Chris Prosperi gives full credit for his Make Ahead Turkey recipe to the wondrous Ina Garten, who first gave us all the idea in her invaluable cookbook, Make It Ahead. What Chris does here is tell you how to make his fabulous gravy, then use it to warm your turkey ahead of the dinner, no […]
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The Best Thanksgiving Wine, A Delicious Red Bargain!
Take this label shot to your wine store, or read it to them by phone. At around $15 a bottle, maybe less, this is a fabulous steal discovered by our Senior Contributor and wine broker Alex Province. I think it’s the ideal match for just about anything on your Thanksgiving table. Great host present, too; […]
Luscious Pear-Basil Sour Cocktail
Think of it as a Thanksgiving mood bath, our featured pear-infused vodka cocktail spiked with fresh basil and lemon juice. Take a sip; what do you think? Stress… never heard of it… Uncle Harry’s late… but he’s such a big doll… guests are saying this is the best Thanksgiving they’ve ever been to… well, no […]
Ina Garten’s Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
She’s a wizard with food. That’s a fact. Her cookbooks are remarkably reliable. A year ago, when I interviewed Ina Garten on Boston’s Symphony Hall stage, I told the audience of 3,000 people that reaching for her books is like reaching for happiness. In her most recent cookbook, Make It Ahead, she shares a sensational […]
AMAZING CRISP-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, SHALLOTS, PEARS & PROSCIUTTO
From Faith: A little chopping, a sheet pan and an oven are all you need to turn out this glorious taste treat for Thanksgiving or, in my case, for any occasion. Our show volunteer, Marian Roy, dropped this one on us and after tasting it, Chris Prosperi started making it for his customers at Metro Bis […]
BRUNCH: SENSATIONAL LEMON-BLUEBERRY RICOTTA PANCAKES (MADE IN A BLENDER!)
From Faith: These are so wildly good, so light and fluffy, you will count the minutes until you can have them again, their edges golden and crispy, served with a lemon cream. We HAD to pass on this easy recipe to you from a new cookbook we love, Citrus by Valerie Aikman-Smith and Victoria Pearson. How […]
