Chompsgiving To Chew Year's: Holiday Dishes
()What would the holidays be without our favorite foods? For this year's festivities — from Thanksgiving to New Year's — NPR will feature some unique holiday dishes, recipes that are significant to our reporters' and listeners' families and regions.
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Do-It-Yourself Marshmallows()
December 20, 2011 They're a sweet steeped in tradition, but marshmallows aren't just for campfires and cocoa. The soft, silky homemade kind lend themselves to all sorts of flavors — from vanilla and chocolate to pepper and chili.
Nigella's Tips For A Frugal Yet Festive Holiday()
December 12, 2011 Here's a little Christmas secret: Dusting desserts with powdered sugar makes them look more expensive. Chef Nigella Lawson talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about her tricks for economical holiday hosting.
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Tried And True Tricks From 'America's Test Kitchen'()
December 7, 2011 From perfect pie crusts to poached salmon, Christopher Kimball and Bridget Lancaster share cooking tips and secret shortcuts from America's Test Kitchen. The biggest challenge is getting home chefs to faithfully follow recipes, Kimball says: "They will substitute ingredients with great abandon."
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Looking Forward To Thanksgiving Leftovers()
November 23, 2011 Americans' favorite way to eat leftover Thanksgiving turkey is in a sandwich the next day. But this time, think outside the bread: Try tucking turkey into quinoa salad, quesadillas or an egg scramble. Cranberries and mashed potatoes get a second life, too.
Your Letters: Linda Wertheimer's Fruitcake Recipe()
November 19, 2011 Among the letters we received this week, many listeners shared their love of autumn in response to guest host Linda Wertheimer's essay on the simple joys of the season. In response, we're sharing her mother's fruitcake recipe.
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Thanksgiving From America's Melting Pot()
November 16, 2011 It may look like traditional stuffing, but this comforting dish has a twist: crumbles of spicy-sweet Portuguese sausage. Americans nowadays tend to set their holiday tables with foods reflecting many countries' traditions.
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The Art Of The Danish Open-Face Sandwich()
January 4, 2011 In a country where understatement and simplicity reign, the unpretentious smorrebrod is a national dish. There are countless variations, from minimal to lavish, but all reflect straightforward Scandinavian sensibilities: simple, honest, local ingredients attractively presented with little waste.
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Sparkling Ways To Celebrate The Holidays()
December 29, 2010 If plain champagne just doesn't cut it, here's a host of other bubbly drinks to toast with, from the classic French 75 to a Douglas Fir Sparkletini. The basic cocktail building blocks of sparkle, spirit, sour and sweet can be combined in seemingly endless variations.
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Homemade Candy Answers The Holiday Gift Question()
December 17, 2010 It's the perfect gift, as Fannie Farmer's classic cookbook states: "Homemade candy, made from real cream, butter, fresh nuts, and rich chocolate, is a real and wonderful surprise." And it's easier than you might think to whip up caramels, toffee, brittle, fudge and other treats.
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Cider: A Winter Kitchen's Secret Weapon()
December 14, 2010 Apple cider — the alcoholic variety — was part of the foundation of America. Now its sweet descendant turns up often in school lunchboxes and at blood drives. But cider isn't just good for sipping; the apple slurry lends earthy sweetness to savory dishes in a brine, a vinaigrette and a glaze.
