Holidays
Nontraditional Thanksgiving Traditions: Leftovers
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Food
The 10 Best Cookbooks Of 2009
()If you're the kind of person who's always believed that a book can teach you to do anything, this year's crop of cookbooks will prove you right. Cooks lacking confidence will find comfort in detailed instructions and comprehensive how-tos.
Recipes for the Holidays
French Chef Puts Spin On Thanksgiving Dinner()
November 25, 2009 Dominique Crenn was raised in Versailles, France. She now makes an incredible Thanksgiving dinner, but when she first came to the U.S., the entire holiday threw her off. In France, turkey is eaten at Christmas. So the American phenomenon of Thanksgiving turkey and dressing mystified her.
Kitchen Window
Cooking For One: A Privilege, Not A Chore()
November 25, 2009 In the run-up to a holiday synonymous with cooking huge feasts for crowds of hungry loved ones, it's easy to lose sight of the joy of making dinner solo. Food writer Nicole Spiridakis says it's one of life's simple pleasures — a chance to ask, "What would I really like tonight?"
Recipes for the Holidays
Pass The Dessert: America's Thanksgiving Recipes()
November 24, 2009 For many of us, Thanksgiving is linked to memories of turkey, stuffing and cranberry dressing. But a culinary history of the "other" American holiday shows that a rich variety of desserts have been in and out of fashion over the decades. Chris Kimball of America's Test Kitchen features Thanksgiving favorites from days gone by.
NPR's Holiday Favorites
Go Pink: Stamberg And Reichl Make Cranberry Relish()
November 20, 2009 In an NPR tradition, the Friday before Thanksgiving is the time for Susan Stamberg to share her weird-sounding — but delicious — recipe for cranberry relish. This year, she's found a real fan: food expert Ruth Reichl.
Rains Weren't Great For Pumpkins, Nestle Warns()
November 19, 2009 The company that claims at least 80 percent of the U.S. market for canned pumpkin products says problems with this year's harvest mean a probable shortage on store shelves.
Kitchen Window
A Gluten-Free Thanksgiving()
November 18, 2009 Because holiday meals traditionally are laden with flour-heavy foods, the season can be tough for those new to a gluten-free lifestyle. But it's easy to leave out wheat products and still have delicious favorites like stuffing and pie.
