16 Nov Turkey Preparations
There are as many ways to roast a turkey as there are grandmothers to teach us their cooking secrets....
Recipes
15 Nov Pumpkin Bisque
One of our favorite uses for the delicious pumpkin, this fall soup never fails to satisfy. The addition of sherry elevates the dish to something sublime. For the ne plus ultra of soups, serve with a small dollop of foie gras mousse, or drizzle whole wheat toast points with truffle...
15 Nov Clove Spiced Champagne
The flavors and fragrances of this champagne are elegant and timeless, with a generous hint of spice, echoing the flavors of a mulled wine. The spiced syrup can be made well in advance, and its flavors will intensify as it rests. Yields enough syrup for one bottle of champagne or sparkling wine Ingredients 4 cups apple or white grape juice 1 teaspoon whole cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger, chopped ½ teaspoon allspice berries, crushed 2 tablespoons orange zest, pith completely removed ¼ of one whole vanilla bean, left intact15 Nov Savory Cheese Popovers
Popovers are dramatic and impressive. Their crisped exterior and elegant pockets of air on the inside make them an ideal platform for presenting cheese. ...
14 Nov Pumpkin Streusel Cake
A wonderful friend shared a melt-in-your-mouth recipe for pumpkin bread, and it was just too delicious and moist to allow it only bread status. We felt compelled to do a Gilded Fork variation on the recipe, which adds even more decadence with a rich streusel topping and rum-infused glaze. Enjoy...
13 Nov Fields of Gold Cocktail
A heavy cocktail, much like a hearty soup, was created to the tune of the festive season....