I set out to make Lex's Roast Chicken with Bacon and Spicy Coffee Rub from Ari Weinzweig's Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon a few days after Labor Day weekend. The weather had cooled down to the point where I was... More
The following recipe was provided by Serious Eater Karen Resta, as part of her essay A Modern Woman's Thanksgiving. Turkey Strudel with Spices and Quinoa - Serves 12 (2 strudels 6 servings each) -... More
In addition to his new, encyclopedic Cooking, James Peterson has collected tips, culinary advice (how to season a pan, sharpen a knife, freeze clear ice cubes), and basic recipes in What's a Cook to Do. He gives step-by-step carving advice... More
When we talked to Cook's Illustrated publisher Chris Kimball about the November 2007 issue of the magazine, we asked for his turkey recipe. You may not be able to get a fresh turkey from your neighbor across the street, like... More
Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian was a recent Cook the Book entry and is destined to become a big gift book this holiday season. We're sharing one more recipe, for a fragrant burger filled with rich and colorful... More
The "my" of this recipe's title is James Beard, who observed that "American food is anything you eat at home". As no meal is more associated with home cooking than Thanksgiving, and no food writer was a greater champion of... More
