Cooking Brussels sprouts is sometimes challenging. I find boiling makes them water logged and mushy and pan sautéing leaves them a bit too al dente. But roasting, on the other hand, cooks the sprouts evenly and is my preferred method because the oven does all the work. For this dish I par-cook the Brussels sprouts…
DECEMBER GRANOLA
I call this December granola because it includes so many of the flavors I associate with holiday baking – tart cranberries, toasted pecans, sweet maple syrup and citrusy orange zest. Granola is great for the holiday season because you can make large batches of it in advance for snacking or gift-giving (it’s so pretty in…
THREE WAYS: APPLESAUCE
Applesauce is one of my favorite items to cook weekly during the fall and winter. It’s easy to make a big batch and it stores well in both the refrigerator and freezer. Perfect as a simple snack or a purée for babies and toddlers, applesauce pairs wonderfully with pork and chicken dishes and is also…
CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE
Quite often farmers markets sell bags of “seconds” – fruit that is bruised or blemished at a discounted price – which is my favorite for making applesauce. Since you’re cooking the fruit down completely a few bruises are fine. Instead of sugar I add fresh cider and orange juice to naturally sweeten the tart cranberries. You…
ROSEMARY APPLESAUCE
Quite often farmers markets sell bags of “seconds” – fruit that is bruised or blemished at a discounted price – which is my favorite for making applesauce. Since you’re cooking the fruit down completely a few bruises are fine. Rosemary, a very powerful, woody herb may sound like a strange ingredient to pair with applesauce…
GINGER APPLESAUCE
Quite often farmers markets sell bags of “seconds” – fruit that is bruised or blemished at a discounted price – which is my favorite for making applesauce. Since you’re cooking the fruit down completely a few bruises are fine. Instead of sugar I add fresh cider and orange juice to naturally sweeten the sauce, and fresh…
SWEET POTATO HASH WITH TURKEY AND FRIED EGGS
Enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers beyond a turkey sandwich or cold side dishes. Delicious with white or dark meat, I find this hash as the perfect use for the meat on the wings. Grab an extra onion and pound of sweet potatoes while you do your Thanksgiving grocery shopping and you’ll have everything else on hand. The…
CRATE COOKING THANKSGIVING
Hosting Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a burden. Prioritize what you want to make, let guests bring something if they offer and plan ahead to stay on top of the big day. For me, the turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce and good bubbly are the most important items, so that’s what I take over. Most guests…
CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP
I grew up eating more fruit-based desserts than cakes or cookies and crisps have always been my favorite, even for the holidays. I’ve never been into pie and find it very time consuming especially when a crisp comes together so quickly without the fuss of making dough! This crisp is a combination of both sweet…
ROASTED GREMOLATA BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable. I love to pan sauté them with bacon and have tendency to eat the combination as an entire meal. I prefer to cook them without meat when serving them as a side dish for a large dinner, like Thanksgiving. Gremolata is a mixture of chopped herbs, garlic and lemon…