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Jenny Rosenstrach’s Potato Latkes with Fixins
Jenny Rosenstrach’s latke recipe is perfect for a family dinner, but do double or triple the recipe for a party.
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 […]
Roasted Halibut with Strawberry-Basil Salsa
The idea of pairing sweet, juicy berries with fish may seem odd at first, but trust me, it really works. The acid in the strawberries has an effect similar to that of the acid in a lemon. Serve this all summer long; it’s easy to scale up to feed a crowd.
Move Over Chicken—Sliced Duck Breast Is in Town
Duck breast done in a cast-iron skillet is more flavorful than chicken, and using my at-home method, it’s a snap to make. I serve this duck breast over salad greens with an Asian dressing I make up out of my head, throwing together a little soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chopped scallions, a squeeze of […]
Chris’s Grilled Ratatouille
Once you’ve finished grilling your chicken, beef, or pork, don’t turn off that grill! While it’s still hot, throw some veggies on and make Chris’s grilled ratatouille. It’s even better the day after. Chris grills a batch the night before he wants to eat it and then makes sandwiches with the mix the next day. […]
