In chats with supermarket shoppers, I found the main choice came down to Stove Top stuffing vs. homemade. Arguably, this has the most "active" time of any of the traditional side dishes. There's chopping and sauteing involved. I made this dish twice, once manually cutting up the … [Read more...] about From a Box or Homemade: Thanksgiving Stuffing
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From a Box or Homade: Gravy
At its heart, gravy is a sauce. Sauces flummox home cooks. I interviewed a woman at a supermarket who told me, "I've burned gravy, I've made greasy gravy, I've made lumpy gravy, I've made bland gravy. So, I add a packet of seasoning to my homemade gravy and it somehow works out." … [Read more...] about From a Box or Homade: Gravy
From a Can or Homemade: Cranberry Sauce
Growing up, I assumed that cranberries grew in the shape of a can. I am not alone. When I was nine, my Aunt Judy made cranberry relish from whole berries and nothing was the same again. I was only a kid, yet realized that when it came to canned cranberries vs. fresh, there's no … [Read more...] about From a Can or Homemade: Cranberry Sauce
From a Can or Homemade: Green Beans
Green beans are a classic side dish for any holiday. I debated an update on green bean casserole, but decided instead to serve fresh green beans and canned green beans, each were lightly sauteed in butter with garlic, salt and Fresh Green Beans Green beans are simple to … [Read more...] about From a Can or Homemade: Green Beans
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
