I cook the squash with garlic and a little nutmeg, then put it in a gratin dish with a topping of crunchy bread crumbs and Gruyère cheese. This is serious comfort food on a cold winter night.
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Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
My mother-in-law, aka the Sherpa, gave this recipe to me. It was the start of my real bonding with the man who was to become my husband. We were on very polite, early dating behavior when we both offered to help clear the table after this insane dessert had been served. Within 30 seconds, the […]
Garlic Scalloped Potatoes
Hello, Thanksgiving! I created this recipe with the holidays in mind. It will easily stand up to your Aunt Betty’s scalloped potatoes that are loaded with butter, cheese, and cornflakes. The difference is this dish is dairy-free, yet remains insanely delicious. No need to save this one for the holidays—enjoy it year-round. Reprinted from Minimalist […]
Passover Pear Cake
Layered with juicy pears and perfumed with cinnamon, Leah Koenig’s moist and full-bodied cake makes a great Passover dessert, yes, but would be equally welcome any day of the year.
Thanksgiving Special: Twice-Baked Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes
Especially at the holidays, we want side dishes to taste terrific and not stress us with a million complicated maneuvers. The added bonus of these recipes is that they will also work for any meal this Fall and Winter. (Food Schmooze® listener Danielle Padula, is a home cook, food writer and staffer in the test […]