We’re excited about this mouth-watering kugel from our contributor, Danielle Padula. Her mission, and our dream, was to create a kugel with a beautiful balance of spices that could shine through without being overpowered by cream. What Danielle made for us has true richness without all the fat, yet sings with flavor. Make a lot; […]
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Apple Skillet Cake
There are foods that appear at the Jewish holidays that I crave all year, including brisket and latkes. Now I’m adding to the list Martha Stewart’s easy apple cake made in a skillet, and it is to die for. You could certainly make this with a variety of colorful fruits, though apples are especially good this […]
Chris’s Basic Mashed Potatoes
When senior contributor Chris Prosperi made these mashed potatoes we went crazy. They’re rich, creamy, and oh so perfect for turkey, or anything for that matter. Chris says it’s important to remember not to overcook the potatoes. Overheating causes the starch cells to burst and can make the potatoes gummy. For best results, Chris says, […]
Favorite Pumpkin Bread
You know how it is…you’re with a friend who serves something you can’t get out of your head. Or, a friend walks in the door with something and in one taste you realize you’ve been sent to the moon. You utter the words, “Can I get that recipe?” That’s what happened when Linda Giuca tasted […]
Scrumptious and Simple Graham Cracker Pumpkin Tart
One of the best home cooks Faith knows, Linda Giuca of The Hartford Courant, shares her ridiculously easy and fabulous pumpkin tart with a crushed graham cracker and cinnamon crust. This even won over our pumpkin pie skeptics. Linda Giuca and Chris Prosperi co-author the Hartford Courant column The Basics appearing on Thursdays.
Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Potato Pie
Don’t expect an ounce of leftovers from this dish. It’s a crowd-pleaser, destined to make your dinners the most coveted invitation on the block. Or, bring the pie to your next potluck, and watch it disappear in minutes. Anyone, and I mean anyone, can make this mouth-watering dish. As one famous actress said about lamb […]
