Turkey Salad with Dried Cranberries

I refuse to call them Craisins. So there.
I think this is noble use of leftover turkey, and like most leftover-meat salads, open to numerous interpretations. What follows is pretty basic: turkey, tossed with mayonnaise that is lightened with a bit of yogurt or milk, flavored with lemon and pepper, and given crunch and freshness [...]

The Road To Hell Is Paved With Unsalted Butter

Wednesday I read Martha’s blog, and nodded in understanding of the scene that played out in her kitchen. We have all been there- home cooks and professionals alike. How does one begin to catalogue the disasters, both big and small, that have occurred in my kitchen.
There was the gingerbread cake. A dark, moist, spicy gingerbread [...]

Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls

One of my warmest food memories occurred two years ago today, when I ate a bowl of soup at Cafe Edison in New York. It was my first meal after arriving, and I’m sure that is part of what makes it particularly fond, but it was also the best I’ve ever had. If you are [...]