From Faith: This would be a crowd-pleaser at the Thanksgiving table, although you could serve it anytime and for any reason. My girlfriend Amy Gross thought of this combination after hearing us talk on the show about the glories of roasted acorn squash. In the market while shopping, Amy scanned the produce section for a minute, […]
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The Black Cat Cocktail
Our Alex Province stumbled on The Black Cat cocktail and discovered how easy it is to make your vodka an amusing black for Halloween, or if you’re thinking of throwing a chic black and white cocktail party. Once you follow his directions, we thought it might be fun to add a drizzle of Sambucca or […]
Charleston, The Perfect Weekend Getaway
From Faith: From New York City, Charleston, S.C., is only a two-hour plane ride away, and its architecture, friendly atmosphere, and vibrant food scene are not to be missed. We stayed downtown and took mesmerizing walks each day for hours, stunned by the city’s swaying palm trees, historic homes, water views and fantastic restaurants. We swooned […]
The Perfect Thanksgiving Rosé Wine, $20
Elegant, dry, floral, structured… it’s a winner as a host gift or as a Thanksgiving wine. The 2013 Chinon by Rene Couly in the Loire valley of France is made with ripe Cabernet Franc grapes, and is a bargain at $20 per bottle. If you’d like to order it, call ahead to your wine store and […]
Venetian Chicken Casserole with Porcini Mushrooms and Fontina
Betty Rosbottom is masterful in the casserole department, elevating this one-pot dish to something worthy of any company you’re serving. Her recipes are both elegant and comforting, not an easy combination to achieve. We especially love Betty’s Venetian Chicken thanks to a blend of dried porcini powder, sherry, curry, prosciutto and Italian fontina cheese.
Chicken Parm Meatballs
Real, great-tasting food. Nutritious. Quick cooking for busy people, families and new cooks. That’s what we love about Dinner: The Playbook by Jenny Rosenstrach. When we told her we were entranced by her chicken parm meatballs she burst out with, “That’s THE single most popular thing I’ve ever done.” But that’s not the only delicious […]
