We make these pecan crescent cookies every year as a Christmas treat - the melt-in-the-mouth, nutty, crumbly t

It's party season which, yay!!! So much fun. But also, boo!!! So much work. That's why it's great to have a fe

If you've never cooked with miso, this is a fantastic recipe to start with. While many Americans are probably

Hazelnut cheesecake with praline crust is a crowd-pleasing dessert that will make your dinner guests love you

This started off as a  Thanksgiving "stuffing" recipe but then, several years ago, I decided that actually st

A cranberry sauce holds the Thanksgiving dishes together but you don't want to spend too much time on it. Our

Ask me what my favorite Thanksgiving recipe is. Go on, ask. Fine, I'll tell you anyway, but it might just blow

We all have our culinary strengths and weaknesses and I freely admit that making pastry is a major weakness of

No matter what the time of year, we could all use a bright citrusy boost every now and again. Enter these extr

This pate - aka chopped livers - is a really versatile appetizer or party snack ... and may even convert the n

Creamed pearl onions is one of those holiday dishes that seems so unnecessary… until one year you don't make

A long, long time ago, on my first "grown-up" trip, I was at a tiny little restaurant in Florence, Italy, when

Simple, beautiful and delicious. This butternut squash is roasted with garlic and thyme, then mashed with crea

If you're looking for a quick, inexpensive weeknight dinner, boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a great opt

This post is kind of dedicated to two people, and the first one is me. At the age of, oh, about 12, I don’t

Inspired by The Hop's Kale and Almond Pesto, we made a walnut version for our Sausage with Creamy Polenta and

Like most fancy-pants wanna-be's, I often read recipes in the New York Times dining section and think "Yes! I

You'll never buy jarred Salted Caramel Sauce again once you realize how easy it is to make at home. Plus it ta

Steamed mussels and clams are perfect for a crowd. Compared to a lot of seafood, they're cheap, they're a cinc

I think I might be a tomato snob. I mean, I'm not one of those people who goes to a farmers market and knows t

When my gorgeous sister-in-law Hayli and her delightful husband Tristan got married in France a couple of summ