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Christmas dinners, seafood casserole with crab meat, lobster, scallops, and shrimp. For the creamy mixture, I used Bou...
12/27/2025

Christmas dinners, seafood casserole with crab meat, lobster, scallops, and shrimp. For the creamy mixture, I used Boursin cheese with garlic and herbs and sprinkled Gruyere cheese and Monterey Jack in between each layer with thin spaghetti and heavy whipping cream. I used Mr. Make it Happen a P seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, original , chicken seasoning, and lots and lots of fresh garlic. It was soooo good!!!! Hardly any left.

Christmas Dinner Duck left is Duck à la Orange and the right is Caribbean duck with a rum and pineapple glaze inspired b...
12/27/2025

Christmas Dinner Duck left is Duck à la Orange and the right is Caribbean duck with a rum and pineapple glaze inspired by . Simply delicious had all of the Caribbean flavors and it was so moist loved using the green seasoning, fresh pineapple, orange, oranges, bell peppers, red onions, and all of the exotic Caribbean seasonings to elevate this Christmas duck to truly and Island inspired duck. Thank you for the inspiration the duck was a hit. Enjoy the leftovers.

Happy National Maple Syrup Day!There's nothing like warm maple syrup drizzling down on hot pancakes or buttered waffles....
12/17/2025

Happy National Maple Syrup Day!

There's nothing like warm maple syrup drizzling down on hot pancakes or buttered waffles. Canada is widely considered to have the best maple syrup, as it is the world's largest producer, with a majority coming from the province of Quebec. It produces about 70% of the world's maple syrup, with Quebec alone accounting for 90% of Canadian production. The high quality is due to the strict regulations for grading and labeling its syrup, which ensures purity and quality.
Ideal climate: The country's freeze-thaw cycle is ideal for producing the sweet sap needed for maple syrup. The U.S. is the second largest producer with Vermont and Maine as the highest producers.

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener made by boiling down the sugary sap from maple trees, offering a distinct caramel, vanilla, and woody flavor that varies in intensity by grade (Golden Delicate to Very Dark Strong). It's a popular pancake topping and ingredient, providing minerals and antioxidants but also sugar, so it's best enjoyed in moderation, with newer grades offering different flavor profiles and Indigenous peoples credited with its original production.
Flavor & Grades
Golden & Delicate: Light, buttery, sweet, ideal for drizzling.
Amber & Rich: Full-bodied, classic maple taste, versatile.
Dark & Robust: Stronger maple flavor, great for cooking.
Very Dark & Strong: Intense, bold flavor, best for baking.

Add a little maple syrup in your holiday cocktail or in your Egg Nog. Engjoy!

I enjoyed making this Scallop, Shrimp and Vegetable pasta. Topped with Gruyère cheese, it touched all of the senses! Wil...
12/12/2025

I enjoyed making this Scallop, Shrimp and Vegetable pasta. Topped with Gruyère cheese, it touched all of the senses! Will be make a version of this dish for Christmas dinner. Photography:©️Donnaentertains

I enjoyed making this dish. It is chicken with roasted vegetables. I roasted sweet potatoes, squash, onions, garlic clo...
11/01/2025

I enjoyed making this dish. It is chicken with roasted vegetables. I roasted sweet potatoes, squash, onions, garlic cloves, dried apricots, golden raisins, dried cranberries with several sprigs of thyme. I drizzled EVOO and Maple syrup and kosher salt. Roasted them for 45 minutes at 450°. In a large mixing bowl, I combined unsweetened coconut milk, chicken bouillon, Ras el hanout North African and Middle Eastern spiced blend and granulated garlic. I mixed it well. In a casserole dish I added sliced rotisserie chicken, the roasted vegetables and poured the coconut milk mixture on top. I covered it with foil and baked for 40 minutes at 345°. I served it over yellow rice. Perfect for an fall day.

Happy Devils Food Day!This decadent cake was created in the early 1900's. Devil’s food cake is more decadent, more bitt...
05/19/2025

Happy Devils Food Day!

This decadent cake was created in the early 1900's. Devil’s food cake is more decadent, more bitter, darker and even a bit fluffier than chocolate cake. It uses Dutch-processed cocoa to impart its dark hue and deep chocolaty flavor, plus it has extra baking soda for a fluffier cake. So, start the week with a little decadence!

Happy World Baking Day!Who doesn't love the aroma of freshly baked bread? or a chocolate chip cookie just out of the ov...
05/18/2025

Happy World Baking Day!

Who doesn't love the aroma of freshly baked bread? or a chocolate chip cookie just out of the oven? Or that cake the grandma made for you on your birthday? These touch all of the senses that help evoke fond memories! So why not begin creating your own memories, or re-creating family traditions. Better yet, learn how to make a new baked good that you can all your own!
There's nothing like when your husband bakes his version of the Red Lobster Biscuits.
Photo Credit: Donna Hodge Biscuits by: Bob Ross

Happy National Walnut DayDid you know ? Walnuts are rich in polyunsaturated fats, which are better for you than saturate...
05/17/2025

Happy National Walnut Day

Did you know ? Walnuts are rich in polyunsaturated fats, which are better for you than saturated fats. They're also high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Studies show that eating walnuts can help lower your overall cholesterol levels as well as LDL “bad” cholesterol. Cholesterol can form plaque inside your arteries, but regularly eating walnuts can help keep your artery walls healthy.

Walnuts may help ease the type of inflammation that leads to heart disease . They may also help lower your chances of a blood clot that could cause a heart attack. Most of the fats in walnuts and walnut oil contain an omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid. This “good fat” can reduce your risk of heart disease by 10% when consumed as part of your daily diet. Scientists think this is because the omega-3s can lower cholesterol levels, helping keep your arteries clear and working correctly. So add walnuts to your salad, or keep as a snack for the middle of the day!

Happy World Nutella and National Fondue Day !What a day to celebrate this dynamic duo! Fondue is a Swiss culinary inven...
02/06/2025

Happy World Nutella and National Fondue Day !

What a day to celebrate this dynamic duo!
Fondue is a Swiss culinary invention. Though theirs was primarily cheese, they came up with the concept of fondue in the 1800s — thus paving the way for chocolate fondue to come later. Chocolate Fondue found its way into our hearts in the 1960’s. And, with it also being World Nutella Day, what a beautiful combination, Nutella is a combination of coco and hazelnuts. Founded in Italy, Nutella has become synonymous with the sweet chocolaty taste of pure heaven. So, do not wait until Valentine’s Day to celebrate love, start today with Nutella Fondue!

Happy World Nutella and National Fondue Day !What a day to celebrate this dynamic duo! Fondue is a Swiss culinary inven...
02/05/2025

Happy World Nutella and National Fondue Day !
What a day to celebrate this dynamic duo!
Fondue is a Swiss culinary invention. Though theirs was primarily cheese, they came up with the concept of fondue in the 1800s — thus paving the way for chocolate fondue to come later. Chocolate Fondue found its way into our hearts in the 1960’s. And, with it also being World Nutella Day, what a beautiful combination, Nutella is a combination of coco and hazelnuts. Founded in Italy, Nutella has become synonymous with the sweet chocolaty taste of pure heaven. So, do not wait until Valentine’s Day to celebrate love, start today with Nutella Fondue!

Happy National Soup DayThe word ‘soup’ itself originated from the French word ‘soupe,’ which means broth. This French wo...
02/04/2025

Happy National Soup Day

The word ‘soup’ itself originated from the French word ‘soupe,’ which means broth. This French word, in turn, is derived from the Latin word ‘suppa,’ which means a piece of soaked bread.
Soup has remained a popular dish throughout the globe for many years. Soup dates back as far as about 20,000 B.C. to before the time humans used modern cooking equipment or techniques. Boiling was a common practice in terms of how food was prepared and served. After the discovery of waterproof containers made out of clay, boiling became even more common and humans started cooking plants and animals. A vital element of their diet was liquid containing chunks of vegetables and/or meat.
I find it to be the perfect “comfort food.” Easy to make, it touches all of the senses. I love using my crockpot to slowly simmer my soup into a memory of pure deliciousness. What’s your favorite soup? Chicken Soup? Won Ton Soup? Corn Chowder? Vegetable Soup? Simple, easy and doesn’t have to cost much. You probably have all of the ingredients in the refrigerator and pantry to make a delicious soup!
My homemade Corn Soup!

Happy National Medjool Date DayMedjool dates, like many other delicious fruits, have existed in this world for centurie...
02/04/2025

Happy National Medjool Date Day

Medjool dates, like many other delicious fruits, have existed in this world for centuries. Although dates originated around 5000 to 6000 B.C., they took time to spread worldwide. The two most popular dates are Medjool (aka “The king of Dates”) and Deglet Noor (“The queen of dates”) Medjool are softer and sweeter with a caramel like in flavor.

Advances in transportation technology enabled the global delivery of the fruit. Medjool dates, originally from Morocco, were introduced to Nevada in 1927. Introduced by Walter Swingle in the 20th century. Swingle was tasked by the U.S. government to identify exotic crops globally from there, the plantation grew in abundance.

Because of globalization and cultural exchanges, dates have gained recognition as a widely popular fruit. According to the USDA Nutrient Database, Medjool dates are rich in dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper, B- family vitamins, vitamin A, magnesium, and calcium. They provide energy and key minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. Dates also contain vitamin K, sodium, and iron. They are great stuffed or eaten by themselves. Add them to your charcuterie board.

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