Food
Published on December 17, 2014 - Page 15
It occurred to me recently that many of the same flavors I crave on grilled meats during the summer also would be superb on roasted turkey. After all...
Published on December 17, 2014 - Page 15
We get it. The allure of canned cranberry sauce goes well beyond convenience. There’s something about the ridges on the side, about the way it...
Published on December 17, 2014 - Page 17
Gingerbread is such an iconic flavor —and aroma — of Christmas, yet it can be a letdown as a dessert for the big day. It’s mostly because a...
Published on December 17, 2014 - Page 17
During college, I took a class on global populations and food (affectionately known as “pops and crops”). I’m sure it was a fine class, but really...
Published on December 17, 2014 - Page 17
Greetings of love and cheer to everyone from our home to yours. It is Thanksgiving morning! Our house is very quiet right now. All I hear is the...
Published on December 14, 2014 - Page 32
Nobody is going to blame you if your holiday party spread includes a bowl of mixed nuts, some grapes and a wedge or two of cheese. After all, most...
Published on December 10, 2014 - Page 15
Let’s be clear about something... When making stuffing, it’s always better to slice and dry your own bread cubes. Hands down, the taste and texture...
Published on December 10, 2014 - Page 15
Though there are many variations of the knish, they essentially are the hand pie of classic Jewish cuisine — a baked (though sometimes fried) light...
Published on December 10, 2014 - Page 15
If you really want the vegetarians at your holiday table to have a good time, consider making a hearty vegetable dish that can serve as the main...
Published on December 10, 2014 - Page 17
Hello to you all! How can one describe the miracle of a birth, a newborn, a young soul who will live throughout all eternity? I have often wondered...
Published on December 10, 2014 - Page 17
The holidays are stressful enough, never mind if you feel the need to reinvent your dinner repertoire every time someone new pops over. But at the...
Published on December 10, 2014 - Page 17
For such a simple dish, creamed spinach can be a pain to make. Most recipes call for some sort of roux-based sauce, such as bechamel. As though we...
Published on December 10, 2014 - Page 17
Much as I’d like to take credit for this rich version of mashed potatoes, that honor goes to Stanley Tucci. Or rather, to Stanley Tucci’s wife. That...
Published on December 3, 2014 - Page 13
It really is hard to beat freshly baked cookies. Leave aside for a moment the deliciousness of the finished product; the simple act of cooking them...
Published on December 3, 2014 - Page 15
When I was 5, my mom invited a bunch of my kindergarten girlfriends and their moms over for cookies, cocoa and caroling to celebrate the holidays....
Published on December 3, 2014 - Page 15
Around the world, it’s time for holiday cookies: German springerles rolled out with patterned rolling pins; Dutch speculoos as tall as St. Nick and...
Published on December 3, 2014 - Page 15
Hello everyone from our home to yours! It’s a very November-ish day: cool, cloudy and gray. It’s a perfect day to stay inside and sip on a cup of...
Published on November 28, 2014 - Page 30
Just in time to begin thinking about your Christmas baking, I present the cookie versions of some very popular candy bars. • • • So how do you eat...
Published on November 27, 2014 - Page 15
A few years ago, Ken Hagemann was drawn to what he thought was the future of cookbooks. Lured by the ease and searchability promised by e-books and...
Published on November 26, 2014 - Page 24
It seemed an unlikely goal. I wanted a single solution for two problems — how to keep kids entertained while preparing Thanksgiving dinner AND how to...
Published on November 26, 2014 - Page 24
Tater Tots have come a long way from your school lunch tray. The comfort (and kid) food staple, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, has...
Published on November 25, 2014 - Page 5
WASHINGTON (AP) — Counting your calories will become easier under new government rules requiring chain restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores...
Published on November 23, 2014 - Page 33
Turkey a healthy, versatile meat. And its versatility is the key to avoiding leftover fatigue after Thanksgiving. So instead of ladling out leftover...
Published on November 23, 2014 - Page 33
These rich cornmeal biscuits aren’t just an easy and delicious way to have fresh bread at the Thanksgiving table. They also let you get a jump on...
Published on November 23, 2014 - Page 33
Who says the Thanksgiving pumpkin dessert has to be a pie? I decided to tinker with tradition just a bit by turning the usual pumpkin pie filling...
Published on November 23, 2014 - Page 38
Editor’s Note: I first met the Yoders several years ago. What has struck me about this young couple is their devotion to one another. It’s very...
Published on November 23, 2014 - Page 38
Admit it, when it comes to preparing Thanksgiving dinner, the greens are an afterthought. You give all your focus to the bird, the stuffing, the...
Published on November 23, 2014 - Page 38
Giving thanks will be a little costlier this year, but — and here’s something you can be truly thankful for — it probably won’t empty your wallet....
Published on November 19, 2014 - Page 13
Let’s face it, nothing is foolproof. And when it comes to cooking a Thanksgiving turkey, there are a lot of variables that can trip up even the best...
Published on November 19, 2014 - Page 13
There is something splendid about an herb-roasted Thanksgiving turkey, not the least of which is the way it fills the home with rich, savory aromas...