Holidays Archives - The District Table

Food Beginnings: St. Patrick’s Day

Rebecca Staple — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:39:03 +0000

Just your typical Sunday in Killarney, Ireland. This weekend, St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated with a lot of Guinness, green food dye, and shamrock shakes. But you might be surprised to learn that the main dish Americans associate with…

The post Food Beginnings: St. Patrick’s Day appeared first on The District Table.

Passion Fruit Margaritas

Rebecca Staple — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 01:55:41 +0000

I don’t always make cocktails at home, but when I do, I like to try new concoctions. Margaritas are easy to make, and easier to drink. Adding passion fruit to your margarita makes a cocktail that is both sweet and…

The post Passion Fruit Margaritas appeared first on The District Table.

12 Easy Fourth of July Recipes

Rebecca Staple — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 19:58:25 +0000

Got plans? No plans? Camping? Winging it? Relaxing at the beach? Wherever you’ll be this Fourth of July weekend, I hope there’s good food there for you to enjoy. And maybe a night game of baseball. For Fourth of July…

The post 12 Easy Fourth of July Recipes appeared first on The District Table.

Summer Couscous Salad

Rebecca Staple — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:08:14 +0000

This recipe takes advantage of some of the best parts of summer – plenty of fresh parsley, cilantro, cucumbers, and tomatoes. The main ingredient, couscous, is not really a Midwest thing. But somehow my brother became a huge fan of…

The post Summer Couscous Salad appeared first on The District Table.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Tortilla Rollups

Rebecca Staple — Thu, 18 May 2017 20:58:00 +0000

Growing up in Wisconsin, large family gatherings occurred quite often, pretty much monthly. And that could mean 20-30 people in one place, which is obviously a lot of mouths to feed. Typically these gatherings were potluck-style, so everyone brought their…

The post Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Tortilla Rollups appeared first on The District Table.

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars

Rebecca Staple — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 21:06:48 +0000

No one ever told me that turning cookies into bars takes half the time and effort, and tastes just as excellent. You can see for yourself. In today’s recipe, the simple, classic combination of white chocolate and macadamia nuts (one…

The post White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars appeared first on The District Table.

Crepes with Strawberries and Cream

Rebecca Staple — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:55:51 +0000

What better way to show love than with a dish like this? With crisped edges and a buttery light texture, crepes are an amazing way to start any weekend morning–but could be especially nice for February 14, if you catch…

The post Crepes with Strawberries and Cream appeared first on The District Table.

The Best Guacamole Recipe

Rebecca Staple — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 20:11:53 +0000

Whatever your plans are for this Labor Day weekend, this guacamole should be there. Going to a cookout? Bring some of the very best guacamole to share. Or perhaps staying home and binge-watching Stranger Things? Snack on some chips and…

The post The Best Guacamole Recipe appeared first on The District Table.

Food Beginnings: Easter Eggs and a Bunny

Rebecca Staple — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:00:09 +0000

This Sunday is Easter, when Christians will celebrate Jesus rising from the dead. Alongside this very religious holiday is a day full of chocolate rabbits, colorful eggs, and wicker baskets. And the Easter Bunny of course, who delivers candy and…

The post Food Beginnings: Easter Eggs and a Bunny appeared first on The District Table.

Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Rebecca Staple — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:48:49 +0000

Guess what folks, Valentine’s Day just so happens to be this weekend. I love a good reason for a bit of indulgence—all the more appreciated when reserved for special occasions. These skinny strawberry cheesecake bars are as rich and indulgent…

The post Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Bars appeared first on The District Table.