Celebrations & Seasons

Big, steaming turkeys on platters are the tradition. But there are many alternatives to turkey that make an excellent main course.

Your baking will be extra special when you make homemade vanilla extract with vodka. Here’s how to make it. It might feel like too soon to be thinking about holiday …

Balanced in their buttery and sweetness, these festive M&M Cookies for Valentine’s Day are a delightful treat — and easy to make too. When my children were in preschool, Valentine’s …

It’s going to be a small Thanksgiving this year for many people. Here’s how to downsize your meal without losing your holiday favorites.

Start February 14th off right with your loved ones with these Valentine’s Day breakfast ideas. Sweet, fun or heart-shaped, there are many whimsical options. Valentine’s Day — that’s February 14, …

Some years meander along — a stream of moments and days. Others speed by, as if someone hit fast-forward on life. That’s how 2019 was. In January, One-Pot Pasta was …

Avocado, Mango and Pineapple Salsa is a delightful celebration of contrasts: Creamy avocado, sweet mango, tangy pineapple, spicy jalapeno. Five days until Christmas. Four shopping days left. Three days until …

Turkey doesn’t have to be reserved for holidays with this recipe for Easy Turkey Tenderloin with Herbs, a quick-cooking cut that’s all leaner white meat. When I spotted turkey tenderloins …

When a cookbook is beautiful, it’s a joy to sit down with it, to take it all in, to devour it. That’s how I feel about Erin Gleeson’s cookbooks. The …

Easy but impressive, this recipe for Rosemary Garlic Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Prosciutto can be mostly made ahead, freeing you up to enjoy your guests. When I started working on …