Maple and Cider Brined Turkey

This is the perfect treatment for heritage birds, which can be tougher but more flavorful than mass produced frozen turkeys. The brine tenderizes t...

Joanne’s Double Stock Turkey Gravy

The Perfect Roast Turkey

Perfect holiday meals are all about timing. Purchase a fresh turkey at least four days before roasting to ensure a memorable, mouth-watering main d...

Herb Rubbed Roasted Turkey

Placing chopped, fresh herbs under, rather than on top of the skin, helps infuse the meat with flavor. As an added bonus, the turkey will perfume y...

Guinness Fruit Cake

This isn’t the typical American fruit cake.  Made from a mixture of dried fruit soaked usually in sherry, I’ve used orange juice i...

Balsamic Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables

This satisfying and easy-to-make dish fills the house with a wonderful aroma. I like to serve it anytime in the fall but especially at the holidays...

Perfect Pumpkin Pie & Candied Walnuts

This could be the perfect vegan pumpkin pie recipe, with its miracle of an eggless custard filling that’s both sweet and spicy. And there is abso...

Skillet Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Don’t let those pumpkin seeds go to waste! Whether simply cooked in oil and butter and tossed with salt or coated with aromatic, robust seasoning...

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Light and fluffy, yet rich with creamy vanilla flavors, this pound cake is a truly divine dessert divertissement for any chef.

Ganache Topped Peanut Butter Cookies

The sultry chocolate spread is the perfect compliment to the nutty nuance of the crisp. A sprinkling of chopped peanuts to finish really enhances t...

Spanish-Style Braised Brisket

Brisket is the go-to main course for many Jewish holiday celebrations like Passover and Chanukah.  This recipe adds a Spanish/Sephardic influe...

Roasted Small Potatoes with Fresh Rosemary

Special small potatoes are tossed with the simplest of ingredients for maximum flavor. These potatoes are crispy on the outside, and fluffy soft on...