Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Perfectly Imperfect Apple Pie

Perfectly Imperfect Apple Pie

The first words of wisdom Ronnie offered as I arrived in her sunny CT kitchen for a pie baking tutorial were, "Don't pummel the dough". I've heard that sage advice before but still, I was surprised at how lightly she handled the soft mounds of future pie crust. Thanksgiving pie bakers,...

Monday, November 23, 2020

Roasted Daikon & a Simpler Thanksgiving 2020

Roasted Daikon & a Simpler Thanksgiving 2020

Thanksgiving 2020 will be one for the history books, that's for sure. We'll be keeping ours very small, just four of us, and very simple. With the obvious goals of keeping our crew safe and well -fed, I backed into my menu thinking about roasting purple daikon radishes. I admit that it's a little unexpected. ...

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Stuff, Roll & Simmer these Brussels Leaves

Stuff, Roll & Simmer these Brussels Leaves

Have you seen the thick stalks of brussels sprouts at your local farmers' market yet? This cold weather crop begins to appear at the end of October and crescendos in November, landing on Thanksgiving tables across America. While I love brussels sprout buds (yup, that's what they're called) halved or shaved...

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Soup Stock Primer: How to Use Scraps & Bones for the Richest Flavor

Soup Stock Primer: How to Use Scraps & Bones for the Richest Flavor

May I suggest that you should already be thinking about making a zero waste soup stock with those meaty turkey bones and pounds of carrot peels, onion skins and celery tops you'll put aside as you prepare your Thanksgiving feast? What about all of those parsley, dill and cilantro stems you'll so carefully plu...

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Little Book of Jewish Appetizers GIVEAWAY!

Little Book of Jewish Appetizers GIVEAWAY!

We couldn't be more excited for Leah Koenig's Little Book of Jewish Appetizers. This beautifully photographed cookbook is a treasure of recipes that may just inspire you to skip the mains (ok. Maybe not for Thanksgiving) and create a celebration around easy to prep small bites. We're giving away one copy this...

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Every Meal Starts with a Little Nosh; Consider Muhammara for Thanksgiving

Every Meal Starts with a Little Nosh; Consider Muhammara for Thanksgiving

No matter what time you call your guests to gather, Thanksgiving dinner needs to begin with a little nosh or two. They should be easy, do-ahead starters to keep your guests out of the kitchen while you're juggling those piping hot dishes. You'll want these appetizers to be bold enough to get your guests excit...

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Thanksgiving Chutney with Cranberries & Cherries

Thanksgiving Chutney with Cranberries & Cherries

With Thanksgiving just two weeks from now, it's time to start building your menu with an eye towards   easy, do-ahead dishes so the day before the feast doesn't send you off into a tizzy. Considering that cranberry sauces, dressings and chutneys may be prepared up to one week in advance,  you can knock one...

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Transform Leftover Turkey into Tostadas with Chipotle Cranberries

Transform Leftover Turkey into Tostadas with Chipotle Cranberries

Leftover turkey after the Thanksgiving feast is a great thing. But for many, enthusiasm for the turkey scraps can wane quickly once the dishes are washed.
We get it.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Spice it Up with this Giveaway before Thanksgiving

Spice it Up with this Giveaway before Thanksgiving

Just on time for Thanksgiving, we're offering up inspiration to help get you excited for cooking any and all parts of the holiday meal. Lior Lev Sercarz, owner of NYC's famed La Boite spice emporium and master spice blender, has kindly shared one copy of his magnificent book, The Spice Companion, a Guide ...

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Gnudi with Wild Mushrooms

Gnudi with Wild Mushrooms

Thinking about the vegans and vegetarians at your Thanksgiving table yet?

We turned to Hannah Kaminsky, one of our favorite vegan food writers and blogger at Bittersweet, to see how she expresses her love for one of our favorite Autumn ingredients, wild mushrooms.

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