Something sparkling reddish and cheery in your cocktail glass is always welcome this time of year. While your guests may not know whether to sip or spoon this Vintage Cherry Almond Cocktail, it’s so deliciously unexpected, they won’t care. I found the original recipe, Stuffed Cherry Cocktail, in the Appetizer section of one of my …

Traditional holiday recipes are a funny fare: They are dishes served only once a year at a festive occasion. Yes, it seems almost sacrilegious to serve those special foods at non-holiday times of the year. So if I actually had the nerve to prepare my great grandmother’s Crabmeat Casserole for an occurrence that were not Christmas Eve, …

Disclaimer: By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. So, this twist on an Italian peasant dish was created from three inspirations that came together: 1) Wondering why I only cook …