'Tis the season of giving -- and singing! Trisha Yearwood and her sister, Beth, are making delicious edible gifts for their Nashville friends and family. Chocolate Peppermint Soda, Candied Bacon Bites, Spiced Gingerbread Mini Cupcakes and Mini Cheesy Corn Bread all become "porch presents" delivered with a special performance of holiday carols.
Some days just call for comfort food. Sandra's menu includes a quick Cheddar Cheese Baked Potato Soup, savory Smothered Meatloaf, Sautéed Zucchini w/Garlic Herbs. For dessert, Sandra s making a hearty Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding. Plus a Maple Shake.
Preparing a big holiday feast can be overwhelming, but Mary Berg has recipes to reduce stress and free up more time for family. She starts with Cinnamon Roll Bread and, for the main event, makes Stuffed Turkey Roulade, Holiday Veg and Cranberry Sauce.
Some may go to the pub for a pint, but Mary Berg is drawn in by the cheesy fried bar bites. She makes her faves at home, like Antojitos with cheesy pepper filling rolled up in fried tortilla, Beer Battered Cheese Curds with a maple-y twist, and Baked Chipotle Jalapeño Popper Dip with a crunchy toasted topping and served up with fried pita chips. It can't be a pub night without wings, and Mary's got Crispy Baked Chicken Wings flavored in honey garlic or chipotle citrus.
Mary Berg abides by the steakhouse ethos for side dishes: stuff it and coat it in cheese! She uses this rule for her Stuffed Mushrooms prepped two ways -- crab cake style and garlicky cheese style -- and her Shrimp Scampi Stuffed Potato. For greens that can stand out next to a sizzling hunk of meat, Mary makes a Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Skillet with crispy panko topping and a classic Wedge Salad with homemade blue cheese dressing.
Molly Yeh is putting a fresh spin on the classic farm lunch. There's her easy Garlic and Onion Challah Bread, Chopped Salad with Crumbled Feta and her all-time favorite Creamy Homemade Hummus. For a sweet bite, Molly's making Olive Oil Blondies with Chocolate Frosting and sprinkles!