Recipes

It wouldn’t really be a true Thanksgiving without turkey. Unfortunately, it’s often cooked poorly and is not that delicious, but if there isn’t a bird on the table there will be mutiny. So if you’re looking for something new to do to the turkey—or for a fool-proof classic recipe—we’ve got you covered with these 11 turkey recipes from traditional to trippy. Some add flavor, some cut down the oven time, and some are just fun to try. Just keep it classic for the first year with the in-laws. Then you can fly free and focus on the Thanksgiving sides. Related...

The gluten-free (GF) diet is one that avoids all types of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and other grains. It acts as a type of glue that helps foods stick together and maintain their shape. Unfortunately for those avoiding it, gluten is in many foods you wouldn't expect. Foods you may not know contain gluten include: Ice cream Soy sauce Candy bars French fries (when they are not fried in a dedicated fryer) Salad dressing Some who maintain a GF diet are allergic to gluten or have an immune response to gluten. The latter condition is called...

Its a grain and a superfood. Freekeh is an ancient Palestinian grain that has become a hot new superfood. This wholesome specialty passed down from generation to generation is ame-roasted green wheat that is sun dried, then crushed. Since the wheat is harvested green, it is naturally higher in nutrients, especially ber and protein. The wonderful thing about freekeh is its flexibility and adaptability to any type of recipe or dish. Our cracked freekeh is easy to cook with and serve in a salad, in a hearty soup, and with a meat protein. Need recipes? We love Martha Rose Shulmans...

Hard to believe this would be the halfway mark through our first year (if we did them all on time) however weve missed a few because of moving house and other hiccups along the way so its probably closer to 9 months or a year actually! Ive been terribly slack writing lately despite cooking madly because weve been expecting our second child any day now, and as I write this my wifes working through her first contractions. Were passing the time watching Love Actually but I could think of nothing better to give her some space but still be physically...

Last weekend we met up with four friends for dinner atMolinaro Ristorante & Bar. We hadn't been there in over a year. Since that visit, the menu has changed but there are still pizza, pasta, and meat/seafood entrees. Here's what we enjoyed:A glass of Verdicchio for me. Cocktail: Immortale for SP (bourbon, smoked rosemary, sherry). There also was a lemon cocktail, a scotch one, and a cucumber/mint one. I didn't take photos of anyone else's drinks/food, just ours.Italian Salad (mixed greens, tomatoes, roasted peppers, vinaigrette). Our server brought balsamic vinegar & olive oil on the side for me to dress...