1 fresh turkey (10-12 pounds) 1/4 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 2 lemons 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 head of garlic, peeled and crushed slightly 1 large onion, quartered 1 bunch thyme sprigs kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 350° F. … [Read more...] about How To Roast a Turkey
Cardamom Gingered Apple Crisp
There's no doubt about it. Fall is here. The wind has a certain crispness that was missing not too long ago. Leaves have changed, fallen and been raked into piles. My vegetable garden is cut down to the dirt. Still, the farmer's markets are bustling with squash, apples, root … [Read more...] about Cardamom Gingered Apple Crisp
Cardamom Apple Crisp
5-6 large apples 1 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cardamom Topping: 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup flour or almond meal 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cardamom 1/2 … [Read more...] about Cardamom Apple Crisp
The Monday Menu: November 9, 2009
I'm done commenting on the craziness of working from home and trying to make time for life. Done. Someone commented on it today, and I realize that I may have been whining. It is possible. And while not without reason, I hate whining. Ask my kids how empathetic I am in … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: November 9, 2009
Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese and Orecchiette, Oh My!
I have been craving pasta lately. While doing one of our menus I suddenly realized I'd added three pasta dishes to a five-day span. Carb overload. I adjusted the menu to just one pasta meal, albeit begrudgingly, and left this gem on the menu, and I was not disappointed. It … [Read more...] about Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese and Orecchiette, Oh My!
