I’m not exactly pumpkin spice-crazy, but I do loved some autumn-spiced treats, like mulled cider. Flavored with orange, fresh ginger and whole nutmeg, this recipe is kid-friendly, perfect for a Halloween party and also a great way to enjoy the end of a chilly fall day. If kids aren’t around spiced rum is optional and…
SIMPLE TURKEY STOCK
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…
BROWN BUTTER SWEET POTATO MASH
When it comes to mashed potatoes I prefer them a little lumpy and just mixed. The same goes for this sweet potato mash. Beginning with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, I mix them briefly in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (you could use a potato masher instead but the mixer makes it easier on your…
BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN
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…
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…