I want my family to eat healthy, so a big, hearty salad is one of our favorite go-to-meals. But in the winter when it’s cold outside, a salad of chilled lettuce and vegetables loses its appeal. All I want is something warm! Thank goodness for this Warm Winter Bread Salad from MarthaStewart.com. In addition to [...]
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When Mark Bittman retired his “Minimalist” column from the New York Times, foodies across America heaved a sigh. Who could possibly replace Bittman? Fortunately, food writer, caterer, and cook Melissa Clark has stepped into his shoes and his slot at the New York Times, and her new food blog is every bit as informative, down-to-earth, [...]
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On New Year’s Eve, it’s nice to have a non-alcoholic cocktail on hand, along with all the champagne, eggnog, rum punch, and mulled wine, so that non-drinkers and kids feel special too. This easy to make Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade combines the holiday-flavor of fresh rosemary with tangy lemon and sweet vanilla to create a beverage that [...]
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It’s the holiday season—that time of year when work gets crazy, the family is super-busy, and my schedule is packed. I can hardly find time to sleep much less cook a wholesome meal for Tom and Ben. Sure, you can always just cook up a chicken breast or a piece of fish in a sauté [...]
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Not sure what to serve for the big holiday meal this year? How about a pork crown roast? With all of the wow-factor of a beef crown roast at about half the price, a crown roast of pork, rubbed with fresh rosemary, garlic, and orange zest, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Check out this [...]
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Need something quick, easy, and delicious to throw together for unexpected company this holiday season? Try this herbed cheese spread from MyRecipes.com. Blending the zesty flavors of feta and cream cheese with fresh parsley, chives, tarragon, and lemon zest, this cheese spread is perfect with crackers, baguette slices, even pita chips. Garnish with a festive [...]
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“On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me…” It’s one of my favorite Christmas carols. And in honor of the “partridge in a pear tree,” I really wanted to come up with a cocktail that involved pear to serve to guests on Christmas Eve. Fortunately, I found one on MyRecipes.com. [...]
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When the weather gets nippy, there’s nothing like a nice, hot bowl of creamy Farmhouse Chowder. This one from MarthaStewart.com is a keeper. With lots of hearty root vegetables, like carrots, turnips, and rutabaga; plenty of flavor from fresh parsley and dill; and a healthy splash of rich cream, this chicken chowder is good for [...]
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Rosemary-Thyme Breakfast Bread with Lemon, Dried Cherries, and Pine Nuts Not too sweet and not too savory, this lemon and rosemary-thyme breakfast bread is the perfect start to any morning. Get extra crunch from toasted pine nuts, extra sweetness from dried cherries, and extra flavor from a hearty dose of fresh rosemary and thyme, this [...]
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Family is one of the best and, sometimes, one of the most challenging things about the holidays. Tom’s sister is coming to town with her kids for the holidays this year, which is great because Tom and I both adore her! But (and you knew there had to be a “but”), she’s a vegetarian, and [...]
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