I have a thing for chicken wings, especially baked chicken wings. Yes, I might be a French-trained chef and I have the ability to make complicate sauces and all that. But I love chicken wings. Hot wings, savory wings, spicy wings, you name it. They're a great vehicle for … [Read more...] about Turkish-Style Baked Chicken Wings Recipe with Chili & Thyme Salt
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Soup 101: The Basics of Simple Soup
https://youtu.be/YI8VhwpkoNE?si=2fKwVSFm-PK4TjxG Simple soups are an inexpensive, low-fat meal solution. They can be a kid-friendly source of vegetables plus a great way to use leftovers. Soup has become a trendy diet alternative to juicing. To make a good soup, you just need … [Read more...] about Soup 101: The Basics of Simple Soup
Recipe: How to Make Foolproof Gravy plus What to Do if Your Gravy Goes Wrong
I love gravy. What’s not to like? Gooey, fatty flavor added to something wonderful like mashed potatoes or roast chicken, yes please. Gravy is just a type of sauce and at its heart, it’s very basic, so let's walk through how to make foolproof gravy. Make a rouxThis is flour … [Read more...] about Recipe: How to Make Foolproof Gravy plus What to Do if Your Gravy Goes Wrong
Holiday Recipes & Beyond: A Complete Guide to Shopping, Menus, Leftovers and Tips to Stay Sane
Every year I polish up my Thanksgiving recipes as part of this extensive guide that I have been building for the past decade. I've tried to cover everything - from a primer on turkeys to what to do with leftovers. If you have any thoughts or anything questions, let me know! I'll … [Read more...] about Holiday Recipes & Beyond: A Complete Guide to Shopping, Menus, Leftovers and Tips to Stay Sane
Can You Pass Off Processed Thanksgiving Side Dishes for the Real Thing?
For years, my father-in-law's second wife served boxed stuffing at her holiday gatherings, spiced up with cut-up precooked turkey sausage. When I offered to make some homemade stuffing one year, she waved me off. “No one can the tell the difference, anyway.” But I can tell, I … [Read more...] about Can You Pass Off Processed Thanksgiving Side Dishes for the Real Thing?
