We have had quite a few great recipes and good ideas for hot holiday drinks the past few weeks at The Kitchn. Here's a look back at over a dozen hot drinks, from Nora's hot apple-ginger toddy from t...
Do you make your pies from scratch? Making the crust and figuring out the filling can feel pretty overwhelming if you're not in the habit. Before you give in to holiday pressure and pick up a store-bo...
Last month, we told you about our DIY fig salami experiment. Our fruity sausages have been curing the refrigerator, and now, just in time for a Thanksgiving appetizer platter, they're finally ready to...
We think there's no better way to end a big meal or even a simple gathering of friends than with a nice warm cup of coffee! Not only is it exactly what we want after eating a lot of rich food, but it'...
Uh-oh! Have you heard? Libby's, that ubiquitous Nestlé brand of canned pumpkin puree, so essential to Thanksgiving bakers, has announced that due to rainy weather and late harvests, there may b...
OK, this is it — our giant Thanksgiving roundup, with all our tips, hints, recipes, good ideas, and other Thanksgiving-related help. Our cheerfully audacious title might be slightly overstated, ...
In the fall, we turn to apple cider over and over again. We mix it with bubbly water and a slice of lemon for a fizzy cocktail, or with cinnamon and cloves as a hot after-dinner drink. Here's one new ...
With so many beautiful and unusual squashes available right now, we can't seem to come home from the market without at least one new variety to try! Happily, stuffed squash is one dish that will work ...
We picked up this tip from one of the vendors at the Union Square Greenmarket. We bought a cup of hot cider a few weeks ago and noticed floating slices of apple in our cup. If you already add cloves a...
Thanksgiving is a great time for those of us who love to cook. That is, until one of your guests announces he's a vegetarian or vegan. Suddenly the best laid plans have a wrench thrown into them. Shou...
This time of year sees perhaps more mixed dining than any other time of year — and by mixed, of course, we mean vegetarian-vegan-gluten-free-with-omnivore dining. Thanksgiving and holiday partie...
The cookie-baking switch flipped to the ON position sometime in the last week or two. Maybe it's all the holiday catalogs coming in the mail, or the nip in the air, but some subliminal message has b...
Did you know this Sunday is National Bundt Cake Day? Let's celebrate this classic confection with one of these oh-so-tempting recipes!...
While I'm aware of the fact that many of our readers follow our website and subscribe to the weekly email for original recipes, unusual tips, and a specifically spirited perspective on cooking, I hope...
Look at these spectacular ruby-hued poached pears. Gorgeous! We love poached fruit, and, inspired by David Lebovitz, we've been planning on poaching a couple pounds of pears this weekend. Well, reader...
Bringing out Great-Grandma's serving platter or using the special candle holders a favorite relative gave you years ago sends a clear signal that festive and delicious things are about to happen! And ...
The peppery clove-like aroma of allspice makes us think of warm gingerbread and mulled wine, things we crave when the temperature starts to drop and we want to be warm inside and out. This spice doesn...
As we mentioned yesterday, apples are at their peak right now! And, depending on where you are in the country, the same goes for pears, quince, and even some late stone fruit. So stock up on fruit now...
Q: I am living abroad and getting ready to move back to the States next month. I would love to throw a Thanksgiving-themed goodbye party. I do NOT want to have a sit-down meal for 20-30 people, but w...
Apples, apples, apples! They're at their peak right now, so sweet and crisp. Are you craving some apple action in your kitchen this week? How about one of these recipes? From a simple lunch sandwich...
Q: In Chicago, and I am planning a dinner with a friend tomorrow night. I was planning a warm comfort food meal, but now it's going to be in the 60s. I'm not afraid of cooking something I've never ma...
Cold weather comes around and we drift into rice pudding mode very quickly. It's comfort food, a nursery sweet. While our first allegiance is to Jane Grigson and Laurie Colwin's lemon rice pudding, we...
We're deep into Autumn right now. The move from bright to dark has begun, a yearly non-negotiable event that has a profound influence on our lives. The extent that we can shift with it will become t...
Done right, dishes featuring lentils are rich with flavor and oh-so-satisfying to put in our bellies. They're the kind of dishes you want to linger over and scoop up every last bite. Here are nine r...
We've got pears on the brain right now. While we love Fall apples, it's nice to switch it up every few days so we don't get tired of either fruit. First we talked about making pearsauce. But this is e...
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