First food pics with the new camera!

Big Truck

Second Christmas dinner

Pork stuffed with cranberries and apples, along with Trader Joe's stuffing. The basic pork recipe is from the Whole Foods website, although I used the Cook's Illustrated instructions for roasting. Real Simple Magazine picked TJ's as the best store-bought stuffing.

Christmas in Cave Creek

While in Arizona for Christmas, we went to Tonto Bar and Grill in Cave Creek.

Local sweet desert shrimp:

Buffalo top sirloin with bacon quinoa:

Braised lamb shank with brie polenta:

The remains of buttermilk chocolate cake with candied pecan ice cream:

First Christmas dinner

Bleu cheese au gratin potatoes and pumpkin whoopie pies from the new Henrietta's Table cookbook:

Not beautiful, but delicious!

Getting ready for Christmas

Featuring Margie's world-famous peppermint cookies!

Thanksgiving treats

Cranberry bog turkey burgers:

Risotto with roasted sweet potato and brussel sprouts:

Putney Pasta butternut squash ravioli with brown butter, sage, and walnuts:

Classic Libby's pumpkin pie on Whole Foods crust:

Pumpkin bread: