I'm a southern gal with a passion for cooking and baking from scratch, the old fashioned way!
Nothing is quite as Christmas-y as a glass of eggnog (topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg, of course) and a few deliciously spiced cookies. These pungent little cookies are softer than a traditional gingersnap, but still a perfect pair for a holiday drink or an everyday cup of hot tea. The granulated sugar on top gives them an extra special sparkle!
Last year, I threw together a batch of these cookies without really measuring any ingredients or thinking about it at all! I took them to a dinner with friends. My brother-in-law would not stop talking about how delicious they were, so this year I tried really hard to re-create what I had made last year. I had him sample the results, and he was very happy that I had re-captured the original magic.
We’re all suffering from a bit of that Thanksgiving hangover this weekend, I think. Are we a few pounds heavier than this time last Sunday? Probably. Are we sleepy from the tryptophan or from sleeping on Aunt Gwendolyn’s couch? Who knows. One thing is for sure – leftovers abound, and we can’t let those go to waste. So here are three great ideas for using up some of your leftover turkey!
Tired of all things Thanksgiving? Craving flavors other than rosemary and sage? Then my Southwestern White Chili is the perfect match for you and your leftover turkey.
Looking for a good way to jazz up those same-old turkey sandwiches? Then boy are you in for a treat when you make Hot Browns with your leftovers. These babies are a Kentucky classic, so comforting and absolutely delicious.
Thanksgiving is over but you’re still trying to embrace that holiday spirit? Then you need to try this Turkey Pot Pie with Cranberry-Thyme Crust. It is all of the best flavors of the season, in a new and tasty form.
Now get to cooking, dear readers, before those leftovers go to waste!!
Happy Blogiversary, Vintage Victuals!
One year ago today, my humble blog made its delicious debut. As a token of thanks for making this blog more than I ever dreamed it would be, I am celebrating with a great giveaway!!
The winner of the giveaway will receive THREE of my brand new VV Mixes of your choice, available through the VV Etsy shop.
Nutty Fudge Brownie Mix
These mixes are all hand-crafted, gourmet-quality recipes carefully layered in mason jars and decorated for the holidays. They are all personally assembled by yours truly in a certified, licensed commercial kitchen. They make a great gift for friends and teachers, or a special treat for you and your family. All require the addition of 3 easy ingredients or less, and come with straight-forward instructions so that anyone can savor the timeless tastes of Vintage Victuals in the comfort of their own kitchen!
Or at least that’s what my husband is always telling me.
I’m having some work done on the blog template today, so bear with me while we undergo a bit of maintenance. Thanks!
UPDATE: Looks like the changes have been successfully implemented! Yay for having 3 columns!