Traditional roast turkey with gravy
My husband and I offered to host Thanksgiving at our new home a few months after we were married in 1995. Â We were young and naive, but we were excited
Brussels Sprouts with (Turkey) Bacon and Dates
My husband and I used to go out to dinner much more than we do now. Â When the kids would to go to bed at 7:00 pm, it was a
Butternut squash salad with pomegranates and toasted pumpkin seeds
Although I love planning and cooking the whole Thanksgiving meal, a few years ago I decided I was just plain bored with the same old same old. Â The problem was
Pumpkin pie
There are very few recipes that debuted on my first Thanksgiving menu 16 years ago that are still going strong today. Â Roast turkey, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes are
Shredded sweet potatoes and apple
Are you confused about the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? Â Yep, so is my local supermarket. Â In all fairness, I had to do a little research to
Mixed Greens with Grapes, Gorgonzola (or Roquefort) and Almonds
Did you know that grapes have a season just like every other fruit? Â Right now is peak grape season in California and they’re scrumptious. Â In a few months, the season
Zucchini-gruyere tart
Do you remember the first cookbook you ever bought?  Not counting the Calling All Girls Party Book in second grade, I bought my first cookbook with my own money in 1987,
Raw kale salad with citrus dressing recipe
The first time I ever made kale in a class, one student said ,”I’m afraid of kale. I don’t know what to do with it.” In each subsequent class that
