I know we all associate December with cookies, cocktails, yule logs and latkes, but what about the smaller, enduring festivities that often go overlooked, namely workplace and other potluck luncheons? Because my “coworkers” are basically a laptop and occasionally these wild things, my current participation level is limited, but I …

Things I Learned Hosting My First Friendsgiving On logistics • As I realized last week, what makes big meals (we had 16 people) scary isn’t the cooking as much as the sheer volume of it all and the logistics required to manage them. I mean, who here has a kitchen …

This Turkey Tikka Masala recipe features: Great way to use leftover turkey for an Indian inspired dish This warm spiced dish ensures your turkey doesn’t just taste like Thanksgiving leftovers! 30 minutes total time The problem with most leftover turkey dishes is that the resulting dish still tastes like Thanksgiving dinner. …

I don’t cook with canned pumpkin nearly enough, it seems most cooks only use it for making pumpkin pie, but since I’m not a pumpkin-pie-kinda-gal (not everyone is, right?) the canned pumpkin rarely ever makes it into my cart. Well, 2 weeks ago, it finally did. I dared myself to …

If you have leftover quinoa, this is simple way to change its flavor and texture. You’ll learn how to make crispy quinoa without any oil and a tip to ensure your quinoa gets extra crispy. We’re making crispy quinoa to accompany Citrus Salad with Crispy Quinoa recipe from 100 Days of Real …

So, I’m deep in my Friendsgiving planning for this weekend and I think I finally understand — and really, it’s about time, Deb — why Thanksgiving is so daunting, even for people who like to cook: it’s the volume. I mean, maybe you come from a small family and your …

Photo Credit: Lindsey Johnson This Citrus Salad with Crispy Quinoa Recipe is from 100 Days of Real Food: Fast & Fabulous by Lisa Leake. 100 Days of Real Food is the story of how one family took on a challenge to cut out all processed foods for 100 days. Only whole …

Last year, I proudly announced my intentions to host a Friendsgiving dinner for our crew and we would do it up. About 15 minutes later, I remembered that I had an infant and a zillion other less cute things on my plate and came to my senses. This year, I …

Because I don’t say it often enough, do know that one of my favorite things about this site is the way your presence, whether active or lurking, quietly provides the encouragement I need every time I want to tackle a dish or recipe that daunts me. Like bagels. Or Lasagna …

What did you do the last time you bought a head of cauliflower? Steam it? Grind it into rice? Puree it into a heap of hope that nobody will notice it’s not mashed potatoes? Roast it to a crisp, brown oblivion with olive oil and salt and eat it straight …