This two-step gravy is well worth the effort, I promise. I recommend preparing the broth one or two days before Thanksgiving. It holds great in the refrigerator. You can make ahead the gravy, too.
Best Turkey Gravy
Step 1: Flavorful turkey broth/base for the turkey...
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White Wine Steamed Mussels with Zucchini, Arugula and Basil
How to Cook Mussels
One of my fondest vacation food memories stems from a trip to Monaco, a luxurious little city–state perched between the Alps and Mediterranean Sea, bound by France—the last leg of our tour. My (at the time) 15-month-old baby, husband and I...
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Court Bouillon Poached Shrimp with Creamy Dijon Sauce Recipe
I have fond memories of sitting at my grandma’s kitchen table as a child eating piles of classic shrimp cocktail on New Year’s Eve. While I still look forward to the classic on special occasions and Sunday dinners, my updated version of the recipe might...
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Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe
Right after Scarlet was born, when I was too frazzled and sleep-deprived to stand by the stove to watch over my original curry recipe, I decided to toss all of the ingredients into the slow cooker at once. Et viola. Dinner was served. I developed this...
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Recipe for Sage Pork Tenderloin Medallions with White Wine Jus
This recipe stems from an old friend’s mom’s recipe for baked White Wine Pork Chops. Recently I craved those flavors and concocted a new, healthier version using pork tenderloin, the more refined sister.
Recipe for Sage Pork Tenderloin Medallions with White Wine Jus
Makes four servings.
2...
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Curried Chicken Salad Recipe
Natural and golden raisins add perfect balance to this spicy chicken salad.
Recipe courtesy of loveyourraisins.com.
Serves: 10
INGREDIENTS:
3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in and skin-on*
Olive oil, as needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste
1-1/2 cup low calorie, low sodium mayonnaise
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4...
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