Category: Cooking

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 […]

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 […]

Beef Wellington, or “Welly” as some chefs call it, is intimidating. A true test of a chef’s ability, it features prominently in the shop windows […]

Baked potatoes come out bland and dry. That’s why it’s better to split them up and add a ton of salt, fat and dairy to […]

Baking a pie or pie is theoretically simple: you put the filling in the crust, bake it, and eat it. But the devil, as they […]

Olive oil has many known benefits, from the subtle flavor it adds to food to its status as a heart-healthy food. In recent months, due […]

While a simple sauce and some decent broth will give you a good enough sauce, it’s the drippings that really make it worthy of the […]

There’s a time and a place for chewy, crusty homemade bread. Bread that requires 12 minutes of constant kneading to prepare. Bread full of great, […]

While I only really enjoy Thanksgiving turkey an hour after it comes out of the oven, it seems like most people eat it for sandwiches. […]

Mashed potatoes are real clouds of happiness. Potatoes, butter, cream, salt. It’s like everything is perfect in this world, in one fluffy form. A reasonable […]

Porchetta is perfect. Crispy crispy skin, roast pork and a magical mix of fennel, pepper and lemon. It’s no wonder that at some point someone […]

Thanksgiving gravy is a must on the holiday table. This delicious and versatile sauce is designed to highlight everything it touches on the plate and […]

The Thanksgiving table doesn’t leave room for real innovation if you stick to the classics. What the spread often lacks, in my opinion, are highlights […]

The Bolshoi Theater choreographer was still puzzling over how to calculate the cooking time for Thanksgiving meals. Your oven and stovetop are the main stage, […]

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to view Thanksgiving less as a holiday and more as an occasion to gather around a big meal. Honestly, […]

I remember the first time I was invited to a vegetarian Thanksgiving, I felt offended. I was going to miss the most important thing – […]