Yes, this is a recipe for a 1-hour turkey! This turkey isn’t for every family, especially if you have a grandma or other family member that craves the Norman Rockwell moment of a bronzed, whole turkey presented on a large platter. Years ago, while in culinary school, my class asked our French-born chef instructor how…
Archives for November 2017
CRATE COOKING: HOSTING THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays can be a hectic time of year, especially if you’re entertaining friends and family. When it comes to cooking for the holidays I like to focus on quality over the quantity of dishes, such as sides and desserts. Thanksgiving, for instance, is a meal where I’ll gladly become a control freak over the…
SIMPLE BREADCRUMBS
Fresh breadcrumbs are so easy to make at home and are far better than any you can buy in a grocery store. I use a day-old baguette and include the crust of the bread to give the breadcrumbs extra texture. Simple Breadcrumbs yields about 3 1/2 cups Ingredients 1 small baguette, about 12 inches long,…