Makes 12 servings Ingredients Sweet Potato Mash 5 lb sweet potatoes, scrubbed, pierced with fork several times (about 12 large potatoes) 8 oz unsalted butter 6 fl oz (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) heavy cream One (1/2-inch piece) peeled ginger, sliced into 1/4-in-thick pieces 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp […]
Makes one 9-in by 13-in pan Sweet potato custard and bourbon-flavored pecan topping make this the perfect fall treat. Ingredients Shortbread Crust 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 6 oz (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Sweet Potato Filling […]
Makes 6 servings Although Tarte Tatin seems quite elegant and, in some restaurants, liberties have been taken to fancy it up, it is really just a simple apple tart. Though fancy versions exist, we think that simpler is better. Remove all the bells and whistles and keep it simple—a good […]
Tartiflette, or gratinéed potatoes in white sauce, is a classic dish that exhibits all the characteristics of French culinary decadence. You can enjoy it simply, alongside a light green salad, or alongside an impressive roast for a special occasion. Ingredients 6 cups La Ratte or fingerling potatoes Salt, as needed […]
It is two weeks until Thanksgiving, and there are a few things we plan to do this weekend to get ready. This is the weekend to wrap up your chicken stock or broth. If you already made some, consider taking a quart of it and making a batch of fortified […]
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we wanted to know what sorts of questions you encounter this holiday season. We asked, and boy, did you answer! We talked turkey, stuffing, special diets, and everything in between. Turkey Janine P. asks: Because I only have one oven, I have to find different […]
An often overlooked element of Thanksgiving Day is lunch. Yes, you may be eating a big dinner, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be hungry until 7pm. If you are one of the many families who eat Thanksgiving dinner at 3pm, ignore this and go peruse our pie recipes. But […]
Whether your table is filled with family recipes or new and modern takes, here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Appetizers Grissini Cheese and Potato Cigars Deviled Eggs Spanish Potato Omelet Chicken Liver Pâté with Apples and Cognac Side Dishes Roasted Pear and Arugula Salad with Caramelized […]
Stuffing (or maybe you call it dressing?) is highly personal. You might follow the same family recipe each year, or maybe you go out in search of something new and exciting. More often than not, you might be let down. This isn’t because the recipes are bad, but it’s because […]
If you’ve been following along with our To-Do list, you probably don’t have much cooking to do this weekend. Way to go! If you still have some projects to check off, this is a great weekend to make broth, pie dough, cranberry sauce, and gravy (check out the CIA’s free […]
Makes enough for 1 large turkey; about 2 gallons This is a relatively simple brine, but it can also be a great starting point for your creative additions. Add sliced apples, fennel seed, rosemary, or virtually any flavoring that suits your Thanksgiving dinner.
Makes one 9-inch pie They say if you love somebody, you give them diamonds—but we think if you truly love someone, you bake them a pie. This classic apple pie is a crowd-pleaser no matter what table it lands on, and friends and family will taste the love in each […]