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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
Simple to make, Yorkshire pudding is the perfect accompaniment to soak up gravy, Photo: Susan Dyer Reynolds
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Impress your guests with prime rib and Yorkshire pudding

It’s easier than you think
By Susan Dyer Reynolds

My dad loved the House of Prime Rib, a San Francisco classic located on Van Ness Avenue. He started going when he was in the Navy, and became friends with the host, Gus, who was a... Read More
Roasted game hen with wild rice and mushroom stuffing. Photo: Susan Dyer Reynolds
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Small birds for small gatherings

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and this year as always, we’re planning the traditional feast. But several friends told me that they’re not feeling the postpandemic lockd... Read More
Grandpa Lorenzo's arancini with marinara sauce. Photo: Susan Dyer Reynolds
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Turn leftover rice into arancini, a comforting Sicilian snack

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Arancini (stuffed rice balls) is a beloved street food in Sicily, and it was one of my favorite childhood snacks. My grandfather made them using leftover Arborio rice from risotto... Read More
Lemon ricotta pancake with simple blueberry compote. Photo: susan DYer Reynolds
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Have brunch in your pajamas with easy lemon ricotta pancakes and skillet-fried potatoes

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

One of my mom’s go-to weekend dishes was her lemon ricotta pancakes: fluffy and light with just a touch of sweetness offset by lemon zest. I make them about once a month, especi... Read More
Add whatever you like to your crab Louie salad. Photo: Susan Dyer ReynoLds
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Dungeness crab has finally arrived

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Every year for Christmas Eve, I make my mom’s Rhode Island clam chowder and a big crab Louie with fresh, sweet Dungeness crab. This year, however, I served the chowder alongside... Read More
Stracciatella soup with tortellini, meatballs, and spinach. Photo: Susan Dyer Reynolds
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Warm up with hearty soups

Perfect for a cold winter’s night
By Susan Dyer Reynolds

When winter turns cold and blustery, my thoughts turn to hot, hearty soups. One of my favorites is stracciatella, or Italian egg drop soup. The name means “torn apart” or “r... Read More
New England baked stuffed shrimp. Photo: Susan Dyer REYNOLDS
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A scaled-down Feast of the Seven Fishes

In a year of small holiday gatherings, here are some of my favorite childhood seafood dishes
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
Left to right: Heritage breed chickens foraging at Eagle's Dell Farm in Cocalalla, Idaho; eggs laid in the pasture at Eagle's Dell Farm; soft-boiled pastured egg topped with coarse sea salt. Photos: Sara A. Marshall
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Happy eggs come from happy chickens

Why now, more than ever, it’s important to know where your eggs come from
By Susan Dyer Reynolds

In March, when my stepsister Sara in Idaho asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I told her eggs. Three days later, I received two dozen rainbow-hued chicken eggs and a dozen du... 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 winter squash in all its bounty. These recipes will work... Read More
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Comforting pasta favorites for fall

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

When the fall chill hit the air and the days grew shorter, my mom would often make one of my favorite comfort pastas: pasta alla Romano with cream, butter, and cheese or pasta al b... Read More
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Tired of pumpkin pie? Change it up with this easy pecan pie with bourbon whipped cream

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

I love pumpkin pie, so that’s what I make for Thanksgiving. By Christmas, I’m pumpkin pied out and so is everyone else. That’s when I turn to my other holiday favorite, peca... 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 bountie... Read More
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Heading into fall, it’s time for comforting pasta favorites

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

When the fall chill hit the air and the days grew shorter, my mom would often make one of my favorite comfort pastas: Romano — cream, butter, and cheese — or burro — with but... 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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