This beef brisket recipe comes from the late Nach Waxman, owner of the beloved New York City cookbook shop Kitchen Arts & Letters. It was originally published in The Silver Palette New Basics Cookbook in 1989, and apparently, it is the world’s most Googled brisket recipe. The recipe is surprisingly simple. Unlike all other briskets I’ve made, there’s no…
Welcome the New Year With Easy Apps and Snacks
Empty plates and smiling guests prove the telltale signs of a good party. If folks request recipes, the host feels rewarded. This New Year’s Eve, keep things casual, but delicious, with a variety of simple-to-make appetizers and snacks. Make sure each offering features something indulgent and worthy of ushering in the New Year. First, our…
Carrot Soup Is Cozy and Bright on Cold-Weather Days
Carrot soup is one of those dishes that uses basic ingredients and becomes a source of comfort during the winter months. Carrots are a member of the parsley family, which also includes caraway, coriander, celery, parsnip, and dill. The herbs perk up the overall carrot flavor. There are many varieties of carrots available to you…
Sausage Lasagna
There’s something special about Italian food during the holidays, and few dishes can top a homemade lasagna for Christmas. Layers of noodles, meat, cheese and homemade sauce are flavored with fennel seeds, garlic and crushed red pepper for a hearty and heartwarming entree. The baked dish is elegant enough to serve for your holiday dinner,…
Seared Apple and Cherry Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese
View the print-ready version. In my opinion, a truly good green salad is a rare find. The trick is to balance bland lettuce as the main ingredient, with enough tasty bites to create a magic formula. And yes, this salad performs that trick! This recipe does away with the boring salad fixings. Opting instead for…
Australian Child Among Over 100 Sick From Contaminated Spinach, Recall Announced
An Australian child has been admitted to hospital after eating a toxic batch of spinach. The Queensland child is one of more than 100 people across Australia who have reported a possible food-related toxic reaction after eating the “Riviera Farms” branded baby spinach. NSW Health on Dec. 17 said that 88 people in the state have…
What Is a Yule Log Cake? and How to Make It for This Holiday Season
For many families, there are different types of holiday traditions that get passed down from generation to generation. Some families leave Christmas cookies out for Santa Claus, while others build and decorate gingerbread houses. And then there’s the tradition of eating a cake shaped like a log on Christmas. What is a Yule Log? Yule logs, also known…
Pop the Cork! Toast to the Season With These Celebration-Ready Sparklers
Festive celebrations call for sparkling wine. From inimitable Champagne to budget-friendly alternatives, here are favorite picks from top sommeliers for all your holiday toasting needs. Domaine du Moulin Methode Ancestrale Brut (Courtesy of Domaine du Moulin) Domaine du Moulin Methode Ancestrale Brut, Gaillac, France Pétillant naturel wines (roughly translates to natural sparkling) have the best…
Chicken Paprikash with Homemade Dumplings
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette I’m the first to admit I was a pretty terrible cook as a newlywed. Granted, I was barely a year out of college with little-to-no actual cooking experience under my 20-something belt, but still. Some of those first few meals I served my new husband were god-awful. One early…
Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
View the print-ready version of this recipe Looking for more holiday treats? Don’t miss our Ginger Molasses Cookies, Caramel Popcorn, or Chocolate Fudge! When I was young, we often decorated the “kids” Christmas tree with gingerbread cookies and it made the house smell amazing. This is the BEST recipe for soft, chewy gingerbread cookies. What I Love About Them: Soft…
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