Emily Ochsenschlager/NPRPass The Dessert: America's Thanksgiving Recipes
()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.
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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.
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.
Christmas Beer Yields Christmas Cheer()
December 24, 2008 For millennia, farmers around the globe have marked the winter solstice by brewing particularly potent beer. This holiday season, brew expert Don Russell (better known as "Joe Sixpack") recommends some of his favorite Christmas ales.
Sugarplums: Dreaming Of The Sweet Unknown()
December 24, 2008 As the famous poem puts it, Christmas is when children are "nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads." It's a lovely image. But it does prompt the question: What exactly is a sugarplum? The short answer: It's very good.
English Christmas Cooking From Elizabeth David()
December 23, 2008 A new cookbook spreads the wisdom and recipes of the late Elizabeth David, perhaps the most celebrated English food writer of the last century. David enjoys a place in British cooking and culture somewhat like that of Julia Child in the United States.
How To Make A Dream Gingerbread Home()
December 19, 2008 Cookbook author Dorie Greenspan offers tips on how to make a gingerbread house, cottage or McMansion. Although Greenspan suggests spreading the work out over a few days, she and Michele Norris recently constructed one in a day.
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Holiday Gifts Good Enough To Eat()
December 10, 2008 Making a relatively minor investment in a few extra bags of sugar, flour and sea salt can do wonders for your wallet, and it's infinitely satisfying to transform humble ingredients into homey, delicious goodies that will be truly appreciated by their recipients.
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Pate: Decadent But Not Difficult()
December 3, 2008 Though it's often overlooked by budget-savvy gourmets, pate is perfect holiday food. It's easy, indulgent and versatile enough for every taste. And it doesn't have to have anything to do with foie gras.
Nigella's Party Plan: An Excess Of Fun, Not Expense()
December 1, 2008 During a time when many Americans are tightening our belts, we may have to loosen them a bit for the holidays, especially when it's time to have guests over. But as cookbook author Nigella Lawson says, "You entertain to see your friends. You're not opening a restaurant."
