Category: Recipes

  • Peppercorn-Brandy Cream Pan Sauce

    Peppercorn-Brandy Cream Pan Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3/4 cup (4 servings) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 17 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tsp coarsely cracked black peppercorns 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 2 tbsp finely minced shallot (optional but recommended) 1/3 cup brandy or cognac 3/4 cup low-sodium beef stock or broth…

  • Spicy Honey-Harissa Butter Sauce Recipe

    Spicy Honey-Harissa Butter Sauce Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons), ~6 servings (2 tbsp each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 tbsp (113 g) unsalted butter, cubed 1/4 cup (60 g) harissa paste 3 tbsp (63 g) honey 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice 1/2…

  • Creamy Horseradish-Chive Sauce

    Creamy Horseradish-Chive Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 cup (8 servings, 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes optional chill) Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat) 3 tbsp prepared horseradish, drained 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives 2 tsp…

  • Salted Butterscotch Rum Sauce

    Salted Butterscotch Rum Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1 1/4 cups (10 servings; 2 Tbsp each) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (200 g) packed dark brown sugar 6 Tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, warmed 1 1/2 tsp…

  • Sweet Potato and Caramelized Leek Gratin with Gruyère

    Sweet Potato and Caramelized Leek Gratin with Gruyère

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch (about 3 medium) 2 large leeks, white/light green parts only, thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp olive oil…

  • Skillet Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage, Apple, and Pecans

    Skillet Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage, Apple, and Pecans

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 cups day-old cornbread (about 1.25 lb / 565 g), cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 cup pecan halves 1 lb (450 g) country pork sausage 1 large fennel bulb, cored…

  • Cider-Brined Turkey Breast with Sage Cider Gravy

    Cider-Brined Turkey Breast with Sage Cider Gravy

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 8–12 hours brining; optional 8–24 hours skin-drying) Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes Total Time: About 10–14 hours (includes brining and resting; up to 1 day if drying overnight) Quick Ingredients 1 bone-in, skin-on turkey breast (3–4 lb…

  • Maple-Miso Brussels Sprouts with Smoky Bacon and Pomegranate

    Maple-Miso Brussels Sprouts with Smoky Bacon and Pomegranate

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 side-dish servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 4 oz (115 g) thick-cut smoky bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tbsp white miso paste 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tbsp Dijon…

  • No-Cook Cranberry-Orange Relish with Ginger and Bourbon

    No-Cook Cranberry-Orange Relish with Ginger and Bourbon

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 1/2 cups (10 servings, 1/4 cup each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes (includes 30-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups), rinsed and drained 1 large seedless navel orange, zested (1 tsp) and segmented, plus 2 tbsp juice…

  • Ultra-Creamy Buttermilk Parsnip and Potato Mash with Garlic

    Ultra-Creamy Buttermilk Parsnip and Potato Mash with Garlic

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (side dish) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 75 minutes Total Time: 95 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large head garlic + 1 tsp olive oil + pinch of salt (for roasting) 2 lb (900 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, 1.5-inch chunks 1.5 lb (680 g) parsnips, peeled, 1.5-inch…