Cuisine at home

The holiday season is fast approaching. For me, figuring out how to see my out-of-town loved ones is the top priority. Once travel plans have been made, deciding what we’ll eat is next on the list. I’m fortunate to work in a field surrounded by, what

Cupcakes are always a big hit at our house, but sometimes I like to change things up a little. I found that melted chocolate makes a quick and easy way to frost cupcakes. Just dip the tops in the melted chocolate and they’re done. Sprinkles optional.

This beautiful glass carafe, with a heatproof handle, comes with a reusable filter that’s designed to create a more robust cup of coffee. With a high-quality carafe like this, pour over coffee has never tasted or looked so good. $39.99 bialetti.co

Cinnamon is utilized in cuisines worldwide for both sweet and savory applications. And while it’s used year-round, cinnamon is nearly synonymous with the holidays. Just one whiff of its spicy, sweet scent will have you reminiscing of Christmases past

IT’S THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING and you’re faced with the usual dilemma — what to do with all of the leftover turkey? No worries. These recipes turn the remains into something so different you’ll be hard-pressed to call them leftovers at all. If you

Makes about 11 dozen Total time: 1 hour 1 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp. kosher salt1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper4 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, diced8 oz. shredded Gruyère3–4 Tbsp. ice water Preheat oven to 350° with racks in upper and lower thir

IT’S A SIMPLE FACT, no ingredient is as basic to food as salt — no matter the fare, salt makes it more than the sum of its parts. And salt crusting is a spectacular way to deeply infuse flavor with penetrating steam captured by the salt dome. As the

...thanks to Zoë Francois & Jeff Herzberg, M.D., authors of Holiday and Celebration Bread in Five Minutes a Day. If the thought of kneading a yeasted dough seems tedious to you, it’s time to give this new-school way of baking a try. With Zoë and Jeff

YOU’VE LIKELY HEARD OF CHICKEN with 40 cloves of garlic. This year for Thanksgiving we decided to apply that same technique to turkey, and the staff loved it. Not only is the turkey breast juicy and flavorful (thank you butter and herbs), but the ski

WITH SO MANY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, the dinner routine often takes a backseat. But there’s no reason you can’t enjoy an elegant meal together, especially with these menus, starring duck and pork. If you’re nervous about cooking duck, don’t be. The duck

Inspired by the Swiss specialty, Malakoff, these cheesy apps are the perfect blend of crisp and creamy. Apple lambic and Granny Smiths complement their richness. Makes 14 fritters Total time: 30 minutes 8 cups vegetable oil3–4 slices white sandwic

Thomas Baldwin, Des Moines, IA Both almond paste and marzipan are made from ground almonds and sugar (plus other ingredients), but the proportions of those ingredients differ. Almond paste has more ground almonds and less sugar (sometimes equal rat

PUMPKIN is one of the most popular pies for the holidays, but sweet potato is just as good, and many would argue better, but why? Sweet potatoes make a smoother, creamier purée than pumpkin, plus they pack more flavor than their squash counterpart. E

Find prepared eggnog in the refrigerated dairy case. For a homemade version of eggnog, go to cuisineathome.com . Makes 16 servings Total time: 45 minutes + cooling 2/2 cups sifted cake flour1/2 cups sugar1 Tbsp. baking powder1 tsp. freshly grate

Our smooth version of silk pie relies on a cooked egg filling flavored with bittersweet chocolate, and features a festive cherry topping. Makes 16 servings Total time: 50 minutes + chilling 6 oz. chocolate wafer cookies (about 28), such as Nabisco

Makes 10 servings Total time: about 1 1/2 hours + chilling & cooling 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice4 Tbsp. unsalted butter1 Tbsp. minced lemon zest1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 tsp. table salt2 eggs2 egg yolks (reserve whites)1 tsp. pure va

This cake is best served warm. Let the cake steam while you entertain your guests, then bring it to the table hot and ready to top with the sauce. Makes 12 servings Total time: about 3 hours 8 oz. pitted dates, finely chopped1 tsp. baking soda1 cup

Serve these pretty little pies warm with vanilla ice cream. Makes 6 servings Total time: 1 1/4 hours + chilling crust 2 Tbsp. minced orange zest1 recipe pie crust (see page 49) or purchased pie dough 2/2 lb. Bartlett pears, peeled and diced (6–7 c

Pernod [pehr–NOH] is a French liqueur that adds a slight licorice flavor to the soup. Makes 8 servings (8 cups) Total time: 45 minutes 4 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced 1/2 cups each diced onions and celery1 dried bay leaf Salt to taste 2 Tbsp.

Cardamom and citrus zests make these popovers a sweet breakfast treat. To serve them with dinner, simply omit the spice and zests. Makes 6 popovers Total time: 1 hour + resting 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 tsp. table salt1/8 tsp. ground cardamom2 egg

Use a light hand when working with this dough to ensure that the baked biscuits will be tender. Makes about 24 biscuits Total time: 45 minutes + chilling 2/4 tsp. active dry yeast (1 pkg.)1/2 cup warm water (105°–115°) 5 cups all-purpose flour1/4 c