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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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

Chili con Fritos

Say "hello" to Chili con Fritos! I perfected this recipe during the early days of the pandemic, when we all had to get creative with our collection of pantry staples. The chili is just the way … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 22, 2020 11 Comments

New, Improved Pumpkin Spiced Cinnamon Rolls

Do you remember the pumpkin-enhanced cinnamon rolls I made back in 2014? Last week, after my friend Jerry told me that he still makes the rolls and gives them away to neighbors at Thanksgiving time, I decided to make another batch for myself. Only this time, I added an … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 21, 2020 13 Comments

Thanksgiving 2020 Recipe Roundup

Need some Thanksgiving Dinner inspiration? I have a first course soup, a main course turkey, seven sexy sides, and five decadent desserts to share with you! I also have a few words to say about how we are celebrating during the global pandemic: This year, because … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 15, 2020 30 Comments

Skillet Dinner: Bacon, Eggs, and Coleslaw

It's been a newsy week! And my tummy was in knots for most of it. To calm body and soul, I turned to one of my favorite recipes on this site: Bacon, Eggs, Coleslaw, and Cheese. It's a simple skillet supper for two, and of course it's divinely delicious! Here's the video … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 8, 2020 24 Comments

My Perforated Pie Pan Trial/Winners Announced

Per the little number generator at Random.org, the winners are #86 Michele, #130 Joy, and #314 Christopher. To collect your loot, just send me a note (click here) and be sure to include your shipping … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 8, 2020 664 Comments

Butternut Squash Pie

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 31, 2020 14 Comments

Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these Crispy Roasted Potatoes are the bomb! I love them alongside an omelet, a steak, or a hamburger. Unlike French fries, the little spuds retain their crispness long after they've emerged from the oven. Need a little … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 30, 2020 23 Comments

A Leak and a Chimney

Another day, another project. Recent heavy rains revealed a leak in our dining room ceiling. The culprit? A 19th-century chimney. According to the mason we hired, the chimney is peppered with cracks and holes. Too many holes, in fact, for a mere repointing-job. To … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 24, 2020 41 Comments

Sally Lunn (Batter Bread)

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 20, 2020 24 Comments

Szechuan Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

This Szechuan Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner plays all the right notes for me: Fast. Fabulous. Meltingly delicious. The chicken thighs, broccoli florets, and slices of red onion are first cloaked in a spicy-sweet marinade, and then baked together in the oven. Wanna eat … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 17, 2020 20 Comments

Chicken Tikka Masala

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 16, 2020 7 Comments

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 … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 9, 2020 27 Comments

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