There is no season that is not excellent for Key lime pie. In the heat of summer, it is a sweet and tart way to cool down, and in winter it is a bright, sunshiny taste of warmer weather. Either way, chances are good that whenever you’re reading this, it’s time to go get some…
Rich, flavorful eggnog (also spelled in two words: egg nog) is definitely a holiday favorite; and if you haven’t ever tried making your own, you’re in for a treat—you won’t go back to store-bought again. The ingredient that gives eggnog its signature rich, silky texture is, well…eggs! There are many eggnog recipes that simply use…
Recipe by Bruce Aidells, December 2015, Fine Cooking Magazine, (c) 2015 by The Taunton Press Inc. www.finecooking.com Holiday meals can be challenging for both one’s culinary skills and an already stressed pocket book. For many, the yearly holiday centerpiece is often a standing rib roast of beef (prime rib). This is an expensive cut and…
There isn’t any argument over whether pie made from scratch is preferable to a store-bought pie, but there are myriad troubles that can befall the holiday pie-making process. The bottom crust of the pie is soggy, it shrinks in the oven, the crust melts over the sides of the pan when it’s baking, it’s tough, or…
Thanksgiving means turkey, but not everyone needs a huge bird. If you’re cooking for 6 or fewer people this year, you might want to consider buying a bone-in turkey breast, instead of a whole turkey. Bone-in turkey breasts are not only smaller to store in your fridge, but they cook faster and with less fuss…
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