Yankel Polak

ginger cocktail

Gingerly Johnnie

  Bacon and ginger make a sweet and smoky simple syrup for a charred-apple whiskey cocktail.  A sweet candied apple slice is the cherry…er, apple on top.  

Easy Homemade Turkey Gravy

If you’ve ever been intimidated by making the holiday gravy, you’ll love these step-by-step instructions.  This simple process uses the pan drippings to make a rich and delicious topping for mashed potatoes and more.

Thanksgiving Turkey With Apple Cider Brine

The centerpiece of any Thanksgiving is the Thanksgiving turkey. Brining is the professional cook’s secret to a moist and juicy roast turkey, and I’m going to let you in on my favorite brine recipe. This foolproof turkey brine includes apple cider, maple syrup and plenty of kosher salt – the […]

cornbread sausage

Gluten-Free Skillet Cornbread with Breakfast Sausage

The perfect brunch definitely, always involves cornbread. There’s something about this one that is so deliciously hearty, made in old-fashioned cast-iron and featuring farm-fresh breakfast sausage. I highly recommend a few extra squares of butter on top right after pulling it out of the oven, then watching it melt onto […]

coffee-rubbed pulled pork

Smoky Coffee Rubbed Pulled Pork

Prep this pork a day ahead to give the deep, smoky-sweet spice rub time to flavor the meat.  A Dutch oven locks in moisture during the low-and-slow cooking process so the meat is fall-apart tender.