Happy Anniversary to Taracooks.com! And a GIVEAWAY!
Tara on Nov 28th 2011
WOW I can hardly believe TaraCooks.com has an upcoming anniversary to celebrate! 3 years ago this week, my hubby launched this cooking site. Since then we’ve worked up nearly 300 posts, had a little write up in the local newspaper, and appeared as a guest cook on Better Nashville a few times when they needed […]
How to Brine a Turkey -Best Turkey EVER!
Tara on Nov 21st 2011
How to Brine a Turkey This is our third year to brine a turkey and we decided to make a video to share with you about the process. Hope you enjoy it. This is an easy way to prepare your turkey for that Thanksgiving feast. The fruits and herbs which go into the brine give the turkey […]
Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake
Tara on Nov 21st 2011
Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake Crust: In a food processor or blender add: 1 pound package Gingersnap Cookies Pulse or blend until cookies are crumbled smooth. Then add: 1 stick real butter – melted ½ cup pecan pieces 1/3 cup brown sugar Dash of salt Pulse or blend briefly. Press into a 9” springform pan. Cover the […]
Meatless Monday – Baked Potatoes Another Way
Tara on Nov 14th 2011
Monday is here again so here’s another meatless dish that was a people pleaser in our house. Start with enough Idaho potatoes that have been washed and dried to feed your crowd. Make small vertical slits in the potatoes, cutting ALMOST all the way through the bottom half of each potato. Mix about 1/2 stick […]
Cousin Pam’s Curried Pumpkin Soup
Tara on Nov 10th 2011
Here’s another soup recipe that is a nice addition to the fall rotation Cousin Pam’s Curried Pumpkin Soup. It’s quick and easy to whip up and creates a festive look served in a pie pumpkin or bread bowl. My cousin Pam and I used to hang out in Granddaddy’s tobacco barn when we were young. […]
Meatless Monday – Betsy’s Broccoli Bread
Tara on Nov 7th 2011
Here’s one of my all time favorite recipes from a former high school peep – Betsy. This cornbread is made with Jiffy Cornbread Mix and frozen broccoli. It makes a hearty serving and could easily compliment a light soup to make a well rounded meal. 2 Boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix 1 12 oz carton small […]
Walking Tacos – Themes and Variations
Tara on Nov 3rd 2011
Fall is the perfect time to host a bonfire or hay ride or campout. My dear friend Karen and I spent some time catching up recently and she helped me brainstorm a little bit to come up with some new ways to serve guests at such outdoor gatherings. By the time our visit ended, we […]
