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Sheet Pan Dinner with Delicata Squash, Apple, and Sausage

Can we all agree that a new year deserves a rockin' new sheet pan dinner? This one, which Mr. Fox and I have fallen passionately in love with, features Delicata squash, diced apples, and sweet Italian sausage. It's easy to prep, fast to cook, and  divine to devour. Video and...
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Sheet Pan Dinner with Delicata Squash, Apple, and Sausage
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Coquilles St. Jacques (Vlog plus printable recipe)

Take some naturally-sweet scallops, drape them in wine and cream,  spoon them into scallop shells (or a small baking dish), pop them under the broiler until brown and bubbly, and what will you have? A fabulous French first course or main course called Coquilles St. Jacques! Click the "play" arrow...
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Coquilles St. Jacques (Vlog plus printable recipe)
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Holiday Cookie Roundup

I'll admit that Christmas 2020 will be very different from all previous (and, we hope, all future) Christmases. Fox and I will not be hosting our annual holiday party for 60-plus guests this year. But we will have cookies! And to prove this point, here are seven holiday-worthy cookie recipes...
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Holiday Cookie Roundup
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Butternut Squash Pie

I love every component of this Butternut Squash Pie. I love the all-butter pastry crust. I love the thin layer of crushed gingersnap cookies. I love the light, airy, cinnamon-scented butternut squash filling. Ready for a new taste sensation? I made a video and wrote out the recipe for you:...
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Butternut Squash Pie
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Sally Lunn (Batter Bread)

Sally Lunn is an 18th century bread made from flour, yeast, milk, and eggs. I love it for toast, French toast, and for simply topping with good butter and homemade strawberry jam. It's certainly an easy bread to make. The only special equipment you'll need is a stout spoon! My...
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Sally Lunn (Batter Bread)
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Chicken Tikka Masala

I love Chicken Tikka Masala! I love the yogurt-marinated chicken morsels. I love the cream-enriched tomato sauce finish. I love the ease with which the dish comes together. Do you love what I love? Here's the video and printable recipe for this classic Indian main course: Video Recipe: Chicken Tikka...
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Chicken Tikka Masala
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Pierogi with Butternut Squash and Sage

Oh, the delicious things we can create with our autumn harvest! Yesterday, for the third time in my life, I made Pierogi with Butternut Squash and Sage. Pierogi are filled dumplings of Polish descent.  The dumplings are first cooked in boiling water, and then sautéed in melted butter until crisp....
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Pierogi with Butternut Squash and Sage
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Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon, Sherry, and Thyme

I developed this soup 19 years ago, and I've been serving it every Thanksgiving and Christmas since. It’s a beautiful brew of caramelized butternut squash, smoky bacon, savory thyme, and smooth sherry. Serve the soup for dinner tonight, and your family will think you're a genius. Butternut Squash Soup with...
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Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon, Sherry, and Thyme
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Pandemic Home Improvement Projects

Did you nix your 2020 vacation plans, and focus on home-improvement projects instead? You're not alone. Fox and I spent our travel money on things that memories are not usually made of: We cancelled our annual trip to the Equinox resort in Manchester, VT, and purchased a freezer instead.  Heck,...
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Pandemic Home Improvement Projects
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How to Harvest, Cure and Store Butternut Squash

I’m dreaming of luscious soups, sauces, and savory side-dishes today. Why? Because my butternut squash is begging to be harvested! Here's how to pick, cure, and store this powerhouse of fiber and beta carotene: How to Harvest, Cure and Store Butternut Squash Wanna see butternut squash growing with gusto on...
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How to Harvest, Cure and Store Butternut Squash
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How to Freeze Bell Peppers

Why bother to freeze bell peppers in autumn? Well, just think of all the time and money you'll save in winter, whenever you need sliced or diced peppers for pizza, chili, and other cold-weather meals! I tackle the freezing job this way: How to Freeze Bell Peppers Wash, rinse, and...
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How to Freeze Bell Peppers
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Molasses Whole Wheat Bread

Moist, light, and aromatic, this Molasses Whole Wheat Bread is THE best "healthy" bread I've ever baked. It's an easy thing to mix and knead. Like my Basic White Bread, all you need is a bowl, a loaf pan, and at least one clean hand! Here's the recipe in both...
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Molasses Whole Wheat Bread
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Tuscan Salmon Skillet Dinner

I have three good reasons for sharing this Tuscan Salmon Skillet Dinner recipe with you. First, it's screamingly delicious. The salmon and its sides -- cannellini beans, sun dried tomatoes, and leafy greens -- are cloaked in a fragrant vermouth and cream sauce. Next, it's a one-skillet meal, just as...
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Tuscan Salmon Skillet Dinner
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Simple Lemon Loaf Cake

This Simple Lemon Loaf Cake is one of the lemony-est treats I've ever put in my mouth. Lemon zest and pure lemon extract give the cake its sunny flavor and intense perfume. And nothing could be easier to make. The only equipment you'll need is a bowl, a whisk, and...
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Simple Lemon Loaf Cake
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Homemade Pretzel Rolls

There's nothing I don't love about pretzel rolls. I love their bronzed, sexy outsides, and their deliciously-chewy interiors. You can't beat 'em for hamburger buns. And get this -- the rolls are really easy to make!
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Homemade Pretzel Rolls

Linguine with Mushrooms and Kale

Linguine with Mushrooms and Kale. I made this colorful symphony for dinner last night, and mama mia! -- my taste buds did a happy dance. Fresh lemon juice brightens the works and eliminates any bitterness from the greenery. And should I mention that the dish comes … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 13, 2021 13 Comments

Easy Shortbread Cookies

Looking for a cookie that requires just 4 basic ingredients? Make my Easy Shortbread Cookies! These are better than anything you can buy at the store. The biscuits are slightly sweet, slightly salty, and deliciously dense. And if I can make them, YOU can make them! … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 9, 2021 22 Comments

Sheet Pan Dinner with Delicata Squash, Apple, and Sausage

Can we all agree that a new year deserves a rockin' new sheet pan dinner? This one, which Mr. Fox and I have fallen passionately in love with, features Delicata squash, diced apples, and sweet Italian sausage. It's easy to prep, fast to cook, and  divine to devour. … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 2, 2021 18 Comments

Coquilles St. Jacques (Vlog plus printable recipe)

Take some naturally-sweet scallops, drape them in wine and cream,  spoon them into scallop shells (or a small baking dish), pop them under the broiler until brown and bubbly, and what will you have? A fabulous French first course or main course called Coquilles St. … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | December 29, 2020 9 Comments

Tourtiere (Christmas Meat Pie)

Tourtiere is a traditional French-Canadian Christmas meat pie. If you haven't yet tried it, you must. What's not to love about holiday-spiced ground meats that are bound together with mashed potatoes and then enclosed in two lovely layers of all-butter pastry dough? I … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | December 24, 2020 38 Comments

Holiday Cookie Roundup

I'll admit that Christmas 2020 will be very different from all previous (and, we hope, all future) Christmases. Fox and I will not be hosting our annual holiday party for 60-plus guests this year. But we will have cookies! And to prove this point, here are seven … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | December 13, 2020 9 Comments

Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls

I love these dinner rolls. They are soft and pillow-y, and as fluffy as a cloud. And they are not at all difficult to make! If I can make them, then you can make them! Here's the recipe in video and printable formats: Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls Do I seem a little … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | December 7, 2020 34 Comments

Some Personal News

Hi everyone! So sorry I've been absent these past few days. Remember my foot issue? The swelling wasn't decreasing, even when I used crutches to move about. After receiving three incorrect diagnoses from three doctors, I finally saw another doctor who said "Get thee to … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 29, 2020 299 Comments

Kevin’s Gift Guide for Bakers and Cooks

Need some gift-ideas for the cook in your life? Maybe I can help. Here are the culinary workhorses in my own kitchen, all saddled up for you: Kevin's Gift Guide for Cooks and Bakers Note: Most of these items can be purchased from local kitchen-supply stores. I've … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 26, 2020 22 Comments

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