Category: Cooking

Whipped ricotta is one of those divine menu items that high-end restaurants will charge you a pretty penny to enjoy with a piece of toast, […]

Real Stroopwafels are a Dutch delicacy. They look like thin, wafer-thin cookies with a streak of caramel. Artificial stroopwafels can be characterized in the same […]

I believe there will be room for all the cookies on the table come December. Sure, we have our favorite baked goods—I have gingerbread cookies […]

We’ve reached part five of my Christmas Pudding Chronicles and week four of a boozy English flan fit for a Christmas flambé. For those just […]

Leisurely roasting chestnuts in a small cast iron pan over a roaring fireplace would be romantic, wouldn’t it? My winter evenings usually involve tripping over […]

When I was a child, I didn’t quite understand the beauty of pancakes. They were good, but I always found them disappointingly bland. Then I […]

December is the time for “giving back” and all that, but more importantly, it’s the only time of year when you have every right to […]

Frozen puff pastry is one of the party host’s most reliable allies: delicious, versatile and easy to work with. These are all reasons why I […]

People often don’t know what to do with fennel. It’s delicious raw and can be added to salads and salads, but with a little time […]

Gift giving is hard work: not only do you want to find something that the recipient might not have thought of getting, but also something […]

Crispy chickpeas are a classic air fryer snack. What once took 30-40 minutes in a conventional oven can now be done quickly in a countertop […]

To get the perfect brisket, you typically had to cook it thoroughly, at least enough to render out all the fat and make it tender. […]

Fried chicken is one of those foods that changes me. If this becomes an option for dinner, I’m pretty sure my pupils will grow like […]

As I sit here munching on air fried mac and cheese nuggets, the word “Cheez-Its” keeps coming to mind. That’s because the crispy glaze combined […]

Frico’s friends, crispy mac and cheese friends, and all you crunchy grilled cheese lovers out there, listen up: You’re going to love this latest breakthrough […]

As we enter the mid-December cold weather, I encourage you to consider the brisket: this red wine version is braised in a gorgeous glaze with […]

I don’t know why so many of us stop eating applesauce after childhood – turning apples into applesauce is easy, takes no time at all, […]

I haven’t come across a single winter culinary tradition that I don’t love – gingerbread, plum pudding , roasting chestnuts over a not-so-hot oven fire […]

There’s a time and place for impressive appetizers —sit-down dinners, cocktail parties, or any time you’re wearing “good clothes”—but what about no-makeup, no-bra days? Do […]

No one can blame the latkes; Butter fried potatoes will be delicious no matter the form they take, but I don’t particularly like it when […]

Countless recipes, including my own, call for “soft butter.” I even have a couple of recipes where I recommend keeping the butter “smooth, like mayonnaise.” […]

This is the end of the Thanksgiving meal. A turkey carcass looms over the kitchen cleaning crew as “helpful” dinner guests carry stacks of plates, […]

I’m here to break up your traditional turkey feast and today I’m bringing you a refreshing idea – adding some kale to your turkey sammo. […]

Thanksgiving week has begun. I get it, the turkey is the star, but if I’m being honest with you all, I’m here for the potatoes. […]

Green bean casserole is a Thanksgiving staple for many, but what exactly should it taste like? The ingredients—canned green beans, canned cream of mushroom soup, […]

There’s a lot to think about this Thanksgiving. I understand. Simply getting food to the table is a feat of engineering, logistics and emotional resilience. […]

When I first moved into my house, one of the benefits was a thriving orange tree in the yard that produced a bumper crop of […]

For those who have a frozen bird to prepare for Thanksgiving dinner, planning begins a few days before the holiday . Obviously, your bird needs […]

Today, the air fryer is an indispensable part of my culinary arsenal. Trust me, I will use this to take the pressure off the oven […]

I like to prepare thoroughly when I host Thanksgiving dinner. I have a job that allows me to hire practicing representatives; I like making lists; […]

Mac and cheese is one of America’s favorite foods. All options are welcome – sticky or baked, decorated or plain. Noodles with processed cheese and […]

You’ve prepared a meal, stored it in the refrigerator overnight, and now you need to reheat it. Some foods, such as soup, rice and vegetables, […]

The existential angst of Thanksgiving leftovers is that you always have too much turkey and not enough gravy. Of course, you can always do a […]

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless pickling techniques, divisive side dishes, and contentious relatives. It’s no surprise that hosting can be stressful. If you don’t […]

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless pickling techniques, divisive side dishes, and contentious relatives. It’s no surprise that hosting can be stressful. If you don’t […]

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless pickling techniques, divisive side dishes, and contentious relatives. It’s no surprise that hosting can be stressful. If you don’t […]

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless pickling techniques, divisive side dishes, and contentious relatives. It’s no surprise that hosting can be stressful. If you don’t […]

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless pickling techniques, divisive side dishes, and contentious relatives. It’s no surprise that hosting can be stressful. If you don’t […]

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless pickling techniques, divisive side dishes, and contentious relatives. It’s no surprise that hosting can be stressful. If you don’t […]

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless pickling techniques, divisive side dishes, and contentious relatives. It’s no surprise that hosting can be stressful. If you don’t […]