The crinkled page for Parker House Rolls from Gourmet magazine, 1992, has served me well over the...
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Crispy Crackly Apple Almond Tart
"It's light," said my husband. Kind of funny with the butter, sugar, and filo pastry, but he's...
Pumpkin Ice Cream
I combined my technique (which is really Jerry Traunfeld's technique from back in The Herbfarm...
Couscous and Kale Salad
This beautiful, autumnal salad would be perfect for Thanksgiving! Roast the squash, cook the...
Black Rice Salad with Kale
The deep purple hue and nutty texture of black rice (Lotus Foods' Forbidden Rice) make it one of...
Baked Spiced Pears
As with most of my recipes, consider this a starting point and have fun making it your own. The...
Roasted Beet Salad with Honey Bourbon Dressing
The key to enjoying beets, rather than letting them roll around in your refrigerator drawer, is to...
Brothy Clam Chowder
Clam Chowder cooks quickly and is something you can whip up on a moment's notice if you have a few...
Cranberry Mostarda with Grissini for Cheese Board
A pretty addition to a cheese board or even the Thanksgiving table, mostarda is an Italian...
Cranberry Sauce with Cognac
Cranberry sauce is one of my favorite things to make for Thanksgiving. I love the colors, aroma,...
Brandied Pumpkin Pie
Year after year, Thanksgiving after Thanksgiving, I make the brandied pumpkin pie from Gourmet...
Artichoke Nibbles
My Mom made a lot of recipes from Sunset magazine in the 1970's and these Artichoke Nibbles are...
Amy’s Perfect Pie Crust (the easy way)
Making pie crust can and should be simple. Here the food processor does the work for you so you...
Chive and Caper Cream Cheese
This is an easy appetizer to keep in mind for Thanksgiving and holiday get togethers. Add smoked...
Salted Almonds
The best results for homemade salted almonds come from a hot brine and a hot oven. I've adapted...
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Oven space is always at a premium when you're cooking a holiday meal, especially Thanksgiving, so...
Wild Rice Salad with Kale and Cranberries
Make yourself this sweet and savory rice salad for dinner tonight and you'll get a bonus—delicious...
Apple Pie
My copy of Joy of Cooking has lived with me as a newlywed, new mother, widow, and through a move...
Celery Root Mashed Potatoes
What's even better than mashed potatoes? Celery root mashed potatoes! When I first tasted Chef...
Mushrooms & Polenta
When I first saw the photo of the New York Times "Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew", I could...
Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze for Ham
Beeler's produces my favorite bacon and, come to find out, little 2–3 pound spiral cut hams—how...
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes are a must on our Thanksgiving table. When I made these for a cooking class...