The most important thing is to use the freshest corn possible! When you bring the corn into your kitchen from the farmers market, grocery store, or your own garden, decide right then if it’s going to be eaten fresh (we love it on the grill!) or go straight to the freezer. The older the corn is, the more it loses its optimal flavor and texture, and that’s what you’ll taste later if you freeze it past its peak....
I trust only me to carve the turkey—that’s because it gives me alone time with the carcass. I covet the bits of salty, golden-brown turkey meat close to the bones once the big hunks of meat are carved away. By the time I make it to the holiday table, I’m quite full and deliriously content. Roasted Turkey Bones Make the Best Stock But that’s only half the story! The rest?...
I just love saying that word. What Is Rutabaga? What’s a rutabaga? Well, it’s sort of a large turnip glancing in the direction of a sweet potato. It’s yellow in color on the inside, and tastes sort of like a turnip, but somewhat less bitter. It’s also called a “Swede” or a Swedish turnip. I don’t think you can escape Minnesota without having had your fair share of rutabagas, and my dad is no exception....
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This Soup in a Pumpkin is a Fall favorite at our house! October is finally here which means we will be cooking and eating all things pumpkin! (Make sure to also check out our Dinner in a Pumpkin and Pumpkin Juice recipes — more of my fall favorites!) I love making this recipe because the pumpkin makes such a festive serving dish. It is so fun to scoop it right out of the pumpkin — be sure to scrape the sides with a spoon so you can get nice, bite-sized chunks of pumpkin in your soup....
I encourage you to set aside a weekend to try this recipe because they are both delicious and fun to make, but they do require time to cure the shells, cool, and assemble the cookies. Macarons make a beautiful addition to a holiday cookie tray, a Mother’s Day brunch, bridal or baby shower or even to decorate the top of a birthday cake! What is a French Macaron? French macarons are delicate, sweet meringue-based sandwich cookies with a smooth, crisp shell and chewy inside....
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And the smoke? Well the smoke is the whole point of barbecuing in the first place, otherwise you could just as easily use a slow cooker. The thing is, to do this right, you really need a smoker, or a barbecue with a separate box for wood chips. I don’t have either. I may get a smoker at some point, but at the moment, I do have a perfectly functional 2-burner gas grill....
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Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp (or Chicken) Woke up this morning and it was a whopping -4 degrees (wind chill made it -14)! Um, no thanks! This cold weather is killing me! I have been making lots of soups and spicy dishes (like this one) to keep us warm. If you are looking for a slightly spicy (don’t worry, it’s really not THAT spicy) recipe to keep you and your family warm during this little cold spell, this recipe is for you....
Some people get chocolate cravings. I get broccoli cravings. Sometimes I think it’s my body’s way of telling me I’ve been laying on the bacon (or maybe the chocolate!) a bit too thick. But honestly, I could eat broccoli every day of the year and not get tired of it. How to Stir-Fry Broccoli Like a Pro Here’s a quick and easy recipe for broccoli, stir-fried with a little ginger and sesame....
Now that I’m an adult, I love having a cheese ball on the table during the holidays (and a spare in the fridge). It’s an easy appetizer to make, and the finished version tastes better than the sum of its parts! What Is the Best Cheese for a Cheese Ball? I like to start a cheese ball with some basics—cream cheese, a good sharp cheddar, and some crunchy veggies, but after that, it’s kind of dealer’s choice!...
I found this recipe years ago in the Bouchon cookbook by famed chef Thomas Keller. It is somewhat of a “chef-y” recipe with melting chocolate over a double boiler, whipping egg whites, and whipped cream. But if you follow the tips I outline below, you should have success with the recipe and a beautiful, luscious chocolate mousse dessert. Best Chocolate for Chocolate Mousse If you want a truly chocolate-y chocolate mousse, use a bittersweet dark chocolate, anywhere from 62% to 70% cocoa....
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This Dutch Apple Pie recipe comes from my husband’s family. When they first told me about it, I was intrigued by an apple pie that had a crumble topping (or streusel topping) instead of a traditional lattice top. I was even MORE intrigued by the fact that you bake this pie inside of a brown paper bag. When my mother-in-law made it for us and I took my first bite, I discovered it’s one of the most delicious recipes I’ve ever tried....
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When the short ribs are close to falling off the bone, carrots, daikon, and dried shiitake mushrooms are added. Garnish it with scallions and sesame oil. The brothy sauce reduces to a perfect consistency for spooning over rice, a must-have accompaniment for this dish. Galbi jjim is a dish reserved for special occasions. When you consider the cost of the short ribs, it’s certainly not a dish most people can often indulge in....
