Spiced Ginger Fudge

Cook's notes: Inspired by chai fudge that my friend Sara B. made for me on a trip to visit her in Portland. I omitted the cinnamon to make a batch for a friend with allergies. Very easy to make on the stovetop. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray. …

Gluten-free pumpkin pie

Make the crustMake the pie spice (without cinnamon)Make the pie fillingAssemble the pieBake the pieAdapted from these sources Make the crust Recipe is adapted from the Best recipe: 6-inch pie crust; reproduced here for convenience. The only change was using a gluten-free flour blend. Do this......with these ingredients1. Whisk together in the bowl of a stand …

6-inch apple pie

Cook's notes: A 6-inch pie is half the size of a 9-inch pie, but you get 6 generous slices out of this little pie. It's worth all the steps. We got great results with Arkansas Black heirloom apples, a firm, tart apple. Make the crustMake the pie spice (without cinnamon)Make the pie fillingAssemble the pieBake …

Simplified Thanksgiving Menu 2023

This year's idea for a pared-down Thanksgiving menu is inspired by Claire Saffitz, writing in the New York Times. I've swapped out Brussels sprouts for broccoli and linked some of my favorite versions of her suggested dishes. Simple Bone-In Turkey Breast Cornbread stuffing Mashed potatoes Turkey gravy Cast iron skillet broccoli (recipe from Simply Recipes) Best …

Weeknight white chicken chili

Cook's notes: I got this recipe from my friend Anne in Delaware, who adapted it from a America's Test Kitchen recipe. I've made further changes for our family, including making it milder. I also omitted any cilantro, which tastes soapy to me. I also changed when you do the pureeing to avoid having to pour …

Garlicky Yogurt Dip and Marinade

This stuff is amazing on baby carrots, raw veggies, pizza crusts, and chicken wings. Adapted from a Simply Recipes article about using a full-size batch as a marinade for chicken tenders. We bake the chicken tenders instead of pan-frying them and reduce the salt: Lightly coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. …