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From the Editor6
Let's Get Social7
Tips From our Readers8
In the Now12
Seasonal Kitchen: Holiday Candies16
Teresa’s sharing five easy-to-make, family candy recipes just in time to spread some holiday cheer — how sweet.
Marbled Chocolate Bark16
Nutty Penuche18
Caramel Pecan Turtles19
Munch Mix20
Toffee Squares21
Cuisine Tonight: Sheet Pan Dinners22
Sheet pans aren’t just for baking. Put them to use when you want fast, fuss-free, fabulous weeknight meals.
Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan with broccoli florets22
Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas24
Sheet Pan Beef with Chinese noodles26
Sheet Pan Pear-Stuffed Pork Chops27
Wares: Sheet Pans28
You can’t make sheet pan dinners without sheet pans. Read on to see how our review pans out.
Test Kitchen Favorites: Japanese Pancakes30
These tall towering pancakes are all the rage. Learn how easy these lofty hotcakes are to make at home.
Japanese Pancakes30
Caramel Buttermilk Syrup32
Blueberry-Orange Syrup with maple32
Cuisine For Two: Thai Curries34
Red, green, or yellow — Thai curry can be yours tonight — in less than an hour, no takeout menu necessary.
Red Curry Beef with brown basmati rice34
Green Curry Pork & Peanuts with jasmine rice36
Yellow Curry with seared shrimp & beans37
Souper Soups38
Soups on! Nothing satisfies like a warm bowl of soup — whether you’re getting dinner on the table during the week or ladling ‘em up on the eve, from casual to elegant there’s a soup here for everyone.
Lobster Soup with coconut and corn38
Steakhouse Soup with mushrooms & rosemary39
Carrot Miso Soup with crispy shallots40
Chicken Wonton Soup with ginger and five-spice41
Thanksgiving42
We’ve got the perfect meal, featuring a dry-brined turkey with crispy skin. The menu is special but doesn’t include the usual side of stress — you’ll simply be thankful as everyone gathers at the table.
Rosemary & Orange Dry-Brined Turkey43
Corn Pudding with butternut squash46
Cranberry Green Beans with almonds46
Sweet Golden Potatoes Gratin46
Easy Make-Ahead Tturkey Gravy47
Dutch Ovens48
This magic pot is one you’ll want to add to your collection, if you don’t already have one. With info on materials, sizes, shapes, and lids, a Dutch oven will likely go to the top of your must-have holiday gift list.
Class: Soups, Stews & Chilies Basics 50
Learn some techniques for building a better bowl of soup, stew, or chili. And check out the homemade broth.
Homemade Chicken Broth53
Breakfast Bakes54
“What’s for breakfast?” you ask. Three egg-cellent recipes — from a bagel casserole to a Spanish frittata or sweet potato hash, any one will get one and all jumping out of bed and running to the table.
Italian Bagel Breakfast Casserole with four cheeses54
Spanish Frittata with soy chorizo56
Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash with sausage57
Baked Pasta58
Comfort food and pasta go hand in hand. And when it’s baked and ooey-gooey cheesy, it’s hard to resist. As a holiday addition or winter weeknight meal, these casseroles are meant to feed more than just a few.
Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake58
Baked Spaghetti with two sauces60
Christmas Roast62
Get the holidays rolling with this show-stopping menu. Not only is the Rolled Rib-Eye Roast jaw-droppingly gorgeous, it tastes incredible — along with the sides, this meal is nothing short of memorable.
Rolled Rib-Eye Roast with herb filling62
Red Wine Au Jus65
Glazed Carrots and Brussels Sprouts with mustard & brown sugar66
Sour Cream Mashed Red Potatoes66
Bread & Butter68
Can you really enjoy one without the other? We think not! Here’s a little primer on one of our favorite ingredients, butter, along with a recipe for pillowy soft, Buttery Dutch Oven Pull-Apart Rolls.
Buttery Dutch Oven Pull-Apart Rolls71
Baking Essentials72
Tools and equipment make a world of difference, especially when it comes to baking. And what better time than the holiday baking season to learn what we think are essential any time of year.
Just Desserts Cookbook74
Charlotte Ree’s Just Desserts is filled with so many scrumptious sweets, but we narrowed things down to three simply delicious cakes — chocolate, vanilla, and lemon. “It doesn’t get butter than this.”
Vanilla Chiffon Cake74
Lemon Olive Oil Cake76
Chocolate Buttermilk Cake78
Healthy Cuisine: Eat your Vitamins80
No need to stock up on supplements. See which foods you should buy to get your daily dose of vitamins.
Bubbles & Bites82
Ring in the New Year, celebrate Valentine’s Day with your honey, or enjoy some bubbles and bites any time you want to celebrate. These six nibbles set the tone for a festive gathering with lots of tasty flair.
Clams Casino Cakes84
Gouda Pear Puffs with walnuts and honey85
Blood Orange Marmalade Crostini with goat cheese85
Salt & Vinegar Latkes86
Fried Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives with vermouthlemon aioli87
Mushroom Paté87
Cocktails with Cuisine: Classic Drinks88
We’re shaking (and stirring) up some classic cocktails with a little flair to get the holiday festivities going.
Cocktails with Cuisine: Classic Drinks88
We’re shaking (and stirring) up some classic cocktails with a little flair to get the holiday festivities going.
Cosmo with cranberry-pomegranate juice88
Sazerac89
Martini90
Sidecar91
Tea Time92
January is National Hot Tea month — it’s time to learn all about the soothing, dried leaves. Plus, we have a Chai-Spiced Tea Cookie, the perfect sweet treat to pair with your hot cuppa.
Chai-Spiced Tea Cookies with ginger icing95
All About: Rice96
Learn about the differences between rice varieties — it boils down to the size of the grains and starch content.
1 Ingredient 4 Ways: Rice98
We’re highlighting the glorious, good-for-you, easy-to-cook grain in four unique rice-centric recipes.
Creamy Risi e Bisi with pancetta & fennel98
Lemon Grass-Scented Rice Pudding with cilantro100
Arancini101
Rice & Lentil Salad101
Faster with Fewer: Turkey Leftovers102
We scoured the globe for culinary inspiration to turn your leftover turkey into fast, yet flavorful meals.
Butter Turkey102
Turkey Poutine with sweet potato fries103
Ras El Hanout Turkey & Fig on naan104
Mongolian Turkey with chow mein noodles105
Ask the Editors106
Grand Finale: Gingerbread Cake & Cookies108
A decadently rich gingerbread cheesecake and classic cut-out cookies are perfectly spiced and oh-so nice.