METRO — Appetizers can make a strong first impression when eating at a restaurant. Indeed, a flavorful appetizer can give diners a taste of what’s to come throughout the rest of the meal, creating a sense of anticipation that will linger all the way to the last bite. Appetizers may be ...
METRO — Food is foremost on the minds of Thanksgiving guests. While food is a big deal on just about every holiday, the meal really takes center stage on Thanksgiving. Although turkey can be a delicious main course, many Thanksgiving diners might admit they anticipate the side dishes more ...
METRO — A Thanksgiving dinner table can be a sight to behold. For foodies and others who love the array of comfort foods on display come the second Monday in October (in Canada) or the fourth Thursday in November (in the United States), Thanksgiving is a day to circle on the calendar each year. While a mouthwatering turkey and sides like mashed potatoes and stuffing garner the bulk of the attention on Thanksgiving, the dessert table also can be a tempting place to direct one’s eyes. Though no dessert is off limits on Thanksgiving, pie is a particularly popular option on Turkey Day. ...
A holiday meal is the perfect time to dress up… yourself, and the vegetables. Whether made with frozen, canned or fresh vegetables, when combined with other delicious ingredients you’ll serve sides that will have guests raving. We all know Thanksgiving dinner is a big job and often stressful. So, for your convenience, any of these recipes can be prepared ahead, set aside or refrigerated then baked or heated through while the turkey rests. It’s a relief to know that in the heat of the moment, when the meal has to come together for serving, you’ve got it covered. ...
A buckle is a fruit-studded cake with a buttery crumb topping; it’s a great breakfast treat, an excellent midday sweet alongside tea or coffee or a casual, not-too-heavy after-dinner dessert. In this recipe from our cookbook “Milk Street Bakes,” we give our version holiday appeal with ...
As we move through life, there will be times when smaller gatherings of friends and family naturally happen. We can’t change it, we can’t pretend that it’s anything different. But we can accept and embrace it. Maybe it won’t always be this way. Or you may decide to change how you celebrate completely. Whatever happens with that is in the future. You can make changes in the future. The only way to move forward this year with a smaller gathering is to embrace the good things about it, even if you don’t want to. You might discover a few things about yourself or come up with ...
