Kevin Lee Jacobs

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!