Category: Recipes

  • Silky Creamed Pearl Onions with Nutmeg and Parsley

    Silky Creamed Pearl Onions with Nutmeg and Parsley

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 side-dish servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) pearl onions (fresh or frozen, see notes) 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 4 tbsp (30 g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk, warmed 1/2 cup (120…

  • Brown Sugar–Mustard Glazed Holiday Ham With Cloves

    Brown Sugar–Mustard Glazed Holiday Ham With Cloves

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (includes resting) Quick Ingredients 1 fully cooked bone-in half ham (8 to 10 lb), shank or butt end 40 to 60 whole cloves 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/3…

  • Classic Pecan Pie with Flaky Crust

    Classic Pecan Pie with Flaky Crust

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 to 10 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 35 minutes (plus 1 hour dough chill) Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 4 hours (includes chilling and cooling to set) Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups (150 g) + 1 tbsp (for filling) Granulated sugar 1 tbsp…

  • Southern Sweet Potato Pie with Silky Spiced Filling

    Southern Sweet Potato Pie with Silky Spiced Filling

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2–3 medium sweet potatoes (to yield 2 cups/450 g mashed) 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp granulated sugar + 1/4 cup (50 g) for filling 1/2…

  • Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie en Croûte

    Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie en Croûte

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (8 to 10 oz / 225 to 285 g), thawed 1 wheel Brie (8 oz / 225 g), rind on 1/4 cup (70 g) whole-berry cranberry sauce 1/4…

  • Classic Oyster Dressing with Celery and Herbs

    Classic Oyster Dressing with Celery and Herbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb day-old rustic bread, cut in 3/4-inch cubes (about 10 cups) 7 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion 1 cup diced celery 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley…

  • Classic Ambrosia Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Pineapple

    Classic Ambrosia Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Pineapple

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (about 2 1/2 quarts) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 (15 oz/425 g) can mandarin oranges, well drained, patted dry 1 (20 oz/567 g) can pineapple tidbits, well drained, patted dry 1 cup (140 g)…

  • Festive Waldorf Salad with Lemon Yogurt Dressing

    Festive Waldorf Salad with Lemon Yogurt Dressing

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 side servings (or 2–3 light lunch portions) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (85 g) walnut halves 2 medium crisp apples (about 280 g), cored and diced 1 cup (100 g) celery, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups (225 g)…

  • Retro Jellied Cranberry Ring with Orange and Pecans

    Retro Jellied Cranberry Ring with Orange and Pecans

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 slices Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) fresh cranberries 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (180 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice, divided 3/4 cup (180 ml) water 1 envelope (7 g;…

  • Silky Mashed Turnips with Cream, Butter, and Chives

    Silky Mashed Turnips with Cream, Butter, and Chives

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 2/3 cup heavy cream, warmed 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus extra to finish) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/4 tsp ground white pepper…