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Servings: 8 Start to finish: 30 minutes 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed of leaves 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 2…

Serves 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes Sauce: 1/4 cup chili garlic paste 1/4 cup vegetable, peanut or canola oil 2 tablespoons Chinkiang or Chinese…

Start to finish: 50 minutes (30 hands on) For the sauce: A 6-inch piece of English cucumber (the long, thin kind) Kosher salt 1 cup…

Servings: 18 medium pancakes Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 plus 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt…

Servings: 8 to 10 Start to finish: 40 minutes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 3 garlic…

Resolving to get healthy is a worthy goal. A healthy lifestyle that includes a nutritious diet and routine exercise can improve quality of life and…

Servings: 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 6 chicken breast cutlets, about 4 ounces each 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste 1 teaspoon neutral oil…

Start to finish: 55 minutes (25 minutes hands-on) Servings: 6 1 small head cauliflower (about 2 1/4 pounds), core removed and cut into 1 1/2-inch…

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes 1 pound large cooked shrimp, cleaned, thawed if frozen 1 cup pineapple cubes, about 1/2-inch each, drained and…

Serves 6 Start to finish: 50 minutes 1 pound cubed (3/4-inch) butternut squash Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 4 tablespoons olive oil,…

While it’s difficult to gauge just how many people make New Year’s resolutions each year, various factors suggest millions of people resolve to improve their…

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 80 minutes (45 active) For the miso sesame sauce: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons white…

Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour Berbere Drizzle: 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons safflower oil 1 tablespoon Berbere Spice Blend (recipe follows) Garlic…

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 45 minutes, including cook time 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups chopped) 1 stalk celery,…

Start to finish: 30 minutes Serves 4, generously 2 rib-eye steaks, about 1 1/2 inches thick, and 1 to 1 1/4 pounds each Kosher salt…

Millions of people travel to visit family and friends each holiday season. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, during the Christmas and New Year’s…

Start to finish: 1 hour 45 minutes (35 active) Servings: 6 For the potatoes: 2 pounds medium Yukon gold potatoes, sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick 1/2…

Servings: 12 Start to finish: Active time: 25 minutes. Cooking time as much as 15 hours. 1 cup almonds 1 cup smoked almonds 1/2 cup…

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 15 minutes Salad: 3 cups shredded carrots 1 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained if canned, about…

‘Tis the season for baking cookies, cakes and other treats. However, during the holiday rush, it’s easy to get side-tracked or tired, and perhaps even…

Serves 10 Start to finish: 45 minutes CRISPY SHALLOT TOPPING 5 shallots, very thinly sliced Canola or vegetable oil for frying Kosher salt to taste…

Start to finish: 1 hour and 45 minutes, plus 8 hours chilling time Servings: Makes about 3 dozen cookies 1 pound bittersweet chocolate 4 ounces…

Servings 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes 1 pound of mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (optional) 1 1/2 cups brown jasmine rice (White rice cooks too…

Servings: 12 Start to finish: 45 minutes 1 cup plain yogurt Zest and juice from 1 lemon Sea salt, to taste 6 to 8 leaves…

The holiday season is a joyful time of year. But the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day also tend to be very wasteful. The…

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour, including baking and cooling time Base: 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda…

Makes 8 servings 2 pounds trimmed stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes and patted dry 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 onions, chopped 4 cloves…

Start to finish: 50 minutes Serves 8 1 butternut squash 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 cups…

Serves 6 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 4 slices fresh ginger root 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries 1 tablespoon whole cloves 12…

Makes 2 servings 28 ounces (about 4 medium) zucchini 8 ounces (about 16) raw large shrimp, peeled, tails removed and deveined 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning…

The holiday season is a magical time of year when many people celebrate their faith and express their love and appreciation for their families. Such…

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes 1 pound broccoli, cut into slim florets 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons…

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 20 minutes SHERRY-MUSTARD DRESSING 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon smooth or coarse Dijon mustard…

Start to finish: 50 minutes Servings: 6 Kosher salt 1 pound ground pork 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, divided 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2…

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 60 minutes Topping 1 pound (16 ounces) frozen small cauliflower florets, about 5 or 6 cups 1 1/4 cup chicken…

Start to finish: 1 hour 10 minutes (40 active) Servings: 12 8 1/2 ounces (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon…

Makes about 2 cups, or about 16 servings Start to finish: 3 hours (30 minutes hands-on time; includes 2 hours 30 minutes of chilling time)…

Servings: 16 pieces Start to finish: 8 1/2 hours minimum, best to make the day before (Active time: 20 minutes) Chef’s Note: I do not…

Serves 10 Crust 11/2 cups pecans 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted Filling 2 6-ounce packages ripe blackberries 2 tablespoons packed…

Thanksgiving is a holiday to give thanks and share special moments with family and friends. While the original Thanksgiving might have taken place during a…

Start to finish: 40 minutes, not including optional refrigeration time Makes 16 to 18 cookies 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1…

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes 4 slices of whole grain bread, toasted 1/4 cup soft herbed goat cheese (or herb and garlic cream…

Makes 8 to 10 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 medium banana peppers,…

Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper…

Serves 4 to 6 Start to finish: 20 minutes 1 ½ pounds kale 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to…

Conserving energy is not just an eco-friendly endeavor, but a potentially lucrative one as well. Homeowners and apartment dwellers alike who attempt to conserve energy…

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes Salad: 2 large tart apples (such as Granny Smith), cut into 1-inch cubes (unpeeled), about 3 cups 2…

Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 active) Servings: 8 1 very ripe small pear, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2-inch thick (it should measure 2/3-3/4 cup…

Servings: 6 Start to finish: 35 minutes (Active time: 30 minutes) 1 pound parsnips, peeled and finely grated 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and…

Serves 2 to 4 For marinating the chicken: 4 boned, skinned chicken breast halves (about 11/4 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice…