Smoked Maple Cranhattan (a holiday signature cocktail)
Smoky-sweet bourbon and a tangy spiced cranberry syrup celebrate the warmth of the season in my official 2021 holiday signature cocktail!
Classic Crispy Latkes
Jewish families all over the world are celebrating Hanukkah this week, by lighting a menorah and frying foods in oil. Join me for a glimpse through my own journey of learning to make classic, crispy latkes!
Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza
If you’re looking for a new way to rearrange the Thanksgiving leftovers, how about throwing them all onto one magnificent, deep-dish pizza? It’s the best of the meal in one bite!
Les’s 3-Variety Overnight Applesauce
Three varieties of apple lend extra flavor and texture to this easy overnight recipe. This applesauce is usually on our table at Thanksgiving, and it is terrific with latkes for Hanukkah.
Les’s Cranberry Sauce with Mandarin Oranges
With only one day to go until Thanksgiving, I’m pitching in with some of our favorite sides, including this tangy-sweet homemade cranberry sauce.
Vegan Mushroom Gravy
You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this savory mushroom gravy. It’s easy enough to make ahead, and great to have on hand for Thanksgiving.
Lemon-Pomegranate Brussels Sprouts
These sprouts are simple to make and you can roast them in the oven while your turkey is resting. The lemon and pomegranate are a nice contrast to the rich flavors on the Thanksgiving table.
Lentil Mushroom Wellington
This beautiful, tasty main dish brings so much big Thanksgiving flavor to the table, it’s hard to believe that it’s entirely plant-based!
Long Live the King! (a bourbon cocktail)
Most people come home from vacation with souvenirs, but I come home with recipes! This cocktail is my version of a drink my husband and I enjoyed during our end-of-summer trip through New Jersey.
Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu
A few autumn-themed twists on a classic tiramisu resulted in this dreamy, no-bake dessert that can be made ahead for Thanksgiving. And it’s so easy, I made it without a kitchen!
Crunchy Cheesy “Beefaroni” (cooking kitchenless)
This adaptation of a church cookbook recipe is essentially a homemade version of Hamburger Helper, but with a southwest spin.
My Favorite Sourdough Sandwich Bread
An interesting technique of pre-cooking a portion of flour makes this naturally leavened bread extra soft and so, so good for sandwiches. I simply love this bread!
Oz-mopolitan – a “wicked” fun cocktail for Halloween!
In the spirit of Halloween, I’ve thrown some special effects onto a classic, Prohibition-era cocktail, and renamed it in honor of the spectacular musical that inspired me!
Turning Les’s Chili into “Kitchen-less” Chili
My chili recipe has grown and changed considerably over the years, but the baseline recipe still has some “Mel’s Diner” in it. This time around, I have a new challenge—making my chili without a kitchen.
Savory Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
The color is vibrant and autumn-like, and the aroma of the sage is, well, intoxicating. It’s a great way to enjoy the health benefits of pumpkin, but without all the sugar and spice.
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