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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…

Halloween is certainly known for the spooky decorations that adorn homes and for the creative costumes children put on to canvas the neighborhood. But for…

Serves 4 4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (see note) 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled,…

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours 2 medium eggplants, about 1 1/2-2 pounds total 1 teaspoon granulated garlic olive oil mister (or nonstick…

Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 2 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, diced (about 1/2 cup) 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2/3 cup…

Start to finish: 1 hour, 40 minutes (40 active) Servings: 10 to 12 1 3/4 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 4 large sprigs…

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 45 minutes (Active time: 25 minutes) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 ounces tasso ham or other smoked ham, cut into…

Every year children anxiously count down the days until they are able to put on their costumes and head out into the neighborhood in search…

— Keep the fat and buttermilk cold — Cut lard into a small dice. If using butter, grate with a box grater — Use a…

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 15 minutes, plus freezing and thawing time Base: 1 large ripe banana, sliced 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree 1…

Serves 8 Start to finish: 1 hour, including roasting the garlic ROASTED GARLIC: 1 head garlic 2 teaspoons olive oil Generous pinch salt Preheat the…

Start to finish: 2 hours, 15 minutes (40 active) Servings: 8 For the stuffing: 1/2 pound firm white, homemade-style sandwich bread 3/4 cup finely chopped…

Serves 4 as an appetizer 1 cup tamari 1/2 cup honey, preferably sage honey 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 whole rack baby back ribs (about…

Halloween is a special day that delights children of all ages and helps adults feel like kids at heart. Few people want the fun to…

Start to Finish: 40 minutes. Yield: 6 servings 3/4 pound medium-sized Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, about 2 cups 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and…

Serves 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each) 1/2 cup My Grandma’s Greek Dressing (see below) 1/3 cup diced charred red…

Start to finish: 30 to 35 minutes Serves 4 1 large (1 3/4 pound) head cauliflower (or substitute the same amount of broccoli heads) 2…

Start to finish: 25 minutes (10 hands-on) Servings: 4 4 ounces fresh gingerroot 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, divided, or to taste 4 lemon wedges Rinse…

Servings: 20 servings (3 per serving) Start to finish: 2 hours, 45 minutes (Active: 15 minutes) 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 pound extra-sharp cheddar…

Jack-o’-lanterns and other carved pumpkin designs are frequently the centerpieces of Halloween festivities. The twinkling lights and orange glow of jack-o’-lanterns can add ambiance to…

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 10 minutes. 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 corn tortillas (about 5-inch diameter), cut into quarters 1/2 cup prepared mild…

Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 6 to 8 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 1/2 cups…

Start to finish: 4 1/2 hours Serves 12 2 onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large fennel bulb, cored and chopped (about 1 1/2…

Servings: 8 Start to finish: 2 hours, 45 minutes (Active time: 2 hours) 1/4 cup lard or unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 4 mulato chiles, wiped…

Autumn arrives with cool breezes, awe-inspiring foliage and the hint of holidays on the horizon. Fall is a favorite time of year for many people…

Servings: 4 Start to finish: 30 minutes (including 10 minutes chilling time) 1/3 cup minced shallot or sweet onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup…

Serves 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes ¼ cup (approximately) plus 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil, divided 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic 1 tablespoon…

Servings: 8-10 Start to finish: 30 minutes 8-10 pork bratwursts, uncooked 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1 large white or yellow onion, divided 2-3 bottles or…

Start to finish: 11 hours, 20 minutes (30 active) Servings: Makes 36 squares One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pie filling) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter,…

Servings: 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 10 minutes (Active time: 10 minutes) 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1…

Injuries that occur around the home contribute to millions of medical visits and tens of thousands of fatalities each year. Falls account for the largest…

Makes 4 servings 4 pieces veal shank, each about 14 ounces and 2 inches thick All-purpose flour for dredging Coarse sea salt and freshly ground…

Servings: 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 6 fillets of cod, or other firm fish about 2 pounds total 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce…