Diwali is the Hindu festival of noshing
The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, aka Deepavali, should be called the festival of noshing because that's what revelers do all day long.
View ArticleAll-star Thanksgiving: Roast turkey parts instead of the whole bird
Every year on Thanksgiving Day, the same scene plays out on countless American dinner tables.
View ArticleThanksgiving side dishes that are sophisticated and satisfying
The vegetables at a Thanksgiving feast are not just the sidekicks. They are a big part of the main act when you count the taste, texture, color, flavor and many preparation possibilities.
View ArticleConvert a dump cake into something special for the holiday
This year, I’ve decided to make it a little easier for myself by making desserts that are easy to understand and simple to make.
View ArticleGluten-free diners can feast on Thanksgiving, too
Cooking for someone with a wheat allergy or sensitivity is never easy, but it’s particularly trying during the holidays. So much of what we love to serve at our Thanksgiving table is chock-full of...
View ArticleAce Thanksgiving pies and cakes the Duff Goldman way
Pies, cakes and puddings are the last act of a Thanksgiving feast. They steal the show with their flaky crusts, luscious fillings, moist crumbs, creamy custards, crunchy strudels and ethereal frostings.
View ArticleNotable Pittsburghers share their Thanksgiving recipes, gratitude
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View ArticleFood Column: Celebrate Thanksgiving, the Peanuts way
Our family has trotted out the “Peanuts” holiday TV specials, which we own on DVD, for our annual viewing. We’ve seen the new “Peanuts” movie in the theater — a rare splurge for our family. It has all...
View ArticleA crustless pumpkin pie for pastry scaredy cats
Fear strikes when some home cooks face even the thought of dealing with Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. Google could not locate a word for “fear of making pie pastry,” although crust-o-phobia is a contender....
View ArticleHere's a few ideas for those Thanksgiving leftovers
Thanksgiving dinner takes so much time, energy and planning to prepare, and then everyone’s done eating in what feels like five minutes. It’s enough to drive a conscientious cook crazy.
View ArticleAs countdown begins, reduce anxiety with Make-Ahead Gravy
Gravy is one of the Thanksgiving tasks people really dislike, but what is Thanksgiving without gravy? Just not right.
View ArticleGraham Elliot gives tips on how to cook like a master chef
Graham Elliot, judge on Fox Network’s “MasterChef” and “MasterChef Junior,” says every home cook can cook like a master chef. And he inspires aspirers with simple, straightforward instructions and...
View ArticleHanukkah shines light on symbolic foods
At sundown Sunday, Jews will gather to celebrate Hanukkah. Known as the Festival of Lights, the holiday commemorates the ancient Israelites’ victory over the Syrian Greek army. Hanukkah also celebrates...
View ArticleWhen gifting, wrap up a taste of home for the holidays
Gift cards, boxes of chocolates and fancy bottles of wine are fine gifts during the holidays, but in most cases they lack a certain personal touch. Even when they’re bought in advance, they can seem...
View ArticleSimple, easy tips for rolling out perfect Christmas cut-outs
Dough for a pie crust isn’t the only mixture of flour, sugar and fat that gives home cooks pause during the holiday season.
View ArticleCookies for the traditionalist
I make a lot of cookies for Christmas because I just enjoy the process of baking and have a sweet tooth that won’t be ignored. My favorites are those that have been given to me by family or friends, or...
View ArticleCookies for the sophisticated
For my holiday cookies, I think of flavor first. While I’m enchanted by decorated cookies with lacy piping it’s not something I enjoy doing. So I don’t. I make cookies that taste wonderful but aren’t...
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