A green salad is always a welcome sight among the various buttery pureed things on the Thanksgiving table. This one brings together a mix of flavors and textures to perk up your palate and bring some brightness to your plate.
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Roasted Turkey Stock
One way to get the most out of your Thanksgiving spread is by making turkey stock after enjoying a turkey-filled meal. The resulting broth can be frozen and used as an amazing base for soups, sauces, gravy, and even braising. To make a small amount of stock, you can use […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Fried Shallots
If any of your holiday guests still haven’t come around to Brussels sprouts, this dish might convince them otherwise. The sprouts turn crisp and mellow when roasted under high heat, the pomegranate molasses adds a sweet-and-sour note, and the fried shallots add another savory, crunchy layer of deliciousness.
Cider-Glazed Ancho Chili-Rubbed Ribs
Just because you’ve put the grill away for the season doesn’t mean ribs are off the menu. Cover them with a spicy, smoky spice rub, let them cook low and slow in the oven until the meat is falling off the bones, and you’re in business. These ribs celebrate autumn […]
Homemade Garlic and Herb Butter
Flavored butter is a treat that is perfect as a complement to fresh, warm bread or as a way to add bold flavors as you cook. This homemade garlic and herb butter recipe is ideal for the winter and holiday season. It can be used as a basting liquid while […]
Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Turkey and Snap Peas
A fast, tasty dinner that comes together quickly and can be adapted with different proteins and vegetables depending on the time of year and your mood. Snap peas or broccoli, turkey or pork – this is an adaptable weeknight meal to slide into the weekly rotation.
Spatchcock and Smoke a Turkey This Thanksgiving
Chef Yankel guides you through the steps to spatchcock and smoke a turkey. While it may seem like a challenge, with these easy-to-follow steps, you’ll be amazed by what you’ll end up with by trying this method. Good luck “wrestling your turkey!”
How To Spatchcock a Turkey (or Any Poultry) – A Step-by-Step Guide
One of the things we’ve learned over the years is that there is not just one way to cook something amazing. That is more true when it comes to longstanding food traditions, such as roasting a turkey. To change things up for Thanksgiving, try to spatchcock and then grill your […]
Bacon-Chocolate Mini Cupcakes
Bacon and chocolate? Yes please! Tender stout-chocolate cake, crispy bacon bits, and a no-waste chocolate frosting made with leftover bacon grease come together to create a salty-sweet chocolate bomb for dessert lovers of all ages.
Transform Leftovers and Cut Out Food Waste with These 9 Recipes
If you find yourself loaded with extra cooked protein or grains like rice after cooking a big meal, try creating new recipes with these base ingredients. This way, you’ll minimize food waste and get the most from your leftovers. When using leftovers, be sure to follow the FDA’s recommendations for […]
7 Flexitarian Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Morning
The flexitarian diet is just what it sounds like: a more flexible approach to vegetarian eating. This looks different for everyone who follows the lifestyle, but in general, it means eating more veggies while being mindful of your meat consumption. Since the first meal of the day is typically loaded […]
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Oregano Salt Rub
In May, I went to Pammy’s restaurant in Cambridge, MA to celebrate my birthday. Their menu at the time was prix fixe—any three dishes you want. One of them was a grilled pork chop that changed my perception of both how tender pork chops could be and how oregano can […]