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Small, luxury foods are great as stocking stuffers or other gifts. Ideas for under $50
If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your gifting opportunities these days are vast and deep. There are authentic ingredients and creative concoctions in brick-and-mortar shops and online. The global pantry beckons. Plus, in many cases, the packaging is gorgeous! Many...
These holiday gifts change the game when building fires, printing photos, watching birds and more
Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. The only way to truly ensure you get it right would be to ask the recipient what they want, but that wouldn’t be much fun for either of you. Luckily, there’s another tactic to help you earn a “gift whisperer” reputation: seeking out...
Greek Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Lemon and Oregano: simple but so homey and satisfying
A recipe from “ The League of Kitchens Cookbook: Brilliant Tips, Secret Methods & Favorite Family Recipes from Around the World” by Lisa Kyung Gross: —- This recipe for Greek Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Lemon and Oregano was crafted by instructor...
Cook like a grandmother with 'The League of Kitchens Cookbook'
NEW YORK (AP) — When Lisa Kyung Gross first tried to recreate the Korean dishes her grandmother made when she was a child, none of it tasted as good. Things were always slightly off. “I realized that so often there are little nuances, tricks and detailed tips that are left out of...
Sweet-tart cranberries and candied ginger make this buckle the perfect holiday treat
A buckle is a fruit-studded cake with a buttery crumb topping; it’s a great breakfast treat, an excellent midday sweet alongside tea or coffee, or a casual, not-too-heavy after-dinner dessert. In this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street Bakes,” we give our version holiday...
Japan's sake brewers hope UNESCO heritage listing can boost rice wine's appeal
OME, Japan (AP) — Deep in a dark warehouse the sake sleeps, stored in rows of giant tanks, each holding more than 10,000 liters (2,640 gallons) of the Japanese rice wine that is the product of brewing techniques dating back more than 1,000 years. Junichiro Ozawa, the...
Massage your Brussels sprouts for a better, more flavorful salad
Earthy and subtly sweet with pleasant hints of bitterness, shredded Brussels sprouts make excellent slaw-style salads and balance the rich saltiness of holiday fare. Raw sprouts can be tough and slightly pungent, but a quick massage ensures the best flavor and texture. In this recipe...
Tomato-forward chicken fricase is warm and hearty
It may have a French-sounding name, but this homey, hearty, tomato-forward chicken braise, made with sofrito as its base and with golden rum as part of the cooking liquid, is Caribbean in essence and flavor. In this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose...
If you want to stretch your gift game into days this holiday, check out these advent calendars
The advent calendar phenomenon is growing every year, with so many exciting, fun, beautiful, and delicious options available. In the food and drink space alone, there is truly something for everyone. Prices range from impulse buy to extravagant. If you’re looking to wow a relative or friend (or...
A fresh pumpkin becomes comfort food in this Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
While I cook with butternut squash and other winter squashes all the time, when I think about cooking with pumpkin, I picture a can of puree. But using fresh pumpkin is just another take on cooking with hard-shelled, cold-weather squash. There is more to those pumpkins than...
