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Four ideas for using ham bones and scraps.
A Bowl of Good Luck
Leftover ham is put to good use in this humble dish.

American Beauty
The only thing German about German chocolate cake is its name.
Faith and Bacon
A pork lover considers religious food taboos and her family’s ways around them.
christmas, december, canes, candy, festive holiday, holidays
These sweets provide instant cheer.
radishes radish
Radishes germinate like lightning, and they grow so quickly that in about three weeks, they’ve reached maturity and can be picked and eaten. The downside? It can be confusing to figure out how to eat them. Continue...
Flavored Whipped Creams
A pint of heavy whipping cream and a smidgen of arm strength can elevate your Thanksgiving pies to official holiday status. These sophisticated pairings are sure to garner more than a few oohs and ahhs while taking no more than a flick of the wrist to prepare. Continue...
meat candy
There is a new trend afoot, and we’re both intrigued and mystified by it. We call it sweetmeats, but others might call it gross: we’re talking about meat desserts. Continue...
orange cauliflower
The most striking “alien veg” of the bunch is the orange or “cheddar” cauliflower. In shape alone, it resembles any old cauliflower, but its color—ranging from creamy coral to sunburst orange—is strikingly unique. Continue...
eggs omelette
I recently enjoyed a near-perfect omelette at Joan’s On Third in Los Angeles. Joan, a pupil of Dione Lucas, told me that moderate heat and the right proportions of water, eggs, salt, and a little patience are the keys to success. Continue...
Thanksgiving, dessert, pie, pumpkin,
I tend to give thanks for dessert 365 days of the year. But on Thanksgiving, I reserve my thanks for a particular genre of sweets: pie. Only on the fourth Thursday of November is it plausible to have not one, but three, sensational pies grace the holiday table: pumpkin, pecan, and apple. Continue...
caramelized onions allison fishman ingredient
Onions are schizophrenic. When raw, they are biting and harsh. In the company of fat, gentle heat, and time, they become sweet and yielding. Continue...
The Cakespy blog demonstrates the fun and intriguing ways that you can use up small candy bars you may have leftover from Halloween.
Buttery, Crispy Bread Crumbs
Crispy bread crumbs offer all the benefits of an ingredient that's fatty, salty, and crunchy, but you don't have to fry them (thankfully). Continue...
Vermont Specialties
Our favorite products from this state range from terrific ales and ciders to creamy, full-flavored cheeses.