TASTE OF FRANKLIN
Season’s eatings Try one of these tasty treats at your next holiday gathering
Recipes and photos by AMY DOLAN MCCOLLUM
The holidays are Amy Dolan McCollum’s favorite time to be in the kitchen, cooking up seasonal scrumptiousness. Although some traditional favorites are always on the menu – “I guess the one thing I love most about the holidays are the traditions,” McCollum said – she’s always trying the new craze that seems to be dominating the culinary scene right now: the charcuterie board. “I am sharing my Christmas tree board in memory of my Grandma Dorothy Dolan,” McCollum explained. “Grandma had a Christmas tree farm in the East Franklin community for many years. I definitely miss being able to go cut a fresh
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tree at her farm.” Her take on the charcuterie board includes a little freshness to cut through some of those heavier holiday treats – broccoli florets, sugar snap peas, sliced bell peppers, dill pickles, red and green grapes and raspberries – along with meats and cheeses and accompanied by a dip. Of course, a few family recipes are a must for Thanksgiving, including Mama’s Dressing and Rachel’s Sweet Potato Casserole. An apple cake with brown sugar frosting serves as a great dessert option to tempt anyone’s sweet tooth. Speaking of sweets, McCollum’s family also craves a few must-haves for Christmas: Aunt Doris’ Chocolate Candy, Froot Loop Candy and, for Christmas morning, chocolate gravy and homemade biscuits.
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