Jill Marks, an incredible blogger and the editor of Modern Alternative Kitchen, forged the effort to create a Real Food holiday ebook this year.There are some great contributors from MAM and MAK. My mouth waters just as I look through the table of contents. Nuts, soups, salads, desserts! I can't wait to try them all! Here's a look to get your taste buds excited:
Appetizers and Drinks
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Spicy Nuts
- Pumpkin Pie Nuts
- Marinated Goat Cheese
- Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
- Bacon Wrapped Figs
- Coconut Hot Chocolate
- Pastured Eggnog
- Christmas Punch
Main Dishes
- Roasted Turkey
- Salmon with Probiotic Dill Sauce
- Chicken and Rice Soup
- Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger Cream
- Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
Side Dishes
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Green Bean Casserole
- Cheesy Potatoes
- Autumn Stuffed Squash
- Cranberry Sauce
- Christmas Salad
Desserts
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
- Crock Pot Stuffed Apples
- Chocolate Creme Pie
- Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce
- Traditional Buckeyes
Breakfast
- Gingerbread Muffins
- Potato-Crusted Quiche
- Soaked Oatmeal Pecan Waffles
- Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal
- Lemon-Poppy Seed Biscuits
Yesterday, Miss Moo and I took a stab at making Chicken and Rice Soup. I got us started by dicing and slicing up the carrots, onions, celery, mushrooms, and chicken to get things going. ( I love having Moo's assistance but knives for things that easily roll we haven't graduated to yet ;) ) Moo helped me place all the fresh ingredients in the dutch oven and stir it to cook. Who doesn't love the smell of fresh goodness cooking up in some REAL butter?? Then we measured out all of the dry spices - thyme, tarragon, salt, pepper -and added those with some chicken broth. Mmmnnn - it started to smell like Christmas! I whipped up the milk and arrowroot to create a little cream concoction to slightly thicken the base and add just the right about of creaminess. All these flavors blended with the wild rice to make a soup fit for a King. We all enjoyed it for lunch - Miss Roo had 3, that's right 3, bowls!!
I can't wait to try the other recipes in this book for our holiday. This book isn't one I've bought, downloaded, and glanced at once. I keep coming back for ideas, meal, planning and holiday preparation. I am so thankful this year especially as I manage the girls, a pregnancy, and daily life to have this book as a reliable and genuine way to cook festive, real food for my family.The recipes are all well written and simple to follow. Ingredient lists are concise and clear, processes are uncomplicated for those of us still on a learning curve, and all the recipes are clearly marked to indicate what allergens are not present. For our Gluten Free household, that feature is a lifesaver! I know before I read the recipe if I am going to have to adapt anything. I can't say enough good things about this book.
I have good news for you! From now until Thursday, December 18th, you can get you very own copy of Festive Traditions at a special rate! My readers can save 25% by using the code EVOLVE25 at checkout!
Now I have GREAT news for you - we're having a giveaway! That's right - you can win your own copy of Festive Traditions! Through Thursday, December 14th, you have the opportunity to win your own copy! Simply do one (or more) of the following!
- Leave a comment on this post saying what recipe you'd like to try and why.
- Like Tryin' to Evolve on Facebook.
- Share the giveaway on Facebook ad post on my wall letting me know!
I will select a winner with random.org after midnight on the 15th and post the winner on Thursday's post.
Enter away, like some pages I've mentioned, and enjoy some REAL food this holiday!
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