Ann Fulton

Main Dishes

Pork & Sauerkraut (with lots of options)

Get ready for a New Year filled with luck and good health with this traditional dish, which can be customized in several ways to keep everyone happy!  (slow cooker and oven method)   There seems to be two distinct camps where pork and sauerkraut is concerned: those who love it and those who…well…tolerate it. Growing…

Condiments, Dips, Sauces

Mustard Sauce for Crab Claws

With just four ingredients, this speedy dipping sauce is the perfect match for crab claws yet versatile enough to jazz up shrimp, fish, chicken, sandwiches, and more.  This sauce was inspired by summer vacations on the Jersey shore and the appetizer I’ve considered a special treat since I was a little girl. The bite-size yet…

Garlic Butter Sauce

An easy accompaniment for your next seafood dish, this sauce is perfect for all your dipping, dunking, and drizzling needs! The simplest of sauces has the power to transform a meal. Such is the case with this garlic-infused melted butter sauce. When one thinks of melted butter for dipping, lobster may be the first thing…

Appetizers, Main Dishes

How to Prepare King Crab Legs

Learn the best way to cook tender, juicy king crab legs for fun and festive meals any time of year. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve, birthday celebrations, and “just because” special dinners.  If you want to make a statement, king crab legs will do it. The massive crustaceans, which are caught in the…

Appetizers, Salads, Side Dishes

Jeweled Salad

This stunning salad adds fresh flavor and visual appeal to weeknight dinners and holiday meals alike. And while the recipe is delightful as is, there are many ways to customize depending on what you like and have on hand.  Any meal can benefit from the crisp crunch and visual appeal of a good salad. Perhaps…

Appetizers, Beverages, Cocktails

Jack’s Favorite Bloody Mary

A pitcher-full of outstanding Bloody Marys is easy to make and infinitely tastier than store-bought mixes. Bloody Maria, Dirty Mary, and Virgin Mary variations are included and are customizable by the glass. For added fun, offer a make-your-own garnish station! An olive loaded Bloody Mary with a crisp stalk of celery and a generous amount…

Breakfast, Snacks

Easy Egg Taco

Protein-rich tacos require just three basic ingredients and provide a speedy meal solution whenever needed. A satisfying alternative to fast food that tastes great any time of day!   Fast food can be a time-saving treat, but what if I said you could make something just as satisfying in less time than it takes to…

Casseroles, Side Dishes

Make-Ahead Baked Mashed Potatoes

This flexible, make-ahead mashed potato recipe is a sure-fire hit on a holiday table. You can even freeze it before baking, and the Parmesan crust will not disappoint! Even though my job is all about cooking, I rely on make-ahead dishes as much as the next person. Ironically, aspects of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen often…

Cookies, Desserts

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

Nothing is more seasonal than hot chocolate…except maybe peppermint. This recipes combines both for a delicious, brownie-like cookie that may be your new family tradition! The name of these cookies caught my attention right away. How unique does a peppermint hot chocolate cookie sound? And what precisely would their taste and texture be like? I…

Cookies, Desserts

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crisp edges, chewy insides, puddles of semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a sea salt topping – plus nutty, caramel notes from the browned butter. These chocolate chip cookies are what dreams are made of! When asked why these cookies are Steve Lindsey’s favorite, his answer was short, sweet, and summed up his award-winning recipe quite succinctly:…

Cookies, Desserts

Cherry-Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pillowy dough, chocolate, and just the right amount of orange flavor make these cookies soft batch perfection! I love fruit, yet when it comes to cookies, I lean towards all things chocolate as well as simple butter and sugar cookies. With this in mind, the following recipe for cherry-orange chocolate chip cookies was an unexpected…

Cookies, Desserts

Root Beer Float Cookies

Extra points for creativity, root beer fans far and wide will appreciate the addition of this gem to a holiday cookie platter. And don’t forget Christmas in July! As many great recipes start, Tricia Trainer discovered her winning root beer float cookies accidentally. She spied them on a holiday cookie plate, thinking they were molasses…

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