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Favorite family recipes: Feast of the Seven Fishes

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

In Southern Italy, where my grandfather was born, they celebrate La Vigilia in anticipation of the midnight birth of the baby Jesus. It was first introduced to America in the late... Read More
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Authentic Italian pasta sauce

By Catherine Stefani

This is my great aunt’s recipe and was sent to me by my cousin who put it together from a couple of pieces of paper my aunt had written on. He said, “As you can see, trying to... Read More
Meat(less)balls get added texture from a mushroom duxelles. Photo: susan dyer Reynolds
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Meat(less) classics

From ricotta meatballs to stuffed bell peppers, plant-based meats make a delicious alternative
By Susan Dyer Reynolds

It’s no secret that reducing your intake of red meat is better for your health. I spent four years as a vegetarian a decade ago, and I’m heading more in that direction again. ... Read More
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Crab arancini an ideal holiday appetizer

Fried rice ball filled with crab and cream cheese
By Susan Dyer Reynolds

As for many Italian Americans, my childhood Thanksgiving and Christmas Eves were all about seafood. Christmas brought the traditional Sicilian Feast of the Seven Fishes, while Than... Read More
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Impress your holiday guests with these easy popover recipes

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Most people fall into a rut when it comes to holiday bread options (think Pillsbury Crescent Rolls), but I have a couple of deceptively simple recipes that will impress your guests... Read More
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How to peel hard boiled eggs

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

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On the chef’s table

By Eileen Mitchell

Hearty appetites always accompany heightened expectations when professional chefs invite guests to their homes, and especially for a food-laden holiday like Thanksgiving. Ordinary ... Read More
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Impress holiday guests with elegant, decadent beef Wellington

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

There are certain main courses synonymous with specific holidays — turkey for Thanksgiving, ham for Easter, prime rib for Christmas — and I’ve made them all. A few years ... Read More
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Winter squash: Perfect for the holidays and beyond

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

I say this every year but I’ll say it again: Fall is my favorite time of year, and one of my favorite fall ingredients is the glorious bounty of winter squash. These recipes ... Read More
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One-pot braised chicken recipes for quick weeknight dinners

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

People often ask for my favorite chicken recipes, but truth be told, I didn’t eat a lot of chicken growing up, mostly seafood, pasta and vegetables, which is what my mom was ... Read More
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Fat that’s good for you — what’s sexier than that for Valentine’s dinner?

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

If you’re thinking of making dinner for that special someone for Valentine’s Day this year instead of eating out, you’ll want to be sure the meal is restaurant quality. Becau... Read More
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Impress your guests with simple, satisfying popovers and Yorkshire pudding

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Whether your family passes Pillsbury crescents or brown-and-serve rolls, the bready part of a holiday dinner is often woefully neglected. For some reason, people think making crava... Read More
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Butternut squash risotto and rutabaga-carrot mash

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Fall is my favorite time of year, and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday (it’s like Christmas without all the hustle, bustle and hassle). Many cooks prefer the seasonal boun... Read More
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Ghostly meringues make boo-tiful Halloween treats

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Meringues are something people rarely think of making, but they’re actually a quite simple, no-fat way to satisfy a sweet tooth. The flavor is similar to marshmallows, but yo... Read More
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Barbecue time

By Bill Knutson

About two years ago, I had to give up my grill. The apartment building I live in started enforcing a California fire code that bans grills with a propane tank larger than one pound... Read More

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