I’ve accidentally bought too many boxes of dried lasagne sheets. How can I use them up? Jemma, by emailThis is sounding all too familiar to Jordon Ezra King, the man behind the A Curious Cook newsletter. “It’s funny Jemma asks this,” he says, “because I was in this exact same situation earlier this year after …
Sorry, sweet potato casserole—when it comes to sweet potato-based Thanksgiving sides, I’ll always choose candied yams. In my book, their candied sweetness is an absolutely essential balance to the plateful of savory dishes and casseroles like stuffing and green bean casserole. My version gets an added kick from bourbon; once you try it, I guarantee …
There are many casseroles that shine on Thanksgiving, but for me, the holiday isn’t complete without sweet potato casserole. No offense, marshmallows, but I will always go back to this recipe, all thanks to the topping. The buttery pecan topping is still plenty sweet (thanks to the brown sugar), but not enough to make it …
If you want to impress your family and friends with a showstopping dessert this holiday season, look no further than this cranberry crinkle tart. Golden layers of crispy phyllo pastry are soaked with sweet orange custard, filled with cranberry sauce, and brushed with a glistening simple syrup for a stunning dessert centerpiece that’s as beautiful …
It’s always hard to gauge how much food to make for a crowd, especially on a food-centric holiday like Thanksgiving. Personally, I’d rather make way too much than run out, so I often have quite a bit of food left over. Some are easy to repurpose, but others, like mashed potatoes, require a little extra …
I can’t claim to have come up with this idea on my own, but when you are writing a weekly recipe column (as I used to), your antennae are always out. This was one idea I saw around, and I am sorry that I can’t credit the person who came up with it, because it …
I make variations of stir-fried mushrooms and tofu with noodles (or rice) all the time, but this one, topped with a homemade peanut chilli crisp oil, has gone straight to the top of my repertoire. And the chilli oil couldn’t be easier to make, plus there’s enough to stash in the fridge for the week …
Whether you’re a turkey, ham, or even roasted cauliflower family, no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without gravy. Delicious for appetizers, sides, and mains, the right gravy is an absolute must in the holiday spread. So, we don’t want you taking any chances this year; that’s why we developed this perfect gravy recipe, sure to satisfy …
At the end of every holiday season, I’m left with a bag of frozen cranberries and not the slightest clue what to do with them. Everyone is tired of cranberry sauce, I can’t stomach another baked good, and I’m in desperate need of the freezer space to accommodate the surplus of leftovers. This recipe offers …
There is a unique comfort in the dishes we call classics, recipes that bring a sense of familiarity while leaving space for reinvention. British cooking is full of such touchstones, of dishes that feel timeless, yet that also respond beautifully to a fresh approach. I love exploring that balance, keeping the heart of a dish …