make-ahead smoothies
Posted by Merritt WattsAs a native Californian, I have a soft spot for fruity, refreshing smoothies and was "totally stoked" (as they say in Cali) for the "Super Smoothies" story in …
Entries from the ‘How-To’ Category
how to make homemade bread crumbs
Posted by Merritt WattsI'm not one of those people who gets excited about the idea of homemade staples. You'll never see me making my own yogurt or processing nuts for my …
Thanksgiving how-to: carving the turkey
Posted by Carla Lalli MusicAs if roasting the perfect turkey wasn't stressful enough, too many of us are clueless when it comes to carving. As our simple how-to shows, carving the turkey …
grilled turkey versus fried turkey
Posted by Kellee MillerAs I previously posted, my boyfriend and I had a turkey taste-off last year at our respective family's home: We ate fried at his house and grilled at …
How to: great gravy
Posted by Carla Lalli MusicGravy, that powerful elixir, is essential at any Thanksgiving table. It can (almost) redeem a dry bird and uplifts all stuffings and mashed potatoes. We can't live without …
Thanksgiving How-to: Perfect pie crust
Posted by Carla Lalli MusicLooking to make a picture-perfect pie this holiday season? Start with our basic pie crust recipe, then follow these simple, illustrated steps for making the dough, rolling it out, …
fried turkey versus grilled
Posted by Kellee MillerFried turkey is a holiday tradition at my boyfriend's parents' house, while grilled turkey has become a tradition with my family. Last year, I documented both turkey cooking …
mulled over
Posted by Natalie NeuschTemperatures are dropping, and those nights where I run home, jump into my Snuggie, and heat a liter of Carlo Rossi on the stove are just around the …
