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Root Vegetable Tart

I made this Root Vegetable Tart last weekend, and it slayed me. Apparently it slayed Mr. Fox, too, because he suggested that I make the tart again, for guests at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. What's not to love about root vegetables that are baked between a sweet bed of caramel...

Thanksgiving: The Sides!

Looking for Thanksgiving side dishes? Here are 18 delicious accompaniments that have appeared on my own holiday table over the years. Most are easy to make, some are gluten-free, and all are guaranteed to please! 18 Thanksgiving Side Dishes Pommes Anna with Chives (GF). Cooked briefly on the stove top...

Chickpea Shakshuka Dinner

This vegan Chickpea Shakshuka Dinner is so addicting it should come with a warning. The chickpeas are bathed in an aromatic blend of vegetables, tomato sauce, pure maple syrup (yes!), and Middle Eastern spices. And should I tell you that the entire dish cooks in just one skillet, and in...

My November 2019 Garden Chores

My mantra for November: Leave the garden in autumn the way you wish to find it in spring. Every weed pulled, every tool put away, and every clean-up operation completed before snow counts against the inevitable April bedlam. Where to begin? Maybe my list of November 2019 garden chores will be...

Gluten-free Buckwheat Galettes

These gluten-free buckwheat galettes ("Galette de Bretagne") are deliciously versatile. I like to fill them with ham, cheese, and a sunny-side-up egg, just as my friends in Brittany do. For a grab-and-go lunch, you might like to roll a galette around a simple filling of cold cuts, mayonnaise, and lettuce...

Autumn Garden Tour

Today, because the sun is shining, and because the Northeastern leaves are at their colorful peak, I think we should steal a few moments in the great outdoors. Would you like to see what's whirling and twirling here at Clover Hill? Join me on this virtual Autumn Garden Tour: Naturally,...

Maple Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Maple-marinated salmon, smoky sage, caramelized Brussels sprouts and golden butternut squash -- there's nothing about this Maple Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner that isn't wonderful. Looking for a quick and easy meal that will comfort you on some cold autumn or winter evening? Good news: I filmed the video and wrote...

How I Grow Garlic

Shall we plant some garlic today? For the best harvest, I always plant the crop in mid-October, several weeks before the first frost. The bulbs need time to make roots before the ground freezes solidly. Once rooted, garlic can survive sub-zero temperatures. Read on, and I'll show you how to...

Potatoes Anna (Pommes Anna)

(Updated with video.) Shall we learn a couple of French nouns today? Good. Pomme (de terre) is a potato. Anna is...well, not exactly the "girl next door." We'll discuss Anna's scandalous (and extraordinarily-busy) past in just a moment. First, let me assure you that Potatoes Anna (Pommes Anna) is a side...

My Black + Decker Leaf Vacuum Trial

THIS IS NOT A PAID ADVERTISEMENT. I simply wanted to tell you about my new garden toy: a Black + Decker Leaf Blower-Vacuum-Mulcher. I purchased this gadget for its vacuuming and mulching options. How'd it perform? I filmed a test-drive for you. Can I recommend the Black + Decker leaf...

Apple Fold Over Pie

I love, love, love this Apple Fold Over Pie. It's easier to make than a traditional pie, and hoo-boy, it's delicious! Looking for an unusual dessert that involves very little sugar? Need a savory-sweet treat for a grab-and-go breakfast? Want to learn how to make and roll-out French pastry dough?...

Watch: Creamy Leek and Lemon Fettuccine

Last night, because I was hungry, and because I happened to have a nice fat leek on hand, I whipped up a batch of Creamy Leek and Lemon Fettuccine. What an unimaginably delightful dish! Here's the video (and printable) recipe for this weeknight meal that comes together in a flash:...

My Kitchen Cleaning Routine

What possessed me to film my kitchen cleaning routine? Well, there exists on the internet a lot of bad, and even dangerous information. I've watched young YouTube vloggers spray vinegar on granite counter tops (a definite no-no); de-grease cooktops with chemical wipes and reams of paper towels (needless and wasteful),...

Green Mixer Giveaway/Winner Announced

Drum roll please! Per the little number generator at Random.org, the winner of the green mixer is comment #764, from Helga B. Congrats, Helga! To collect your prize, just send me a note! Happy Columbus … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 13, 2019 855 Comments

How I Grow Garlic

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 11, 2019 18 Comments

Potatoes Anna (Pommes Anna)

(Updated with video.) Shall we learn a couple of French nouns today? Good. Pomme (de terre) is a potato. Anna is...well, not exactly the "girl next door." We'll discuss Anna's scandalous (and extraordinarily-busy) past in just a moment. First, let me … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 10, 2019 17 Comments

My Black + Decker Leaf Vacuum Trial

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 6, 2019 34 Comments

Apple Fold Over Pie

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 3, 2019 30 Comments

My Favorite Apple Recipes

Looking for a great apple recipe that doesn't require two crusts and a pie plate? You've come to the right place! Here are my all-time favorite apple recipes, all tried and true and ready for you: My Favorite Apple Recipes: Savory Dijon Pork Chops with Cabbage and … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 27, 2019 6 Comments

Watch: Creamy Leek and Lemon Fettuccine

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 25, 2019 24 Comments

Helene’s Crazy Chocolate Cake

Helene's Crazy Chocolate Cake is just that -- crazy! It's crazy moist, crazy fragrant, and crazy delicious. Easy to make? Yes -- insanely easy. All you need is a bowl and electric beaters. Here's my family's history with this not-too-sweet dessert, along with the … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 21, 2019 23 Comments

French Leek and Potato Soup

I first learned about leeks at age 14, when Juliette Miller -- my friend Jerry's French-born-and-raised mother -- gave me a paper bag filled with the fat, pale-green stalks, freshly dug from her garden. When I asked what I should do with them, Juliette took a pencil … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 17, 2019 13 Comments

Double Decker Apple Crisp

This is my world-famous recipe for Double Decker Apple Crisp. (Well, it WILL be globally-known after you try it.) The apple slices are baked between layers of streusel, which gives a glorious crispness above and below the soft middle. A better dessert for an autumn … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 14, 2019 16 Comments

My Kitchen Cleaning Routine

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 13, 2019 34 Comments

Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Mr. Fox is on a low-carb diet, so I've been experimenting with all kinds of gluten-free, "keto"-type recipes. Yesterday, for instance, I made Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan. The dish was so incredibly delicious that I couldn't wait to share the recipe with you. Here it … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 7, 2019 15 Comments

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