Family Features — When holiday occasions call for you to don your hosting cap, skip complicated appetizers and hors d’oeuvres to instead serve sustainable charcuterie with sommelier-approved wine pairings. After all, simplicity can still equal premium flavor with the right meats, ...
METRO — Holiday shopping poses some unique challenges each December. The “perfect gift” can be elusive, particularly when shopping for loved ones who seemingly have it all. When confronted with such conundrums, holiday shoppers are urged to keep a familiar and reliable option in mind to ...
It may seem as though I’m getting ahead of myself talking Thanksgiving leftovers when Tom is still thawing in the fridge. But we all know that no matter how many hungry diners attend the feast, there will probably be leftovers. The key is to make the most of them. This week’s recipes are tasty examples of what you can do with your leftovers to make them luscious and exciting. If turkey sandwiches are a favorite, try Bacon-Turkey Salad, a different and delicious sandwich filling that also makes a tasty dip for crackers. Old-fashioned shepherd’s pie incorporates almost the ...
Even though there are many options on our Thanksgiving table, we pay attention to the breadbasket. And every year, one of the non-negotiable items is cornbread. This year, it’s going to be this nicely cheesy version, with shredded cheddar incorporated into the batter, and then some more ...
Lidia Bastianich notes that the traditional filling of pumpkin ravioli is simple. Instead of the traditional roasted Mantova squash, she uses butternut here and says it’s a good substitute. She also uses crushed amaretti cookies, breadcrumbs, eggs and grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano ...
It’s the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate the food-centric holiday and more than 1 in 4 attend meals that include more than 10 other people, according to the Pew Research Center. Under that kind of pressure, what host wouldn’t want the best tools to make sure the holiday dinner goes off without a hitch? With that in mind, we asked national food safety experts which kitchen devices and aids are essential to ensure a safe and tasty Thanksgiving meal. Here ...
