Raise your hand if you're Irish—well, even if you're not, grab some corned beef and a pint of Guinness and celebrate St. Paddy's with us! Here are some of our favorite Irish recipes: soda bread, brown bread, stout beef stew, the requisite corned beef brisket and cabbage, and a whiskey chocolate sauce for dessert. It's a pretty hearty meat-and-tato-centric menu. More
Raising a family and don't know what to do for Valentine's Day? Use the time with your kids as an excuse to indulge in the pink and red, heart-shaped kitschy wonder of the holiday with this menu: spinach salad with beets and walnuts, penne with eggplant and mozzarella, and confetti cookie ice cream sandwiches. More
By New Years Eve, I've thrown and attended more than my fair share of holiday parties. I'll admit I'm a little worn out (can you get carpal tunnel from canapés?) and my wallet is feeling noticeably lighter. So to get amped for one last holiday hurrah in 2011, I turned to Linnea Johansson, a celebrity event planner, Elle contributor, chef, and author of Perfect Parties. In addition to sharing her top party tips, she shares recipes for smokey deviled eggs, black truffle & Parmesan popcorn, and a Prosecco cocktail. More
When designing my Christmas Eve meal, I keep in mind that it's the day before a feast. Just a few thoughtful bites, a light dinner, and champagne are all you need. Try serving these appetizers at your Christmas Eve meal: salmon rillettes, gougères, and oysters with mignonette sauce. More
Hanukkah is a fun holiday. There are games (dreidel) with better-than-cash prizes (chocolate coins), and a free pass for indulging in fried foods. Though a really good, freshly fried doughnut is undoubtedly a treat, my favorite Hanukkah food is and will always be the humble latke. So on this menu I serve latkes with apple ginger chutney as the main course, with a few delicious bookends: cauliflower soup with crispy shallots and orange olive oil cake with candied walnuts. More
What exactly are instant mashed potatoes? For starters, they are made from real potatoes (not Cream of Wheat, Play-Doh, or any other such non-potato substance). But they are potatoes that have been cooked, mashed, and dehydrated to produce a potato-in-a-box product. Now, the second question. Should you eat them? We tried nine different brands to find out. More
The best party nibbles are a bit salty, pair well with drinks, and are easy to eat while standing, mingling, and juggling eggnog. Here are three of my favorites: Spicy Cocktail Meatballs, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tartlets, and Mushroom Gruyère Pinwheels. What do you like to serve? More
Well we've teamed up with Mark Pastore of Pat LaFrieda meats, one of the biggest names in the business to answer any questions you might have about holiday roasts, or about the LaFrieda business in general. Just leave your questions here and we'll be back with video responses and demos from Mark Pastore himself next week. More
Where do you even begin when it comes to fancy cheeses? Which are mild, and which are stinky? Which will melt well on my burger and which is better appreciated off a cheeseboard with a smear of good honey? And when the heck did generic "blue cheese" expand into 38 different varieties*? These are some of the questions cheese virgins might experience their first time in the shop, but never fear! Everyone has to start somewhere, and you've come to the right place. More
Happy Bastille Day, Serious Eaters! We're observing French Independence with a round up of some of our favorite French recipes for appetizers, sides, mains, desserts, and drinks. What better way to celebrate the French than with some of their delectable food? Bon appétit! More
