dinner party.  This week’s menu features some perfect January supper foods. Invite a few of your favorite people over, crack open a bottle of wine and enjoy. Celebrate every moment of your life!

Come on over, the drinks are on the house! Festive beverages — hot or cold, spirited or nonalcoholic – will enliven any holiday gathering of friends and family! What brings merriment better than a frothy glass of Southern Eggnog? What wards off Jack Frost quicker than a mug of Praline Coffee?

Cooking takes on special joy during the Christmas season! Cocktail parties, Intimate dinners, casual gatherings and cookie exchanges all call for the finest holiday foods.  Christmas is also a time for remembering special neighbors, co-workers and friends with tasty homemade treats from your kitchen.  This week’s recipes all make great gifts! Make this holiday cooking season enjoyable and rewarding with these festive and delicious recipes. Merry Christmas!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! How can you tell? Christmas trees are popping up everywhere! This year, why don’t you invite the gang over for a Tree Trimming Party?! It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season! An added bonus is that when guests attend your party they expect to find a house that’s not quite ready for Christmas and you get a bunch of decorating help! Before your guests arrive, you should have purchased your tree and set it up in the stand. Light a fire in your fireplace and play Christmas music in the background.