Food
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Brussels Sprout Salad with Turkey and Red GrapesNov 20, 2017 5:03 am - 1½ pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, large ones cut in half lengthwise (stem end to tip) ¾ cup pecan halves and pieces 4 ounces lean, uncured bacon, diced (or...
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What is pumpkin pie without its crust? A one-pan, stress-free dessertNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - Even the most traditionalist fan of Thanksgiving can see that pumpkin pie has a problem. It is neither its overexposed blend of spices nor its reliance on whipped cream ...
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Praise The Lard Buttermilk BiscuitsNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - 2¼ cups self-rising flour, divided ¼ pound cold (1 stick) lard (or cold butter that you grate with a box grater in a pinch) ½ to ¾ cup real buttermilk 1 stick salted but...
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Root Vegetable Gratin is a tasty side dish for ThanksgivingNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - The side dishes on our annual Thanksgiving menu almost always include mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables. This year I decided to change up the routine by combin...
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The morning after Thanksgiving, let them eat … cookiesNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - A handful of fresh cranberries, part of a can of pumpkin puree, extra chopped nuts and a lone apple that didn't make it into pie - after hosting a holiday feast, it's in...
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Turkey fatigue? Bring new life into that poultry with a stewNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - Raise your hand if you make certain dishes for Thanksgiving just so you'll have them for leftovers. Yes, buying a huge turkey to feed six counts. Guilty as charged. But ...
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The secret to tender buttermilk biscuits is a cold truthNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - You can't beat hot-from-the oven, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside, buttermilk biscuits. I like mine slathered with sweet butter and molasses, or stuffed with...
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Lean and lovin' it: Dreaming up something new and exciting for leftover Thanksgiving turkeyNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - For me, Thanksgiving dinner always began early in the day with the aroma of a baking pie, frequently pumpkin, sometimes pecan, followed by the scent of a roasting turkey...
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Food business success: More than kitchen, recipesNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - Grandma's soup? A customer favorite, a great way to start a meal at your new restaurant. Mom's pies? Terrific finish. Diners are beginning to ask if they can order whole...
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Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts is a spotlight-stealing sideNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - Brussels sprouts lovers, you are in for a treat: a side dish that will threaten to steal center stage. Spanish chorizo, a wonderfully spiced smoked pork sausage, gets sa...