In this week's Cook the Book pick, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, Ina Garten confesses to not really liking cold wild rice. This recipe is the perfect compromise, with all the fixin's of a rice salad but served piping hot... More
If (like me) white meat is your favorite part of the bird, if you tremble at the thought of carving a whole turkey, or if you're planning a small Thanksgiving, minus the extended family, you'll love Ina Garten's roast turkey... More
Good hashed browns, really good hashed browns, are indeed a beautiful thing. Serious eaters know this because we've all been exposed to so many bad hashed browns; we truly appreciate the good ones. I have found the best way to... More
It isn’t easy to write about recipes week after week and keep your energy level high and your judgment accurate. The accepted wisdom is that readers will stay with you only if you give them a picture and a story,... More
Around this time every year I start to get depressed, not about the endless cold and darkness but about the limited produce at my grocery store. My heart sinks as I grab a cart, knowing that everything will be exactly... More
This week UPI reported that sales of boxed macaroni and cheese increased by 10% in 2007 (story via Jezebel). Furthermore, “half of the country's children will feast on macaroni and cheese at some point during the next two weeks.” Wow!... More
