With so many people opting for smaller holiday meals this year, I wanted to share my foolproof method of roasting a turkey breast. I rarely roast a whole turkey. I usually break my turkeys down and cook the dark and white meat separately as they require different cooking … [Read more...] about Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
How to host a small Thanksgiving
Q. I normally fly home for Thanksgiving for a big dinner. This year, I am staying put, so it will just be me and two close friends in my “pod.” I love the traditional dinner, but a whole turkey with trimmings seems too much. Options? A. We are in the same place this year. … [Read more...] about How to host a small Thanksgiving
Kat’s Turkey FAQ
That's me, age four, stuffing a turkey. I've been doing this holiday dinner thing a long time. So much information exists on the humble turkey, a curiously popular bird. Here are simple answers to common questions from reliable sources. Please note this page includes affiliate … [Read more...] about Kat’s Turkey FAQ
A Cheat Sheet to Flavor Profiles
What makes something taste Italian or Cajun or Moroccan? Whether crafting vinaigrette, seasoning chicken, or developing a soup, understanding the flavors of ingredients that help to define various cuisines can be deeply useful. Every cuisine has its regional variations; Basque … [Read more...] about A Cheat Sheet to Flavor Profiles
Recipe: Popovers
I've long been fascinated by popovers and for this, I blame Dorothy Parker. For those unfamiliar, Dorothy was a fabulously wry writer who was among the founding members of "the vicious circle" of writers who made up The Algonquin Roundtable in New York. Starting in 1919, the … [Read more...] about Recipe: Popovers
