Category: Food

Orange Clove Baked Ham

The first thing that comes to mind when you think about Thanksgiving is probably turkey. But for every turkey recipe out there and every turkey fan, there are some people who just plain don’t like the stuff. If that’s you, this orange clove ham is a great alternative to turkey, especially if you plan to scale down your Thanksgiving dinner…


Adaptogen Teas for Stress Relief and Balance

Adaptogens are plants that help to reduce stress by bringing your adrenal system back into balance. They also boost the immune system. (Don’t we all need that!) When taken internally as adaptogen teas, the aptly-named adaptogen herbs “adapt” to your body’s particular needs. It sounds incredible—a food that knows what your body needs—but it is…


Baked Brie with Pecans and Cranberry Orange Chutney

Cheese is great no matter the season or occasion, whether it’s loaded onto a sandwich, melted over nachos or splayed across a charcuterie board. But the best cheese dishes are the ones where it’s the main character, such as a festive baked brie. This underrated retro appetizer combines colorful fall foods and ooey, gooey cheese, leading to soemthing that’s…


Easy, No-fuss Thanksgiving Turkey

View print-friendly version of this recipe. Why in the world do people stress so much over their Thanksgiving Turkey? Ok, I guess it IS the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving meal. And that usually means you have a table full of people not to disappoint. Ok, I get it. It’s a big deal. My hope is to squash…


Turkey Quesadilla Perfect for Thanksgiving Leftovers

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Is it too early to think about leftover turkey? How about a different kind of turkey sandwich: a quesadilla? It’s a turkey-and-cheese-filled tortilla. They’re pan-fried and served with coleslaw. You can make them with leftover turkey or chicken, or buy roasted turkey breast at the supermarket deli. In…


The Family Table: Thanksgiving Corn Pudding From Everyone’s Next Mama

Submitted by Victoria Emmons, Missoula, Montana One day, my sister Anita called me in a panic. She was hosting friends for Thanksgiving dinner in her Park Avenue apartment in New York City. She had misplaced our grandmother’s recipe for corn pudding. In our family, any holiday feast is incomplete without “Mama’s Corn Pudding,” as my…


This Creative Dessert Alternative for Thanksgiving Makes Individual ‘Pies’ That Feel Special

Who needs a whole pie when everyone can have their own personal pie jar for Thanksgiving? This unique take on banana cream pie should be on your holiday table. For a rich, smooth, and creamy custard, we turned to three tips. First, we use a technique called tempering to slowly warm up the egg yolks so…


New York Revival: Iron Chef Marc Forgione Celebrates Old New York With His Distinct Flair

Being a chef, says Marc Forgione, is kind of like living in New York. “You either love it or hate it; it’s a tough city that forces you to earn the right to enjoy it, it sort of forces you to become tough.” Forgione loves both—and has certainly done the work to enjoy them. Born…


Blueberry French Toast Casserole

View the print-friendly version of this recipe. Whether you’re an early bird or or a sleeper-inner, this Blueberry Toast Casserole is worthy of your morning attention. Night Owls, have no fear: this standout French toast casserole is easy to assemble the night before. Cooking smarter is all about savvy use of your time, and this…


The Super Simple Secret to the Crispiest Oven-Roasted Potatoes

If there’s one thing that my colleagues and I here at Kitchn know, it’s that our readers absolutely love themselves some potatoes — baked, boiled, mashed, skillet-fried, you name it. As a result, we’ve amassed hundreds of recipes involving potatoes in some shape or form over the years. But is anyone really surprised? It seems…