Debbie Moose

Nov 15, 2024 | carolinacountry.com | Debbie Moose

I’ve heard the doorstop jokes, and endured the shocked expressions and suggestions that I need a checkup from the neck up. All because of my love for a food that I dare not speak its name in gourmet company. I love fruitcake. Yes, made from tubs of gleaming candied fruit. Even the “green things,” which are an honorable fruit called citron, a variety of citrus fruit that’s important in the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot. (Or they might be green marachino cherries.

Sep 2, 2024 | carolinawoman.com | Debra Simon |Debbie Moose |Rachel Rappaport |Stephen Hartigan

Gastronomes of Garlic, Unite Take a whiff! Fascinated by ingredients, Triangle foodies have catapulted even basics, such as salt and coffee, from simple to celebrated. Garlic may be the next consumable headed for the limelight. A little bulb with a big history, it adds intense flavor and comes in hundreds of varieties, so bon vivants are cult-like in their devotion. Personally, I’m reeking — uh, reeling — from all the research I’ve done on onion’s pungent cousin.

Jun 14, 2024 | carolinacountry.com | Debbie Moose

Category: Salads, Vegetarian, Side Dishes Servings: 4-6 Texture and flavor contrasts make a good salad, and this one is sweet, peppery, rich and crunchy — plus it looks beautiful. The vinaigrette offers the taste of blue cheese dressing without the heaviness of a creamy one. But sprinkle more blue cheese on if you’re a fan.

May 21, 2024 | carolinacountry.com | Debbie Moose

Category: Side Dishes Servings: Makes about 20 mini muffins Switch up your typical Italian dinner bread with these herby, cheesy little muffins. Or pop them in your mouth for a savory snack anytime. Freeze any extras.

Oct 25, 2023 | carolinacountry.com | Debbie Moose

Category: Vegetarian, Main Courses, Holiday Servings: 8-10 This recipe was inspired by noodle kugel that’s served at Jewish holidays. Traditionally, kugel is sweet, but mushrooms make this savory version a side dish suitable for all kinds of holiday meals. Use white, cremini or baby bella mushrooms, or a combination.