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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Steak with Velvet Peppercorn Sauce for the Holidays
Here at last is a mistake-free sirloin steak with a peppercorn sauce that feels like velvet in the mouth. Velvet in the mouth is important as a sensual experience, but it also means you’ve avoided the common problems associated with this dish — bitterness and an overpowering edge to the crushed peppercorns, obliterating any taste […]
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, […]
Asparagus & Prosciutto Bundles
Faith is making this Ina Garten recipe for Thanksgiving. Every time we eat this, we rave about it. It’s from Ina’s new book, Make It Ahead. Tip: You can assemble the bundles, top with truffle butter and cheese, and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. Bake before serving, says Ina.
Rustic Roasted Pearl Onions and Potatoes
Easy, we kept telling our online contributor, please make it delicious and easy. And so she has developed a recipe with a great flavor profile and ingredients that we want at Thanksgiving. Danielle admitted that when she tested this recipe a second time, she stood at her kitchen counter and ate the whole pan. Now […]
Bacon-Cranberry Brussels Sprout Slaw
When Food Schmooze® listener Danielle Padula sent us this one, we started drooling over the ingredients. Crispy bacon, almonds, dried cranberries, orange zest…and it’s all done on the stove-top. Faith’s sister, Sally, just laughs because Faith insists she’s also bringing this to family Thanksgiving. (That would bring her total to 17 dishes.) (Food Schmooze® listener […]
