Stock is one of the best homemade things you can make in your kitchen. I make this stock recipe using the leftover parts my butcher has broken down from a whole 12-pound turkey – the back, neck, the wing tips and the giblets. Rather than throwing them away I ask the butcher to save them….
CRANBERRY GINGER COMPOTE
My take on traditional cranberry sauce, this compote gets a kick from freshly grated ginger. Cranberry sauces usually contain a large amount of granulated sugar, which led me to develop my own version sweetened with fresh apple cider and maple syrup. Cranberry Ginger Compote makes 2 cups Ingredients 12 ounces fresh cranberries (1 bag) 1/2…
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
Sweet yet earthy in taste, these versatile roasted sweet potatoes are an essential for your cold weather kitchen repertoire. Delicious plain or dressed with a little butter and maple syrup, you can treat the roasted orange flesh as you would pumpkin purée. Mix roasted sweet potatoes into cooked oatmeal, serve them with milk and butter…
CANDIED MAPLE PECANS
Candied nuts are a sweet and simple way to enhance your autumn cooking. These candied maple pecans are great on their own, placed in a bowl for nibbling, and are also a nice addition to a cheese plate or salad. My girlfriend Jenny says they are like her “little friend,” as she mixes them into…
GRILLED CLAMS
I love the simplicity of grilled clams. I favor littlenecks, smaller than topnecks, cherrystones and chowder varieties, as I find them to be sweeter in taste. Once cooked, serve them with a drizzle of olive oil and some bread and you’ve got the perfect summer first course or appetizer. Add some grilled vegetables or a green salad to…
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,…
SIMPLE CROSTINI
Crostini are great to have on hand for a party, perfect for serving plain alongside a dip or cheese. You can also top them with any number of your favorite ingredients. I like to toast crostini very lightly with hardly any color. These are another entertaining item you can make in advance. Simple Crostini makes…
AUTUMN APPETIZER BOARD
Perfect for autumn entertaining, this fresh and easy appetizer board is great to serve alongside fondue or with a selection of dips. Add some Candied Maple Pecans and Simple Crostini for a tasty addition to a cocktail party. If you don’t have a platter use a large wooden cutting board. Autumn Appetizer Board serves 8 Ingredients…
RASPBERRY COMPOTE
Once cooled and stored in the refrigerator, this compote will last up to three days. It’s excellent on toast for breakfast. Raspberry Compote makes 1 cup Ingredients 1 pint fresh raspberries, about 12 ounces 1/4 cup granulated sugar Rinse raspberries well and drain. Combine half of the berries with the sugar in a small saucepan…
JALAPEÑO PESTO
There’s no need to fire up the grill for just one jalapeño. The next time you grill dinner throw a jalapeño on and let it char while the rest of your food cooks. Covered in plastic wrap, the cooked pepper will store well in the refrigerator for 3 days. I have very sensitive skin and…