Sweet Potato Casserole
When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, I think most of us would say, “Don’t get fancy on me, just make the standards really special.” That’s why this down-home sweet potato casserole is always a big...
View ArticleTurkey Gravy
This is my favorite turkey gravy recipe, and I serve it every year with my Thanksgiving turkey—in fact, it is what makes my Thanksgiving turkey. The recipe is modestly adapted from Ina Garten’s...
View ArticleMashed Sweet Potatoes
In my view, the best mashed sweet potatoes begin with baking the potatoes instead of boiling them. This method ensures a lighter, fluffier texture, avoiding the denseness that boiling can sometimes...
View ArticleBlistered Shishito Peppers (Broiler or Stovetop Method)
Shishito peppers are small, thin-skinned pepper native to Japan known for their slender, slightly wrinkled shape and bright green color. Most of the peppers are quite mild, but approximately one in...
View ArticleCaramelized Onions
Caramelized onions are jammy, sweet wonders that have the power to elevate even the simplest of dishes—think of your everyday grilled cheese or a classic burger—into something truly “cheffy.” Starting...
View ArticleFried Rice
Fried rice is one of those beloved dishes that seems simple at first glance, but there’s a real art to making it well. The key starts with choosing the right kind of rice—preferably day-old jasmine...
View ArticleQuick & Easy Polenta
Polenta is a traditional Italian dish made from cornmeal. It can be served hot as a comforting porridge-like dish or chilled and sliced for grilling or frying. It has a subtle corn flavor that takes...
View ArticleSimple Cornbread Recipe
I’ve been baking this simple homemade cornbread recipe nearly every week since my kids were little. In fact, it’s one of the few recipes I know by heart. This cornbread is on the sweeter side without...
View ArticleCheddar Soda Bread
Irish soda bread, a beloved quick and easy table bread made with baking soda instead of yeast, is traditionally made with the most basic and cost-effective ingredients. This version maintains the...
View ArticleSimple Roasted Asparagus
If you’ve ever tasted raw asparagus, you’re familiar with its somewhat bitter edge. However, high-heat roasting transforms this springtime favorite, bringing out its sweet, earthy flavors. What’s...
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